My last race before training for the Taupo Ultra was Round the Bays in 2012... I've now done a couple of Xterra runs and will need to do a lot more hard yards to get ready for the Taupo Ultra! I'll be running the final 24km leg for "hill lovers".

Fisher Funds have 5 teams (of 4 per team) running the 100km Taupo Ultramarathon to raise funds for KidsCan.

KidsCan is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading charity dedicated to helping Kiwi kids affected by poverty.

KidsCan help tamariki experiencing hardship by providing food, jackets, shoes and health products to schools and early childhood centres across New Zealand. With these essentials, kids can participate in learning and have the opportunity for a better future.

https://www.taupoultra.co.nz/100km-team

https://www.kidscan.org.nz/about-kidscan/