Tarawera Ultra-Trail New Zealand by UTMB | 2024 Event Highlights
From the start line goosebumps to the finish line tears, and everything in between, Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB was one for the history books.
Celebrating 15 iconic years of running these trails, connecting with this whānau and experiencing this stunning taiao - Tarawera 2024 culminated in thousands of runners from all walks of life coming together to experience trails full of manaaki, and leave with their hearts full.
Take a look back on the weekend that was - life in a day on the trails of Tarawera.
Ngā mihi nui to all those who ran, walked, volunteered, crewed, supported or watched on - you continue to make Tarawera the magical event that it is.
Ka kite anō au i a koutou - until we see you again!
#TrailsFullOfHeart #TaraweraUltraTrail
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Bringing together 43 leading international events across Asia, Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas, the UTMB® World Series gives you the chance to experience the UTMB® adventure close to home and to begin your quest to enter UTMB® Mont-Blanc.
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Celebrating 15 iconic years of running these trails, connecting with this whānau and experiencing this stunning taiao - Tarawera 2024 culminated in thousands of runners from all walks of life coming together to experience trails full of manaaki, and leave with their hearts full.
Take a look back on the weekend that was - life in a day on the trails of Tarawera.
Ngā mihi nui to all those who ran, walked, volunteered, crewed, supported or watched on - you continue to make Tarawera the magical event that it is.
Ka kite anō au i a koutou - until we see you again!
#TrailsFullOfHeart #TaraweraUltraTrail
THE ULTIMATE GLOBAL TRAIL RUNNING WORLD SERIES.
Bringing together 43 leading international events across Asia, Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas, the UTMB® World Series gives you the chance to experience the UTMB® adventure close to home and to begin your quest to enter UTMB® Mont-Blanc.
Meet your extraordinary, start to find an event:
➡️ https://bit.ly/UTMB_WORLD
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00:02 Think about where you've come from.
00:13 Think about the steps it's taken on your journey
00:17 to get to this start line.
00:19 Think about your friends, your family, your partners,
00:24 your children.
00:26 And stand tall and be proud, not of what
00:29 you're going to achieve, but the fact
00:31 that you are here right now with us because we are proud of you.
00:37 And as you run into the night, the night and another morning,
00:41 know that we are proud of you and we salute you.
00:47 Thank you so much for being here.
00:49 Have an amazing day and enjoy.
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01:57 52K in the hills at 401 pace.
02:00 It's pretty good.
02:02 So yeah, and I'm my first winner at UTM Big World Series,
02:05 so I'm absolutely stoked.
02:08 Yeah, it's super cool.
02:09 I saw some of my old high school friends
02:11 out there because I went to high school here.
02:12 So I definitely get the community feel.
02:15 People are kind of going go local.
02:17 So yeah, it's super cool.
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02:40 Let's go, [INAUDIBLE]
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03:08 Oh, my god.
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03:18 Oh, it's been incredible.
03:38 So scenic going around those lakes.
03:42 Yeah, just fun vibes, epic race.
03:44 Yeah, everyone's such good vibes.
03:46 And yeah, smiling faces everywhere.
03:48 So it's really good.
03:50 Yeah, it's beautiful.
03:51 First time in New Zealand, so it's not a bad way
03:53 to say New Zealand on foot.
03:54 Having a good day so far.
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03:58 Okoraka, where we came through, really surprised me.
04:01 I was like, whoa, that lake.
04:03 Want to stop, go for a swim.
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04:14 I never thought I'd have that experience in my lifetime,
04:35 to have it again.
04:36 I mean, it doesn't change.
04:38 It's just beautiful.
04:39 It's just amazing.
04:41 Have that as something to experience at the finish line.
04:45 It's unreal.
04:46 Oh, it's super special.
04:47 There's no race like it that has the finish line welcoming
04:51 like that.
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05:10 I've never been into any of this area before,
05:35 running around the lakes and stuff.
05:37 It was beautiful, man.
05:38 Loving it.
05:39 Lots of chats with good people.
05:41 Good fun.
05:42 A-Stations are awesome.
05:43 Can't complain, bro.
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