Taupo Ultra is one of New Zealand’s iconic endurance events. It draws a broad mix of runners every year, from first timers stepping up to the ultra scene right through to experienced athletes chasing a better day out on race day.
If you are training for Taupo, the goal is simple. Arrive healthy, well prepared, and ready to run to your current ability.
SQUADRUN offers structured training options for Taupo Ultra that are built around your fitness, your background, and the reality of your week. This is not about blindly cramming in junk mileage or trying to copy what someone tougher, faster, or less busy is doing. It is about applying the right training load at the right time so you can keep progressing without getting buried.
Whether your goal is to finish well, run your first ultra, or sharpen up for a stronger performance, we can help you train with a bit more purpose and a lot less guesswork.
Choose the level of support that suits you
SQUADRUN Core
Our priority based training system. You get a structured week of training with sessions ranked in order of importance, so when life gets busy you know exactly what matters most. This is a good option for runners who want flexibility without losing direction. $15 per week plus GST
SQUADRUN Connect
A more tailored calendar based option delivered through Final Surge. This is built around your availability in a more considered week to week format, making it a strong option for athletes who want training integrated more closely around work, family, recovery, and race build up. $29 per week plus GST
SQUADRUN Coached
Our highest level of support. This is for athletes who want bespoke programming, direct coaching input, and a more involved relationship around training, feedback, adjustments, and race preparation. $69 per week plus GST
What you can expect
Your training should feel like it is asking something of you, because that is how improvement happens. But it should not feel chaotic, overwhelming, or wildly beyond what you can absorb. Good training sits in that sweet spot where the work is consistent enough to drive adaptation, while still leaving you able to recover and keep showing up.
With SQUADRUN, your programme is built to match where you are actually at. That means your current fitness matters. Your run history matters. Your available time matters. Your resilience matters. Taupo is not conquered by hero workouts. It is usually conquered by boring consistency, sensible progression, and turning up on the day with enough fitness left intact to use.
Who is this for?
This is suitable for runners targeting Taupo who want structure without nonsense.
It works for newer ultra runners who want clarity and confidence.
It works for experienced runners who want a smarter build with less wasted training.
It also works for road runners stepping up in distance, trail runners wanting better durability, and busy people who need a plan that fits around real life rather than pretending real life does not exist.
Why Squadrun?
We coach a wide range of runners across New Zealand and Australia, from everyday athletes through to highly experienced ultramarathon runners. Our coaching is grounded in sound endurance training principles, practical application, and the understanding that consistency beats drama nearly every time.
You do not need a plan that looks epic on paper. You need one that you can absorb, repeat, and build on.
That is where good coaching earns its keep.
Not sure where to start?
If you are unsure which option suits you best, book a coaching consultation and we can point you in the right direction. If you then move into a structured coaching programme with us, that consultation cost can be credited into your programme.
Get started
If Taupo is on your radar and you want your training to actually make sense, get in touch and we will help you choose the right level of support.
If you have entered Taupo Ultra, and you have not trained with Squadrun before, you can pick up a discounted training trial here.
Find out more about the exclusive Taupo Ultra training trial here.
Train consistently. Train appropriately. Turn up ready.
