If you're looking for a great build-up event for the Rotorua Marathon the new Fitness Fusion Ohope Half Marathon on Sunday 4 April fills the bill. The course is fast, mostly flat and scenic and offers a fine opportunity for serious runners to knock out a personal best time. There's also a 10km Fun Run/Walk and a 5km Doggie Dash (run with your dog to raise funds for the SPCA). You might also get to meet Moko, the dolphin who has made Ohope home! Check out the website: www.ohopehalfmarathon.co.nz for more information and entries.
Entries are also open for the Tarawera Ultramarathon Run & Relays on Saturday 20 March. This is a 60km, 80km or 100km off-road ultra-distance run from Rotorua to Kawerau, with two- and four-person relay team options for the 80km run. More information here: www.taraweraultra.co.nz
