Throughout the 50K race you will climb and descend approximately 1500m, a great challenge for anyone looking to complete their first ultra distance trail race! The Half Marathon course involves around 550m of ascent and is an adequate challenege in of itself. From here you cross the A57, running on the Eastern shores of the reservoir, before ascending Whinstone Lee Tor, crossing back over the A57 and heading up onto Stanage Edge. The Half Marathon also starts at Bamford Recreation ground, following the Thornhill Trail to the dam before passing through the Heatherdene aid station. Next is an ascent of Whinstone Lee Tor, before crossing the A57 and heading back up onto Stanage Edge. From here you will make a full circumnavigation of Labybower reservoir, passing two further Aid Stations along the way.

From here you will descend to a double track road along the waters edge, before crossing the dam into Heatherdene parking and your first Aid Station. Download our Ultra Challenge App once youve signed up with guides. The route involves climbing Win Hill and traversing west, all the while enjoying unbelievable views over the reservoir. 100 km + Half & Quarter Challenge options AND Marathon + Double Marathon. Tarawera Trail Run weekend now offers a 50k (and 20k) option, as well as the more well-known ultra-distance races, with generous cut-off times and well-stocked aid stations. The 50K route consists of a hilly loop on a mix of surfaces including trail, gravel and road. Run amongst pristine lakes, waterfalls and forests of beautiful Rotorua on this classic forest trail race.

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