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2018 ATHLETE GUIDE
THANK YOU CONTENTS
LAND OWNERS & MANAGERS 4 Kia Ora, Welcome
5 Event Schedule
Rotorua Lakes Council, Kawerau District Council, Timberlands Ltd., Maori 8 Race Week
Investments Ltd., Hancock Natural Resources Group, Tarawera Hunting Club, CNI Iwi 18 Athlete Information
Holdings, Ngati Whakaue Tribal Authority, Tuhourangi Tribal Authority, The
Department of Conservation.
28 Course Map
30 100 Miler Course
The trustees of… 32 102km Course
Onuku Maori Lands Trust, Okataina Scenic Reserve Board Trust, Rerewhakaitu No.1
34 87km Course
2B Trust, Rotomahana Parekarangi 6J2B4, Rotomahana Parekarangi 6k2b,
Rotomahana Parekarangi 6J2B74, Rotomahana Parekarangi 602B and 36 62km Course
Rotomahana Parekarangi 6Q2B. Ruawahia 2B Trust, Te Ara Kuiti a Tarawera Trust, 39 Relay Teams
Tarawera Trail Trust and Te Ariki Isthmus Trust, Te Mana O Ngati Rangitihi Trust. 40 Crew & Spectators
Lake Okareka Community Association, Scion, The Redwoods (Rotorua), Paradise 49 Pacer Information
Valley Springs, Buried Village and Waimangu Thermal Valley. 50 Runners to Watch
59 Safety & Medical Advice
VOLUNTEERS & VOLUNTEER GROUPS 66 2018 Entrants
To all of our volunteers & volunteer groups who spend endless hours each year to EVENT PERSONNEL
turn aid stations into party zones, dress up in costumes, cheer on runners all hours
of the day and night, hand out medals at the finish-line and help at registration. Event Organiser Paul Charteris
Race Director Tim Day
Volunteer Grous: Lynmore Play Centre, Rotorua Trail Running Club, Ngongotaha Athlete Liaison & Marketing Sarah Rosenbaum
Rugby League Football Club, Sulphur City Steam Rollers, Rerewhakaaitu
Operations Manager Nick Reader
Playcentre, Trident High School, Rotorua Group Challenge, Jogging the Powerpoles,
HR Manager Su Cammell
Kahukura Netball Club, Rotoiti Rugby Club and Rotorua Citizens Advice Bureau
Communications Manager Steven Gray
Registration Katrina Gray
Volunteer Managers Nicola Smallwood & Edwina O’Brien
Course Managers Chris Townley, Nick Crocker, Sue Walker,
Sarah Orton
Medical Team Henry Worsp, Dr Ben McHale & Dr Tom
Reynolds
Merchandise Coordinator Kylie Day
Sponsorship Coordinator Samantha Moore
Signage Tim Farmer
Social Media Steven Blackburn, Vera Alves
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KIA ORA, WELCOME EVENT SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2018
Ten years is enough time to make history.
Activity Time Location
In March 2009, 62 runners took part in the first Tarawera Ultra. They had a choice of Race Director’s BBQ 6:00pm Paradise Valley Springs,
55km or 80km. Each ‘guinea pig’ took a gamble entering a new event. They didn’t Rotorua
know what they were in for, I didn’t have much of a clue what I was doing and our
WELCOME
volunteers struggled to rationalise why anyone would give up a perfectly good
Saturday to run the equivalent of two marathons from Rotorua to Kawerau. THURSDAY, 8 FEBRUARY 2018
Life was a little simpler in 2009.
Activity Time Location
Scenic Boat Cruise Departs 8:45am Distinction Hotel, 390 Fenton
Racepacks took all of two hours to fill (that was just myself and my Mum stuffing
Street, Rotorua
them in Kawerau Harrier Clubroom). The dropbags for the whole course fit in the
back of my car – now we need a horse trailer for each location. The aid stations were Rogaine Team Fun Run Registration from 4:45pm Redwoods Visitor Centre,
the model of simplicity, a couple of volunteers, a table and some water and food. If a Event start 5:30pm Longmile Rd, Rotorua
spectator turned up, we had atmosphere. If we had half a dozen spectators – it was a
62, 87 and 102km Race 7:00pm Kauri Room, Distinction
riot! The course was similar to today – but runners and cars shared the road after the
Briefing #1 Hotel, Rotorua
Tarawera Falls. Each 80k finisher was caked in dust by the time they reached Kaw-
erau. There was no race week programme, no international contingent (one runner 100 Mile Race Briefing #1 8:00pm Kauri Room, Distinction
does not make a contingent), no Ultra-Trail World Tour, UTMB points, medals and Hotel, Rotorua
cellphone coverage. Actually – we still don’t have cellphone coverage.
Our medical supply list was band aids. Got a blister – band aid. Twisted ankle – band
aid. Gastro intestinal distress? We put a band aid on your tummy.
2018 is the tenth annual Tarawera Ultramarathon. It’s a race born from a love of the
sport, passion and commitment from so many people. To even begin to thank every-
one for this year’s event, let alone for the past decade would be ridiculous. The best
possible way we can say thank you is the hope that this event has touched your life
in some way.
On behalf of Race Director Tim Day, Sarah Rosenbaum and Kylie Day, our staff, our
500-plus volunteers, event partners, stakeholders and everyone who makes this
event possible. Thank you.
Paul Charteris, on behalf of Team Tarawera.
PS- the finish-line hugs have stayed the same.
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EVENT SCHEDULE EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2018 SATURDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2018
Activity Time Location Activity Time Location
Powhiri Welcome 8:30am Te Puia, Hemo Rd, Rotorua Race Start: 100 Miler 4:00am Government Gardens, Rotorua
Event Expo 9:00am-8:00pm The Distinction Hotel, 390 Fenton St, Optional Bus to all Tarawera 5:00am-5:20am Rotorua Museum, Government
Rotorua Ultra race starts in Kawerau departure Gardens, Rotorua
100 Mile Runner 9:00am-12-noon The Distinction Hotel Mandatory bus to 87km start 6:45am departure Firmin Field, Kawerau
Registration
Mandatory bus to 62km start 7:10am departure Firmin Field, Kawerau
100 Mile Race Briefing #2 12-noon Kauri Room, the Distinction Hotel
Race Start: 102km 7:00am Firmin Field, Kawerau
62, 87 and 102km Race 1:00pm Kauri Room, the Distinction Hotel Race Start: 87km 7:30am Tarawera Forest
Briefing #2
Race Start: 62km 8:00am Tarawera Falls
Elite Athlete Q&A 2:00pm Kauri Room, the Distinction Hotel
Seminar for First Time Ultra 3:00pm Kauri Room, the Distinction Hotel
Runners
62, 87 and 102km Race 4:00pm Kauri Room, the Distinction Hotel
Briefing #3
62, 87, 102km and 100 Mile 3:00pm-8:00pm Kauri Room, the Distinction Hotel
Runner Registration
62, 87 and 102km Race 7:00pm Kauri Room, the Distinction Hotel
Briefing #4
SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018
Activity Time Location
Sequoia Brunch From 8:00am Sequoia Eatery, 10 Tarawera Rd,
Rotorua
62, 87 & 102km Prize-giving 12-noon-1:15pm Finish-line, Government Gardens
100 Miler Prize-giving 4:30pm Finish-line, Government Gardens
Celebration Dinner 6:00pm Skyline Rotorua, 178 Fairy Springs
Rd, Rotorua
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RACE WEEK RACE WEEK
This is a once-in-a lifetime tour of the area. This tour has been customised specially
WEDNESDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2018 for the ultra. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to explore some of the most
remote and inaccessible parts of the Tarawera Ultramarathon and 100-miler courses
Race Director’s BBQ by boats (note TWO boat trips), hang out with some famous runners and meet the
organisers. Highlights include:
When: 5:30pm – 8:00pm.
Where: Paradise Valley Springs. 467 Paradise Valley Rd, Ngongotaha Valley. • A guided tour of Te Wairoa – The Buried Village including complimentary Devon-
Cost: $35 (adults) and $10 for 5-15 year olds. Under fives are free. shire morning tea and scones.
• Scenic boat trip on Lake Tarawera including Humphries Bay, The Outlet and the
Race Director Tim Day and the Rotorua Trail Running Club invites you to our Isthmus with Totally Tarawera.
traditional Wednesday evening barbecue with a range of tasty New Zealand food • Lunch and swim or soak in the thermally-heated waters of Hot Water Beach, Lake
and drinks. Tarawera.
• 20 minute walk over the isolated Te Ariki Isthmus from one lake to the next.
Your chance to catch up with friends from all over the world, drink some Paradise • Scenic boat ride past the steaming cliffs on Lake Rotomahana, underneath Mt
Pure water or a Croucher ULTRA craft beer and ask about the race. Tarawera.
• Tour through Waimangu Volcanic Valley past amazing thermal attractions.
Our hosts, Paradise Valley Springs invite you to take the beauty of their venue, • Bus pickup and dropoff.
amazing trout pools, natural springs, tree-top canopy walks and New Zealand native
bird-life. The tour leaves and returns to The Distinction Hotel carpark in Rotorua. Essentials:
Swimming outfit, towel, camera. Please book your tickets online.
Please purchase your ticket online prior to the event. There will be no tickets
available at the BBQ.
THURSDAY, 8 FEBRUARY 2018
Buried Village, Scenic Boat Cruise on Lake Tarawera and Lake Rotomahana
and Waimangu Thermal Valley.
When: 8:45am to 2pm on Thursday.
Where: Bus Pickup from The Distinction Hotel, Rotorua.
Cost: $220 (adults) and $120 for 5-15 year olds. Not suitable for under five-years of
age. Walking is required and it’s a long-ish trip.
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RACE WEEK RACE WEEK
Rogaine Team Fun Run 100 Mile Race Briefing #1
When: Registration from 4.45pm. Event Start 5.30pm When: 8:00pm
Where: The Redwoods Visitor Centre, Longmile Rd, Rotorua Where: Kauri Room, the Distinction Hotel, Rotorua
Cost: Free
A Rogaine is a ‘treasure hunt’ completed in teams, where you’ll be given a map with FRIDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2018
a number of points to find. The highest value points are placed the furthest away.
You’ll have a fixed time to get as many points as you can within the allotted time Official Race Welcome
(around one hour). For every minute that your team arrives after the cut-off time,
you lose points. When: 8:30am
Where: Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua (10-15min walk from the Distinction Hotel)
Teams of 2- 5 runners must find as many hidden checkpoints in the forest as possi- Cost: FREE for all registered athletes and their family members.
ble in one hour. Please sign up for the event on our Facebook page if you are inter-
ested in coming. Haere mai – Welcome to Rotorua, New Zealand! The official welcome to the event
will be a Powhiri (welcome) at Te Aronui a Rua Marae, Te Puia, Rotorua. In the
traditional style of the people of the Te Arawa tribe, you will be welcomed onto the
marae (meeting house). It is an honour for the event to be welcomed onto such a
magnificent and sacred site. You will be welcomed by Her Worship, Steve
Chadwick, Mayor of Rotorua.
62, 87 and 102km Race Briefing #1
When: 7:00pm
Where: Kauri Room, the Distinction Hotel, Rotorua
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RACE WEEK RACE WEEK
Event Expo 100 Mile Race Briefing #2
When: 9am to 8pm When: 12-noon
Where: The Distinction Hotel, Rotorua. Where: Kauri Room, the Distinction Hotel, Rotorua
The Expo is where you can find all the latest and greatest stuff in the world of trail 62, 87 and 102km Race Briefing #2
running, including specials from Compressport, Garmin, Hoka One One, Ultimate
Direction, Tailwind Nutrition, Icebreaker, Julbo and Buff Headwear. When: 1:00pm
Where: Kauri Room, the Distinction Hotel, Rotorua
Elite Athlete Q&A
When: 2pm to 3pm
Where: The Kauri Room. The Distinction Hotel, Rotorua.
Moderated by the ever-entertaining and knowledgeable Kerry Suter (2x Tarawera
champion) from SquadRun and Meghan Hicks from iRunFar.com. The elite athlete
Race Registration – 100 mile runners only. question and answer session will be your chance to ask some of the world’s top
runners about their training philosophy, race strategy, nutrition, shoe choice, rec-
When: 9am to 12-noon ommended beer… This session is always a favourite. Your chance to learn from
Where: The Distinction Hotel, Rotorua. the best.
100 miler runners have a lot of compulsory gear to check and will need to be
weighed, so they’re getting in first. Pick up your race info brochure and race number
during this time. No race numbers or timing chips will be handed out on race day
morning or any other time.
We will check the photo ID of all runners when picking up their race race number, so
please bring your photo ID to registration. You must be weighed before registering.
You must bring your compulsory gear for inspection. All other procedures as de-
scribed below apply.
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RACE WEEK RACE WEEK
First Time Attempting an Ultra? How to survive
When: 3pm to 4pm
Where: The Kauri Room. The Distinction Hotel, Rotorua.
Panicking (just slightly) about tomorrow? We have a panel of experienced runners,
coaches and authors to give you some tips on what you can do right, what can go
wrong (and horribly wrong) and how to make the most of what will be a memorable
day.
Race Registration – ALL runners. Relay, 62, 87, 102km and 100 milers.
When: 3pm to 8pm
Where: The Distinction Hotel, Rotorua.
If compulsory gear is required, we may check this gear at registration. Please be
Pick up your race programme and race number during this time. No race numbers or
prepared to bring the gear and have it ready to be inspected by a volunteer.
timing chips will be handed out on race day morning or any other time.
Your timing chip is on the back of your race number.
We will check the photo ID of all runners when picking up their race programme and
race number, so please bring your photo ID to registration.
Make sure a volunteer records that you have received your race pack.
87km and 102km solo entrants: You must be weighed before registering.
Drop bag labels will be given to you at race registration. You must use the
official drop-bag labels if you wish to use drop bags this year – our volunteers will
62km solo entrants and relay teams: If you cannot make it to registration, someone
be checking that you have the correct labels. We will not be accepting any drop
else can pick up your race programme and race number. Please make sure that
bags without the official labels. Please leave your drop bags with the appropriate
person brings a printed copy of your photo ID.
truck or van before 8pm. These will be in the carpark outside the Distinction Hotel.
Walk through the Expo to the drop bag zone.
You must indicate if you have decided to change your race distance, relay team
name or team members (and pay the $30 admin fee). There will be a change-over
desk at registration.
Athlete Emergency Contact: We will check the phone number of your emergency
contact at race registration. This must be a contact who can be reached on race
day.
If you do not register before 8pm on Friday, you DO NOT RACE the following
morning. No exceptions!
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RACE WEEK RACE WEEK
62, 87 and 102km Race Briefing #3 When: 12 noon – 1:30pm
Where: The finish-line at Government Gardens
When: 4:00pm
Where: Kauri Room, the Distinction Hotel, Rotorua Please join us as we share the results, stories and photos from the previous day.
The top placegetters will share their experience of the race – so your chance to learn
62, 87 and 102km Race Briefing #4 how it went for some of the best ultrarunners in the world. We will have any un-
claimed drop bags and lost property at prizegiving.
When: 7:00pm
Where: Kauri Room, the Distinction Hotel, Rotorua 100 Miler Prizegiving
When: 4:00pm
SATURDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2018 Where: The finish-line at Government Gardens, Rotorua.
Race Day Celebration Dinner
100 Miler Start time and location | 4:00am, Government Gardens, Rotorua. When: 6pm
Where: Skyline, 178 Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua
Optional buses (for runners only) for 62, 87 and 102km starts leave outside the
Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens between 5:00 and 5:20am.
102km Start time and location | 7:00am, Firmin Field, Kawerau.
87km Start time and location | 7:30am, Tarawera Forest.
62km Start time and location | 8:00am, Tarawera Falls.
SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018 All runners, volunteers, friends and family are welcome to join the organisers as we
celebrate the official end of race week.
102, 87 and 62km Prizegiving
Following a gondola ride to the top, Stratosfare features a stunning array of
freshly prepared buffet and cooked-to-order dishes highlighting locally sourced
seafood, meat and produce, Stratosfare takes you on a gastronomic journey. From
the tidal mussel tank, ensuring the freshest mussels you can find, to the flame
rotisserie, Art of the Grill chef station, seasonal salads and delicate cooked-to-order
crepes, this restaurant is a unique and decadent Rotorua dining experience.
Return Gondola and Stratosfare Dinner Buffet
$60 per person, children 5-14yrs $30 and under five’s are free. Please pay on arrival
at Skyline on Sunday evening. Please RSVP on our Facebook page so we can
estimate numbers.
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ATHLETE INFORMATION ATHLETE INFORMATION
Some athletes purchase cheap headlamps just for the event that they do not label and
RUNNER TRANSPORT TO THE START-LINE do not wish to collect after the event. Any unclaimed headlamps will be donated to the
PROUD
local running club about a month after the race.
62, 87, 102km runners. Bus transport to Firmin Field, Kawerau is optional. We will
arrange free buses that take you from Rotorua to Firmin Field, Kawerau on Saturday
SPONSOR
morning. Buses will depart from outside the Rotorua Museum from 5am to 5:30am
on Saturday. Your race number is your bus ticket. Buses are for runners only and the
OF THE
last bus will leave at 5:30am. Don’t miss it! TARAWERA
If you have friends and family as support crew, you are welcome to drive to Kawerau. ULTRAMARATHON
Allow an hour to get from Rotorua to the start-line, as you will be sharing the road
with 20+ buses.
87km runner start-line transport. Your bus leaves from Firmin Field, Kawerau at
6:45am to take you into the Tarawera Forest. The bus is for runners only. Both first
and second leg 87k relay runners will get on this bus. Your race number is your bus
ticket.
62km runner start-line transport. Your bus leaves from Firmin Field, Kawerau at
7:10am to take you into the Tarawera Forest. The bus is for runners only. Your race EASY ON YOUR STOMACH
number is your bus ticket. SIMPLE AND COMPLETE
TASTY ALL DAY
HEADLAMPS COMPULSORY GEAR | 100 Miler (runners & pacers)
All 100 mile runners will be required to carry compulsory gear for the duration of the
All 100 Mile runners will need a headlamp at the race start. You can swap your race. A compulsory gear inspection will need to be completed (either on Wednesday,
named headlamp at any aid station if you wish, but must carry a lamp at all times 12-noon to 5:00pm, or Thursday, 9:00am to 5:30pm at Podium Podiatry and Footwear,
(use your official headlamp tag, provided on your drop bag label sheets, in your race 1266 Tutanekai St, Rotorua, or at the race registration venue) before you can collect
pack). Surplus clothing (which must also be clearly named/labelled) can be left with your race bib. The compulsory gear is:
the volunteers at the start or first aid station and you can pick them up at the finish or
prize giving. • Headlamp
• Base layer long top wool/polypropylene
Sunrise is at 6:40am. 62, 87 and 102km runners will not need a headlamp at their • Base layer long pants wool/polypropylene
race start. Note: If you think you will be running in the dark on Saturday night, please • Thermal hat (Buff accepted)
pack a headlamp in your drop bag, have one with your crew/pacer or carry a head- • Thermal gloves
lamp with you. It will get dark from around 8.30pm. With later start times and an uphill • Waterproof jacket (seam-sealed wit hood)
course, we expect more 62, 87 and 102km runners to finish in the dark in 2018 com- • Survival bag – (must be sealed everywhere except the top opening)
pared with previous years. • 2 metres of self adhesive bandage
• Mobile Phone – charged in a waterproof container
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COMPULSORY GEAR | 62, 87 & 102km (Solo, relays & pacers)
By 12-noon, Wednesday 7 February, at registration and the pre-race briefing, compet-
itors will be advised what compulsory clothing and equipment items they must carry
(based on the expected weather conditions). The three compulsory gear levels are:
– A. No compulsory equipment
– B. Waterproof jacket (seam-sealed).
– C. Base layer long top wool/polypropylene, base layer long pants wool/polypropyl-
ene, waterproof jacket (seam-sealed and hooded), thermal hat (Buff accepted), ther-
mal gloves.
INSPECTION OF COMPULSORY ITEMS: If compulsory items are required, they will NEW
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be inspected at race registration. The Race Director may choose to randomly spot
check a sample of competitor items at the race start. At least one random inspection of
one or more item(s) may be undertaken along the course for all competitors.
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from 9:00am to 8:00pm!
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The wrong way will be indicated with hazard or warning tape and a yellow sign with a
DRINKING CUPS black cross. Fluoro ribbons/cones will help to mark the course from the Blue Lake aid
station to the finish line.
We do not provide drinking cups at aid stations, in order to reduce waste. Runners
are strongly advised to carry their own drinking cup or bottle that they can use at aid
stations for the selection of drinks.
We recommend you also carry water between aid stations. Optionally (but recom-
mended) you should carry any gels or other form of calories with you between aid C
stations. M
Y
CM
RACE NUMBERS MY
CY
Runners of each distance are clearly recognised by their race number and the colour CMY
of the numbers. K
1-700’s 102km ultra runners black bib, white numbers
800-900’s 87km ultra runners yellow bib, black numbers
1000’s 62km ultra runners red bib, white numbers Epitomising the "go everywhere, run everything" attitude,
6000’s 62km relay runners blue bib, white numbers this shoe is designed to attack all breeds of technical trail.
8000’s 87km relay runners blue bib, white numbers The SPEEDGOAT 2 means business. This is one fast, tough
trail running shoe.
1600’s 100 mile ultra runners orange bib, black numbers AID STATIONS
Pacers have bibs with the same number as their runner. All ultra runners have their
name and country flag on their race numbers. All relay runners will have their team The Aid Stations are very generously stocked with food and drinks – we will have
name on their race numbers. Tailwind, lollies, chips (chicken, salted and salt & vinegar flavours), pretzels,
sandwiches (with Pic’s really good Peanut Butter, Onuku Manuka and Rewarewa
Important emergency information is printed on the back of your race bib. honey, jam and Nutella), fruit (bananas, watermelon, oranges, apples), ice, water,
Coke, Mountain Dew, and ginger beer. The order of the Aid Station offerings will be:
You MUST have your race numbers facing the front when you line up at the start. food > fruit > drink containers to fill your bottles > Gurney goo and sunblock etc.
Race numbers must be visible because they are recorded throughout the day. If
numbers are not visible, we may need to stop you to check your number. Timing TOILETS
chips are on the back of your race bibs.
There will be toilets at the museum bus pick-up and at Firmin Field, Kawerau. There
COURSE MARKINGS are also toilets at the 87km and 62km start-lines. There will be toilets at all aid
stations except the Isthmus. There are also toilets at the DOC Campground
Only follow the fluoro pink/orange ribbons in the trees, and red arrows. There should (Okareka), Boyes Beach Reserve (Okareka), Steep Street Reserve (Okareka),
be no other markings. Any turns should be obviously marked with these pink/orange Blue Lake Reserve, the Redwoods Visitor Centre and the finish-line.
ribbons and/or red arrows.
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LITTERING & POOING/ PEEING
Do not drop rubbish at aid stations or on the trails. Rubbish
bins are provided at all aid stations. Anyone caught
deliberately littering may be disqualified from this race and
banned from future events. If you will generate waste on the
run, please use a small ziplock bag to stash your trash and
carry it with you.
INAUGURAL
Sometimes you will need to poo or pee when you are far away from a toilet. When
that happens, you should step well away from sight (25 metres) and very far from
waterways. Bury any waste by digging a deep hole with the heel of your shoe.
WITHDRAWING
Any runner who is unable to finish must personally inform the nearest aid station or
event staff of their decision to withdraw and make sure their race number is record-
ed. If you cannot find a staff person, please ring the number on the back of your race
bib. We will use forest radios to try and contact your crew and it is essential your
emergency contact person can be reached. If you do not have a crew, we will do our
best to transport you to where you need to go.
Athletes who leave the race without officially withdrawing pose a serious risk to the
event safety and will trigger an immediate Search and Rescue response. The race
reserves the right to pass on any costs associated with an unnecessary search effort
if a runner has not bothered to notify event staff of their withdrawal.
(07)323-6300
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on your behalf. No one other than you (with your race number) or supporters with
DROP BAGS
those tickets will be able to collect drop bags on your behalf.
A support crew is certainly not necessary in the event. Drop bags are OPTIONAL
for solo ultra runners and can contain your own goodies (gels, food, change of
socks, shoes, shorts, Gurney Goo etc.).
Anton Krupicka
For solo ultra runners, you will be provided with an official drop bag label sheet
in your race pack. Once you have received your drop bag labels, please attach
them to the relevant bag for the correct aid station. The drop bags must be a soft,
reasonable size. Leave your drop bags with us in the correct truck or van at race BEAT THE SWEAT
registration before 8pm Friday. Absorbs sweat, wicks away perspiration
and enhances comfort with flat
welded seams.
If you have a drop bag at an aid station you will be asked to move it from the ‘un-
BUFF ® and Flat is Boring® are registered trademarks property of Original Buff, S.A. (Spain)
used pile’ to the ‘used pile’ even if you did not use your drop bag. This allows us HEADBAND BUFF®
to transport your drop bags quickly back to the finish line. Attach the correct label
from the official drop bag label sheet with the
corresponding aid station:
White - Start Pink - Okataina* BUFF® is the
Black - Headlamp Blue - Blue Lake* Official Sponsor of the: www.buff.eu
www.outwear.co.nz
Brown - Buried Village*** Red - Redwoods* outwearnz
Purple - Rerewhakaaitu*** Orange - Finish-line**
Yellow - Outlet CUT-OFF TIMES
* 87/102km RUNNERS: RUNNING AT NIGHT
If you think you’ll need a headlamp for the finish, you can put it in your Okataina, The cut-offs and required pace will be “extremely generous” meaning you have ample
Blue Lake or Redwoods drop bag. Or your crew can deliver a headlamp to you at time to walk tough sections, stop at aid stations and still get through.
the Blue Lake or Redwoods aid stations.
All runners need to leave the aid station and cross the timing mat BEFORE the cut-off
** FINISH LINE times indicated on each course page. If you return to an aid station after the cut-off,
Pack a change of clothes, comfy shoes/jandals etc. Pack some money for hot you will be pulled from the run. The aid stations will strictly enforce the cut-off times.
food and drinks. We will have a range of hot and cold food to buy. This rule is for the safety of all participants. IF YOU MISS THE CUT-OFF, YOU MUST
STOP. Significant sanctions will apply to anyone breaking this rule.
*** 100 MILE RUNNERS ONLY
LOST PROPERTY
DROP BAG COLLECTION – Drop bags from across the course will be available
at the finish line. You will be able to collect these by providing your race number Lost gear and drop bags will be transported back to the finish area and will be
to our volunteers. There are two vouchers on the official drop bag label sticker available at the finish-line until 4pm on Sunday. Labelling or naming your gear is es-
sheets for you to give your support crew members to be able to collect your gear sential. We recommend that you claim all of your lost gear before leaving town.
26 27COURSE MAP COURSE MAP
Okataina 102km
START
162km
START/ 85km
FINISH START
62km Fishermans
START Bridge
Redwoods Millar /Falls Titoki
Humphries Bay
Puarenga
Blue Lake Outlet
Green Buried Legend:
Lake Village Wihapi
62km
85km
Isthmus
102km
162km
Aid station
Rerewhakaaitu
28 29100 MILER COURSE 100 MILER COURSE
GENERAL INFORMATION Aid Station Distance Distance Cut-off Spectators Drop Pacers
Location from Start from last time bags
Start & Finish Government Gardens, Rotorua (in km) Aid Station
Government 0 0 yes
Start time 4:00am Gardens
Puarenga 15.3 15.3 yes
Distance 162.2km
Green Lake 22.7 7.4
Aid stations 14
Vertical gain +4852m Buried Village 30.7 8 10:50am yes yes
Vertical loss -4852m Isthmus 45.6 14.9
Hardest cutoff pace required (min./km) 13:19/km Rerewhakaaitu * 52.7 7.1 3:45pm yes yes
Expected time first finisher 14 hours (6:00pm)
Wihapi 62.1 9.4
Expected time last finisher 36 hours (4:00pm Sunday)
Tarawera Falls 79.4 17.3
Trail type Single track 59%, minor forest track/
road 21%, farmland 3%, major forest Tarawera 84.7 5.3 10:50pm yes (bus) yes
road 9%, public road 9% Outlet
Humphries Bay 92.3 7.6
Okataina 101.9 9.6 2:40am yes yes
Millar Road 118.3 16.4
Tikitapu 125.1 6.8 7:50am yes yes yes
Puarenga 147 21.9 yes yes
Redwoods 157.2 10.2 yes yes yes
Government 162.2 5 4:00pm yes yes
Gardens
* 1.7km boatride not included in distance.
30 31102KM COURSE 102KM COURSE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Start Firmin Field, Kawerau
Finish Government Gardens, Rotorua
Start time 7:00am
Distance 102.4km
Aid stations 11
Vertical gain +3089m Aid Station Distance Distance Cut-off Spectators Drop bags Pacers
Location from Start from last time
Vertical loss -2843m (in km) Aid Station
Firmin Field, 0 0 yes
Hardest cutoff pace required (min./km) 14:04/km Kawerau
Fisherman’s 10.5 10.5 yes (bus)
Expected time first finisher 2:45pm Bridge
Titoki 26 15.5 1:05pm yes (bus)
Expected time last finisher 7:00am Sunday
Trail type Native forest single trail 48%, minor Tarawera Falls 35.5 9.5
forest track/ road 33%, major forest road
10%, single track exotic forest 4% Tarawera 40.8 5.3 4:30pm yes (bus) yes
Outlet
Humphries 48.4 7.6
Bay
Okataina 58 9.6 8:35pm yes (bus) yes
Millar Road 74.4 16.4
Tikitapu 81.2 6.8 2:00am yes yes yes
Redwoods 97.4 16.2 yes yes yes
Government 102.4 5 7:00am yes yes
Gardens
32 3387KM COURSE 87KM COURSE
GENERAL INFORMATION Aid Station Loca- Distance Distance Cut-off Spectators Drop Pacers
tion from Start from last time bags
(in km) Aid Station
Start Tarawera Forest, Kawerau Before Fisheman’s 0 0 yes (bus) yes
Bridge
Finish Government Gardens, Rotorua
Fisherman’s 4.6 4.6 yes (bus)
Start time 7:30am Bridge
Titoki 10.5 8.1 yes (bus)
Distance 86.9km
Tarawera Falls 20 9.5
Aid stations 9
Tarawera 25.3 5.3 4:30pm yes (bus) yes
Vertical gain +2621m Outlet
Vertical loss -2395m Humphries Bay 32.9 7.6
Hardest cutoff pace required (min./km) 16:14/km Okataina 42.5 9.6 8:35pm yes (bus) yes
Expected time first finisher 1:45pm Millar Road 58.9 16.4
Expected time last finisher 7:00am Sunday
Tikitapu 65.7 6.8 2:00am yes yes yes
Trail type Native forest single trail 56%, minor
forest track/ road 27%, farm/park 3%, Redwoods 81.9 16.2 yes yes yes
forest road 8%, public road 6%
Government 86.9 5 7:00am yes yes
Gardens
34 3562KM COURSE 62KM COURSE
Aid Station Location Distance Distance Cut-off Spectators Drop bags
GENERAL INFORMATION from Start from last time
(in km) Aid Station
Tarawera Falls 0 0
Start Tarawera Falls
Tarawera 5.3 5.3 yes (bus) yes
Finish Government Gardens, Rotorua
Outlet
Start time 8:00am Humphries Bay 12.9 7.6
Distance 62.7km Okataina 22.5 9.6 1:45pm yes (bus) yes
Aid stations 6 Millar Road 38.9 16.4
Vertical gain +2040m
Tikitapu 45.7 6.8 7:45pm yes yes
Vertical loss -1919m
Redwoods 57.4 11.7 yes yes
Hardest cutoff pace required (min./km) 15:23/km
Government Gardens 62.4 5 12- yes yes
Expected time first finisher 1:00pm midnight
Expected time last finisher 12-midnight
Preferred NZ will keep you
Trail type Native forest single trail 61%, minor for- running well after you have
est track/ road 28%, single track exotic crossed the finish line
forest 5%
For all your insurance and
mortgage requirements, contact
the team on 0800 678 727 or email
Simon Fisher at simon.f@pnzi.co.nz
www.preferrednz.co.nz
36 37RELAY TEAMS
• Only one member of a team needs to be present at the Friday registration. Please
bring a printed copy of the ID of one team member.
• You still need to bring at least one set of compulsory gear, should it be required for
inspection.
• You can change the name of your teammates at registration for a $30 admin fee.
• You don’t need to let us know in which order your team will run.
• Each member of a relay team gets a race number. They are identical and all have
REAL PEOPLE
your team name on them.
EXTRAORDINARY • Check that you have the correct amount of race numbers in your race pack (two/
GOALS
four for 87km relay; two for 62km relay).
Any Race • The timing chip is an ankle strap you pass on to the next runner.
• 87km relay teams: changeover points are at Tarawera Outlet (23.6km), Okataina
NZ.SQUAD.RUN Any Place (40.8km) and Tikitapu/Blue Lake (64.0). Two cars per relay team is a good idea to
get around the course efficiently (especially for fast teams).
AUS.SQUAD.RUN
Any Pace • 62km relay teams: changeover points are Okataina, plus optional at Redwoods.
The first relay runner may rejoin their team member at the Redwoods to complete
the last 5km together. One car per relay team will be sufficient.
• All relay team runners will receive a medal at the finish-line.
• Team members can run more than one leg if a team-member has dropped out.
• There are no shirts given to relay team runners, but you can purchase a souvenir
Tarawera shirt at the Expo.
• All race rules and cutoff times apply to relay teams as well as solo ultra runners.
• Relay runners are not allowed to have pacers.
• Relay team runners do not need drop bags.
39CREW & SPECTATORS CREW & SPECTATORS
Cellphone coverage on the course is patchy. Please google search your phone
TARAWERA FOREST ACCESS
provider’s coverage map to get a better idea of where you might have coverage.
Google Maps key locations:
• Government Gardens, Rotorua (100 Miler start-line and finish location for all
distances).
• Firmin Field, Kawerau (102km start-line). Pick-up location for spectator buses
into the Tarawera Forest.
• 1303 State Highway 30 (Rotoiti Rugby Clubrooms – for Okataina shuttle).
– Blue Lake, Rotorua (Tikitapu Aid Station).
102KM START
You can view 102km runners at the start at Firmin Field, Kawerau. Please park in the
designated carpark and walk across Waterhouse Street to Firmin Field.
Respecting the safety needs of the race, the private landowners and the forest
managers, there is no public access to the Tarawera Forest for spectators on
race day. Forest security will prevent all spectator cars from entering the forest on
Saturday. We will have shuttles available for spectators, $20 per person
and free for kids aged 15 years and under.
Spectator bus tickets will be available at the Expo on Friday and at Firmin Field in
Kawerau on Saturday morning. In Kawerau, bus tickets are cash only. Spectators
Tarawera Forest buses leave from Firmin Field Kawerau (i.e. the 102km start).
The shuttle buses to FB, TI, and OU (below) leave Firmin Field in Kawerau
throughout the day from 6:30am onwards. The route will be Kawerau – Fishermans
Bridge – Titoki – The Outlet – Kawerau return. The buses will depart aid stations at
regular intervals.
40 41CREW & SPECTATORS [62, 87, 102] These are the race starts for the three ultra distances. The start-lines of the 62 and 87km events are not publicly accessible. [FB] Bus stop at Fisherman’s Bridge. 500 metre walk to Fisherman’s Bridge. [TI] Bus stop at Titoki. 900 metre walk to the aid station. If you are following an 87k runner – you have a 400-metre walk to see your runner appear from a side road. If you are following a 102k runner – you’ll need to walk all the way to the Titoki aid 6 | 11 | 22 | 35km Adventure Run & Walk station. The runner’s route is in red and spectators are the orange dashed line. [OU] Bus stop at the Outlet aid station. This requires a short 100 metre walk to see your runner. If you travel to the Outlet to see your runner, you *may* not have time to also see your runner at Okataina. It depends on how fast your runner can com- plete the 17.2km section between The Outlet and Okataina. This is the most techni- cal section of the course for runners and is a slight net uphill run. 42 28 April 2018 www.waitomotrailrun.co.nz
CREW & SPECTATORS CREW & SPECTATORS
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO OKATAINA
Places [in red] refer to the previous map.
Rotoiti Rugby Club Rooms. From Firmin Field in Kawerau, travel back towards Ro-
torua on State Highway 30. After about 9km (9 minutes) you’ll reach State Highway
30. Turn left here back towards Rotorua.
Travel 20.1km along SH30 to the Rotoiti Rugby field on the right side of the road.
This will be signposted. The free shuttle bus to and from Okataina will pick you
up from the rugby Clubrooms. Spectators cars will not be allowed on the narrow
Okataina road. The shuttle bus takes around 25 minutes each way.
[OK] Bus stop at the Okataina aid station. This requires a short 100 metre walk to
see your runner. The bus pickup is the Rotoiti Rugby Clubrooms on SH30.
BLUE LAKE
Due to congestion, NO CARS will be allowed in Okareka township.
Please park at Blue Lake parking areas. Walk(5 minutes along the waterfront) to
the Blue Lake aid station which is now near Tennents Track exit. The lake is flooded
in 2018 and the beach is underwater – so this is a different aid station location from
previous years).
TO FINISH LINE IN ROTORUA
After the Blue Lake aid station, you can view your runners at:
• Black House – this is on the left hand side of the main road back to Rotorua.
• Water Tank – this is on the left hand side at the top of the hill on the main road
back to Rotorua.
• Redwoods aid station – this is near the main Rotorua Redwoods Visitors Centre
on Longmile Road. Everybody can run with their runner from this point to the fin-
ish. There is no limit on how many supporters can run home with their runner.
44 45CREW & SPECTATORS
100 MILE CREW & SPECTATORS
You can view and cheer on your runner at the following locations:
Sala Street Rotorua (approx. 4 km into the race) or Froude St. Rotorua (4.5km into
the race).
Te Puia southern carpark (5.7km into the run).
Waipa Mtn Bike Carpark (7.6km into the run). Waipa State Mill Road.
Puarenga aid station, 15 km into the run. Northern end of 8 Mile Road, Rotorua.
Tarawera Trail Carpark at Buried Village aid station. 30.7km into the run.
Rerewhakaaitu aid station 52.7km. Ashpit Road Campsite. 949 Ashpit Road.
Travel either via Murupara or back via Rotorua to Firmin Field, Waterhouse St,
Kawerau. Buses transport spectators and crew to The Outlet aid station at 84.7km.
Okataina aid station (102km). Self-drive to Lake Okataina for most crew and
spectators. However, if you arrive here before 4pm on Saturday, you may need to
use the shuttle bus from Rotoiti Rugby Clubrooms to avoid congestion.
Instructions for the Blue Lake aid station, Puarenga, Redwoods and finish are
described elsewhere.
46PACER INFORMATION
Pacers are companion runners that can accompany a 100 Miler, 102km or 87km
runner from various points. Please check each course page for more details and
pacer pick-up locations. Pacers run for free. The Pacers role is to accompany their
runner to provide moral support, pacing advice and companionship in the latter
stages of the event.
There are strict rules regarding pacing.
• All pacers must wear a compulsory race number. Numbers must be picked up by
runners at registration on Friday. Runners will sign up their pacers at registration
– the pacer may be present in person, but the runner will take ultimate responsi-
bility for their pacer(s).
• Pacer numbers will be white. This is so we know you are part of the event.
• Pacers must carry their own set of compulsory clothing and equipment
items to match that required by the runners.
• You cannot meet your runner before or after the designated start locations or at
intermediate points. Doing so results in disqualification.
• Competitors, you can use two pacers – but only one at a time (they must change
over at an aid station).
• If you plan to make an exchange, you must hand over your pacer number to the
next pacer.
• Pacers are responsible for their own transport.
• Pacers may not carry extra water, food or equipment for runners.
• With the exception of an emergency or medical situation, pacers cannot provide
any material or physical assistance to their runners.
• In addition to formal pacers, runners may be accompanied by friends and family
(there is no limit on numbers) from the Redwoods to the finish.
49RUNNERS TO WATCH RUNNERS TO WATCH
WOMEN’S FIELD SALLY MCRAE
2016 & 2017 race highlights:
FIONA HAYVICE
Ultra Race of Champions 100k, 2016- 2nd Place
Sciacchetrail 50k, 2017-2nd Place
2016 & 2017 race highlights:
San Diego 80km, 2018- 1st Place
Tarawera Ultramarathon, 2016, 100km, 1st
Ultra-Trail Australia, 2016, 100km, 2nd
Why trail ultra-running? Trail running has allowed me to
Western States Endurance Run, 2017, 100 Miles, 5th
see the world; connect with ppl from all walks of life; and
continues to challenge my limits.
Why trail ultra-running? For me the major draw-card is
being out in the wilderness, for extended periods of time.
What excites you most about racing Tarawera? This is one my favorite running
Solitude, escaping from day-to-day routine, and switching
events of the year; I love being in New Zealand! I’ve never opened my season with a
off from technology, really soothes my soul.
100 Miler so this will be both interesting and very challenging. I’m also excited to ride
What excites you most about racing Tarawera? Every year I race Tarawera, 2018 on a boat mid race! ha ha!
will be my 6th, I’m excited. Every year the reason differs. This year the culprit is the
inaugural 100 Miler. Traversing a lot of new, remote terrain that very few people have Advice to runners: In a Miler, it’s so important to stay focused the entire race. Focus
ever stepped foot on, has me hook, line and sinker. on who you are as a runner; why you signed up for this great distance; and then focus
on YOUR goals. You’re not there to adopt another runner’s race strategy; and you’re
Advice to runners: Never doubt that you’ll cross the finish-line – stand on the start- not there to reach another runner’s goals; you must stay focused on your goals. And
line utterly convinced you’ll make it to the end! of course, smile all along the way; because running a Miler is a great privilege and you
will remember it forever.
LUCY BARTHOLOMEW
AMANDA BASHAM
2016 & 2017 race highlights:
2016 & 2017 race highlights:
Ultra Trail Australia, 2017,100km, 1st
WSER, 2016, 100 miles, 4th female
TDS, 2017,119km, 5th
Ultra Race of Champions, 2017, 100k, 1st female
Ultra Trail Cape Town, 2017, 100km, 1st
Gorge Waterfalls, 2016, 100k, 2nd female
Why trail ultra-running? I love the places it takes me,
Why trail ultra-running? Because you get to push your lim-
the people I get to meet and everything I learn about the
its and figure out what they really are. I also love the people.
world and myself along the way.
I have met the most interesting and genuine people through
this sport and many will be life long friends.
What excites you most about racing Tarawera? Returning to the atmosphere and What excites you most about racing Tarawera? I’ve never been to New Zealand so
this time hopefully without a cyclone!! The course, the people, the energy and the I’m very excited to race there and explore the area.
high heart rate!
Advice to runners: Always remember to be patient. If something is going wrong just
Advice to runners: Dont pre-write your race story before race day. think to yourself, “what do I need to do to fix this”, rather than worrying it’s going to
Control what you can and focus on having YOUR best day out on the trails. SMILE! slow you down. Take it one step at a time.
50 51RUNNERS TO WATCH RUNNERS TO WATCH
RUBY MUIR
AMBER PHILP
2016 & 2017 race highlights:
2016 & 2017 race highlights:
1st National Cross Country Champs (10km, 2017)
Patagonia Run, 2017, 100km, 1st
2nd National Road Champs (10km, 2017)
Torrencial Valdivia, 2017, 63km, 1st
1st Kepler Challenge 2017 (60km)
South American Trail Running Champs, 2017, 42km, 7th
Why trail ultra-running? I love seeing beautiful parts of
Why trail ultra-running? I love being outdoors, travelling
the country with trail running, and mixing up my training with
to amazing places and the satisfaction of completing a
both trails and road keeps it interesting and motivating while
challenge.
still maintaining the intensity so I can improve.
What excites you most about racing Tarawera? I am excited to race Tarawera due Advice to runners: In the few days previous to a race try to avoid food that are slow
to the competitive field it attracts; I run to challenge myself and having top internation- to digest, such as red meat. Also in these days leading up to the race, hydrate your-
al athletes coming here is too great an opportunity to miss. self, this is especially important if race day is going to be a hot one.
Advice to runners: If things are getting hard on race day I like to remind myself that I
chose to do this, and that at the end of the day it’s just a game so I try not to take my- CECILIA FLORI
self to seriously. Another mental technique I use if I start to struggle is to remember all
the work I have put into training, remembering specific hard workouts not only helps 2016 & 2017 race highlights:
you feel bad ass and positive about yourself but also reminds of how much work you 1st Taupo 2016, 100km
have already done further motivating you to keep working towards the finish. 3rd Tarawera Ultramarathon 2017, 102km
1st Mozart 2017, 105km
KELLY WOLF
Why trail ultra-running? Running on trails has always
2016 & 2017 race highlights: given me a sense of freedom and wilderness which I love.
Broken Arrow 52K, Squaw Valley CA, 1st female (CR) The terrain is always changing and your body constantly
UTMB CCC 100K, Chamonix, France, 5th female adapting, almost like a silent dialogue. Makes me feel alive.
Speedgoat 50K, Snowbird, Utah, 2nd female
What excites you most about racing Tarawera? Tarawera is a very high calibre
race and its super exciting to run with very fast runners from all over the world. When
Why trail ultra-running? I love traveling and adventuring.
I run it last year for the first time the atmosphere was so intense and uplifting I was
It is amazing to be on top of a mountain and truly appreciate
smiling the whole way. I also met some amazing people which I can’t wait to catch up
your body’s health as it works together in harmony to get you
with this year.
where you want to go.
Advice to runners: For running a 100km pacing and fuelling are very important. You
Advice to runners: “Part of appreciating the gift is taking care of it”- running is a
need to make sure you know what pace you can maintain for a long time and not start
gift to our bodies so make sure to take care of it by doing your side work- stretching,
out to fast. Also have a nutrition plan ready for race day. You need a constant source
proper strengthening, balance, foam rolling, rest, healthy foods. All these things are
of energy to keep the legs turning. But most important of all is to go out and have fun.
THANKING your body for what is does for you after your runs.
52 53RUNNERS TO WATCH RUNNERS TO WATCH
LOUISE CLIFTON MEN’S FIELD
2016 & 2017 race highlights:
Ultra Trail Australia, 2017, 100km, 3rd female DYLAN BOWMAN
Eiger Ultra Trail Switzerland, 2017, 100km, 8th female
Great North Walk Australia, 2017, 102km, 1st female 2016 & 2017 race highlights:
UTMF 2016 - 1st Place,
Why trail ultra-running? I love the freedom and chal- 100 Miles of Istria 2017 - 1st Place
lenge of travelling long distances by foot and the learning UTMB 2017 - 7th Place
that comes from every run. I love the vibe at a great ultra
event - the shared experience of highs and lows and the Why trail ultra-running? It’s an opportunity to get outside
support from friends and strangers. everyday and challenge myself. It’s my alone time and my
therapy. It allows me to be competitive while also being part
Advice to runners: Be prepared - physically, mentally and logistically. Train well, of an amazing community. It also allows me to travel the
body and mind. Then when you are on the start line you will know that you have world and explore like I would have never thought possible.
done all you can do - now it is time to enjoy the journey.
Advice to runners: In the two days before any big race, I try to do almost nothing.
Just allow myself to be extremely lazy. That way, by the time the race comes, I’m des-
perate for some activity and excited for the challenge.
CODY REED
2016 & 2017 race highlights:
Miwok 100k, 2016, 100k, 1st place.
Way Too Cool 50k, 2017, 50k, 1st place.
World Championship 50k, 2017, 50k, 15th place.
Why trail ultra-running? I’m competitive, I love running,
and I love being out in nature. All of those things together
make running ultra marathons something that I enjoy.
What excites you most about racing Tarawera? Tarawera was actually one of the
first international ultras I ever heard about when I started running ultras almost two
years ago. I’ve always been interested in going to New Zealand, and running a fast
100k Ultra Trail World Tour race here would be awesome!
Advice to runners: Always enjoy the process. If you find yourself doubting what
you’re doing, or you’re not happy with it an any point, take a step back and
re-evaluate.
54 55RUNNERS TO WATCH RUNNERS TO WATCH
VAIDAS ZLABYS GRANT GUISE
2017 race highlights: 2017 race highlights:
Transgrancanaria – 2nd Hardrock 100, 2017, 100mile, 13th overall
Gran trail Orobe – 3rd Ultra Trail Austrlia, 2017, 100km, 8th overall
MIUT, Madeira – 15th Hardrock 100, 2016, 100mile, 10th overall
Why trail ultra-running? Ultra is not just a simple running, Why trail ultra-running? It’s pretty much just a big, all-
it’s a way of living. As you grow up, you naturally want to do day, mobile picnic, and who doesn’t like picnics? Going all
more, to break standards, go beyond limits, and to conquer day and experiencing all the highs and lows that are asso-
yourself. ciated with such a big journey is quite the experience.
When I was 25 years old, I overcame my first ultra running competition, when every- What excites you most about racing Tarawera? I did my first 100km race at
one around me was trying to discourage me by saying that I am too young and that Tarawera in 2011 and have returned many times since, crewing, pacing and
such long distances are bad for health. Mountains were the hardest part, so for me it supporting, but not racing. So I am just really really excited to on the start line at
was the biggest challenge. Every hill has become a fight against myself. Self – con- Tarawera again!
quering gives running a charm.
Advice to runners: I don’t think there is such a thing as starting out too slow in an
In every race I can find something new, something special. It not about kilometres, its ultra, esp the 100mile distance. Don’t be afraid to walk the hills, even the small ones,
more about emotions which I like to remember for a long time and telling like a inspi- early. And be nice to your stomach. You and your stomach need to get on and you
ration stories for friends and others runners. will always loss a mid race argument with your stomach..... So listen to it.
SAM MCCUTCHEON
ANDY GOOD
2017 race highlights:
2016 & 2017 race highlights: Kepler Challenge, 2016 & 2017, 60km, 1st
WUU2K 2016, 60km - 2nd Tarawera Ultramarathon, 2017, 100km, 3rd
Taupo Ultramarathon 2016, 50km - 1st Skyrunning World Champs, 2016, 100km, 10th
Old Ghost Road 2017, 85km - 3rd
Why trail ultra-running? You get to go amazing places,
Why trail ultra-running? Be it hiking or running I’ve always see amazing things and meet amazing people. It’s a
loved the challenge of moving quickly through rugged ter- fantastic way to find out about what you are capable of.
rain. No other form of running caters to this challenge like
Trail Ultras running. What excites you most about racing Tarawera? The competition at Tarawera is
What excites you most about racing Tarawera? The course is super runnable and always fantastic. It’s pretty cool how you can be lining up against some of the best
it’s like running from party to party with the high-energy aid stations along the way! runners in the world right here in NZ.
Advice to runners: “train heavy and race light”. I often train in a heavy shoe, then Advice to runners: By the time you get to reading this you will have done all the
come race day feel light as a feather when I put on a nice light shoe for race day. work, so all I can say is make the most of the day/event. Meet some new people, try
enjoy the scenery, and be aware of how you are feeling throughout.
56 57RUNNERS TO WATCH SAFETY & MEDICAL ADVICE
VLAD SHATROV Authors | Dr Ben McHale and Dr Thomas Reynolds
2017 race highlights: MEDICAL SUPPORT
Great North Walk 100km 2017, 1st
Gold Coast 50km 2017, 1st
An ultramarathon is a true endurance event. It pushes body systems far beyond
their usual day to day limits. With the growth of ultramarathons, we have improved
Why trail ultra-running? It’s a tough journey and a solid
understanding of the medical implications for competitors. Our medical team
commitment, but the reward is just so special when you
delivers care to competitors based on up-to-date research from events around
finish! Weeks and Months of preparation, sacrifice and
the globe, such as the Western States Endurance Run and UTMB. This ensures
training is the investment every trail runner makes. Of
that competitors in all Tarawera events have access to high standards of medical
course, most of it is totally enjoyable and that’s why we do
care, tailored to the needs of ultra-endurance athletes. The medical team includes
it, but we all have those tougher days and runs in the lead-up to an event and that’s doctors, nurses and medics at several key locations on course, as well as a ful-
not all! No matter how well prepared you are, embracing the unknown and dealing ly equipped finish line medical base. The medical team are prepared to tackle a
with it come race day gives you an immense sense of pride in what you can actually whole range of illnesses and injuries.
achieve when you are tested.
The following section includes some background on key medical conditions rele-
What excites you most about racing Tarawera? The terrain and the people. I’ve vant to ultramarathon runners along with some suggestions on how to ensure you
never run trails in NZ I’ve heard only good reports about the course and event. This stay healthy during and after the race.
event attracts so many runners from around the world and I want to partake in the
experience. DEHYDRATION
Advice to runners: Making sure I know what gear and equipment I’m using at least
a week out it critical. Don’t let pre-race nerves destroy your race by deciding what to Definition: A depletion of the body’s normal fluid volumes. This occurs when fluid
wear at the last minute! Get some extra rest a few days or week out, no matter how losses exceed replacement rates. In an ultramarathon a certain degree of fluid loss
seasoned sometimes the night before can be restless. But that doesn’t matter at all if is normal and expected (approximately 1-3% of body weight).
you had a couple of extra hours’ rest in the week leading up to it!
Symptoms: Varied and non-specific. These range from a dry mouth and reduced
urine output, through to confusion, weakness and collapse. Nausea and vomiting
can also occur, worsening the situation.
Dangers: If severe, body systems can begin to fail. Exhaustion can be followed by
confusion and collapse. The kidneys can also be damaged in severe dehydration.
Prevention: DRINK TO THIRST. Drinking a range of fluids with volumes driven by
thirst is a sensible approach. If conditions are hot make sure to carry more fluids
while running between aid stations.
Possible treatments: Weight measurement, vital signs and a period of observa-
tion may be carried out by the medical team. Rehydration can almost always be
achieved orally. In exceptional circumstances intravenous (IV) fluids may be used.
58 59SAFETY & MEDICAL ADVICE SAFETY & MEDICAL ADVICE
Possible treatments: Temperature measures, as well as other vital signs, are im-
EXERCISE ASSOCIATED HYPONATRAEMIA (Low sodium) portant. In suspected severe cases a rectal temperature measurement may be re-
quired. Total body immersion in cold water and use of ice to reduce temperature are
Definition: Low blood sodium levels most commonly due to excess water intake mainstays of treatment.
during exercise
Symptoms: Mild EAH can present with symptoms such as nausea or lightheaded-
HYPOTHERMIA
ness. More significant cases can display confusion, vomiting, seizures and in severe
cases cerebral oedema (brain swelling) or pulmonary oedema (fluid in the lungs). Definition: Hypothermia is when the core body temperature is less than 35.0C
Dangers: Severe EAH can lead to death or permanent disability through swelling of Symptoms: Initial signs include shivering, cold fingers and toes and skin colour
the brain. change. This progresses to a loss of co-ordination, confusion, and cardiovascu-
lar instability. Confusion can make hypothermic patients combative and irrational,
Prevention: DRINK TO THIRST. Drink a range of fluids on race day, not just water. including taking off layers of clothes despite the cold.
Supplement oral fluid intake with food. Avoid drinking to a pre-determined schedule,
instead let volumes be governed by thirst. Dangers: Hypothermia can lead to death through a gradual shut down of vital
body systems.
Possible treatments: All 87k, 102k and 100 mile athletes are weighed as those who
have gained weight are at greatest risk of EAH. The finish line team may perform fur- Prevention: Appropriate equipment choice is a cornerstone of prevention and
ther investigations or observations on the basis of symptoms or a weight gain. Treat- includes warm post-race clothing for use after the finish.
ment varies depending on severity, ranging from increased salt intake to
hospitalisation. Treatment: Temperature and vital sign measurement will occur. Athletes may be
removed from the race if showing significant signs of hypothermia. Rewarming
can usually take place at the event with the medical crew.
HYPERTHERMIA
Definition: Hyperthermia is when the core body temperature is greater than 38.3C HYPOGLYCAEMIA (Low blood sugar)
Symptoms: Varied depending on severity. Heavy sweating, rapid breathing, weak-
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