A mid-winter announcement in 2016 by the Tarawera overlords indicated a ‘new-look’ Ultra marathon for Feb 2017 with everyone finishing in Kawerau. As is their custom just enough information was given to get the speculation machine turned up to 11 and we have all spend over 5 months wondering exactly Read more
How to Kepler Each year a dozen or so brave squaddies pull this epic race from the bucket list and head down to the isolated tourist trap that is Te Anau (the tunnel seemed like a good idea to me). Kepler is probably NZs oldest trail ultra and with decades in the Read more
130 years ago Mt Tarawera erupted killing an estimated 120 people and closing what was one of New Zealands first major tourism journeys from Te Puia Guyser – Rotorua, through the now buried village or Te Wairoa, on to the world famous ‘Pink and White Terraces. It is in memory Read more
An interesting post recently appeared in the Tarawera Ultramarathon Facebook group by Race Director Tim Day. The Race Directors have asked these questions because they understand just how different and the enormity of what 100 miles is – for both entrants and organisers! Of course this prompted speculation about the Read more
For years we’ve talked about how good it would be to have a free online database of trails we run across Australasia that we can refer to, update and use as a reference when we’re looking for exciting places to plan our next adventure. NOW IS THAT TIME, BUT WE NEED Read more
Taupo Training Camp 8th-10th July Want to have a fun weekend away building trail skills and fitness? Want to know more about fueling, gear and technique? Then come and join us at our Lake Taupo training camp! Designed specifically for the Taupo Ultramarathon but suitable for any trail runner looking Read more
Tarawera Ultramarathon entries open 11am Wed June 1st and to celebrate SQUADRUN has secured some sweet discounts and deals for our athletes! To be part of these deals all you need to do is get the outrageous “$20 for 4-weeks coaching” offer* from the TaraweraUltra store when you register for the Read more
Top tips for pacers and supporters at Tarawera Ultra KNOW YOUR RUNNERS PLAN READ THE WEBSITE! INSTALL THE APP KNOW THE COURSE / HAVE A MAP KNOW THE RULES FOR CREW, PACERS AND SUPPORTERS! The best pacer is the one with you on the startline! The most important things Read more
In February I ran the “big Tarawera” and there was much talk of this “little Tarawera” at the end of the year. This was being run by the same remarkable people. They offered participants a little incentive to sign up for the second one. Eager and intrigued, we didn’t have Read more
Ho Ho Ho! If you share a dwelling with a running-mad SQUADDIE – we have the stocking-filler xmas ideas for you! Check the latest arrival stainless drink bottle (ITS A SECRET!) SQUADRUN Bandanas! Channel that inner gang-member. Shirts and Singlets because the one they already have is more than a Read more