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Extreme fire risk puts Ultramarathon off course

Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, March 13 at 8:43 am

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The extreme fire danger in the Bay of Plenty means that New Zealand’s Vibrant Tarawera Ultramarathon 100 kilometre run, will be even tougher to complete for the 430-strong field. 

 The event on this Saturday,  was scheduled to run from Rotorua to Kawerau. However, because of a prolonged drought the fire risk is so high that the last 40 kilometres is now closed to event organisers.

 Race director Paul Charteris said the race this year will be alot more challenging but abit more exciting he says. 
"Instead of finishing on relatively easy forestry roads in Kawerau, the runners will turn-around at the 60km mark of the race, next to the Tarawera Falls - and run another marathon over rugged, hilly trails." 

"The Tarawera Ultramarathon has a reputation as being relentlessly tough, but achievable – even for a first-time ultra-runner." Mr Charteris said. 

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