Kawerau, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · Saturday, February 13, 2027

Tarawera Ultramarathon

134 days away

102 km Distance

2,300 m Climbing

8.6 Grit · Elite / extreme

38.0889° S, 176.7000° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 23 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Typical conditions, February

Daytime high 24°C

Night low 16°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 13 h 37 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 151 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 102 km of trail with 2,300 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 23 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition Past 102 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,300 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps 102 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Salomon

Aero Glide 4 Grvl

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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