A new ultramarathon event has been announced for Taupo which will see runners complete the entire Great Lake Trail, including running over private land.
The inaugural Taupo Ultramarathon event will run on October 15 with four distances - 24km, 50km, 74km and 100km.
The event is set to add to Taupo's stable of endurance events and will follow the highly popular Run Taupo series happening between July and September. Ultramarathon events are growing in popularity internationally, particularly those on trails.
Event founder and endurance athlete Will Samuel said he created the event to offer runners and walkers of all abilities an ultra running option on the famed trail.
"The Great Lake Trail is literally an epic journey that showcases the very best of what our region has to offer - New Zealand's largest lake, mountain ranges, rivers, waterfalls and native forest.