The Tarawera Ultra by UTMB is New Zealand's Premier trail running event, with distances with ranging for 21KM's to the gut renching 162KM's.

The course takes runners through stunning scenery, featuring eight different lakes, native bush and waterfalls. 

Last year's 100k winner Dan Jones joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview this weekend's event in Rotorua and give a gruelling insight into ultra running. 

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