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Saturday, 20th March 2027
A challenging 55km ultra marathon on the pristine Paparoa Track

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Trees growing on top of each other around here. She's dense bush here in the West! 😅

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I grew up just down the road from the start line of the @paparoaultra.

It takes in 55km of the Paparoa Track. You go up from Smoke-ho through the beech forest, along the Moonlight tops, then down through the nīkaus into Punakaiki. It’s proper backcountry, with 3 aid stations at the huts.

This is a grassroots, community-run event, and there’s a kids’ run on the day too. Only 200 spots, so if you’ve been waiting for a reason to come and see the Coast, this is a good one.

Saturday 20 March 2027

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Wooo, it's Spring which means we're coming up to outdoor market season! The monthly Barrytown Market commences on 19 September and the weekly Fox River Market is every Sunday from Labour weekend. The vibes are amazing - do pop in if you're in the area. Featuring local kai, music, arts & more 💃 🥖🫒

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My dad was the quirkiest, most intelligent man you could imagine. He was intense, loving and brilliant. He could make a story about shitting his pants on the golf course sound like an epic written by Homer. He was fiercely loved

It’s been 11.5 years since cancer took him away.

I originally coped with alcohol, then I took up running, did couch to 5km and the following year did Queenstown half marathon. I ran to distract from the grief, which was incredibly overwhelming. I pretty much never ran consistently again after that race, until starting up in 2024 after my bariatric surgery.

This time round, I run not for distraction from pain but to sit in it and to be with my dad. I will have long conversations with him. We can celebrate my life together and all the things I am capable of because of the self belief he helped foster in me. I remember him being on the loud speaker at school sports days (he taught at my high school) and him making smart arse comments if I finished 2nd or 3rd in 1500m. I give a kick at the finish of any race I can, and I actually say out loud it’s for you dad. People who run with me know that I look out for black cats, fan tails and orange or purple flowers as signs dad is there.

I can imagine him embracing my new trail buddies and coming along to events. I’m running @paparoaultra because our childhood summer holidays were spent in Punakaiki camp ground and the memories of dad in that area are so precious , I just know there will be tears up on that trail

When I run I get to move the body that dad helped make, embrace the spirit of adventure in me that dad helped foster, and enjoy the natural world that dad so loved.

#reasonstorun #fatherdaughterlove❤️ #running #runningmotivation #fathersday

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A few moments from this year’s @paparoaultra

Good people, big days out, and plenty of kilometres through some pretty special country.

We’re stoked to be back supporting the Paparoa Ultra again.

20 March 2027! Entries are now open!

So if you’ve been thinking about taking on the Paparoa Track, this might be your sign.

See you out there.

📸 @joefitzgeraldmedia @julesandersonphotography

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What’s on the Ultra trail dance card for me:

Sept - @bluelake24hr

October- @taupoultra 70k

February - @utmbworldseries @taraweraultratrail T50

March - @paparoaultra

Adventure ! And potatoes! Let’s dance !!

#trailrunning #trailrunnz #ultrarunners #ultratrail

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Waikori Road is the new end point for the 2027 Paparoa Ultra Race - Entries opening tonight, 7pm! Paparoa Track Shuttles look forward to transporting fatigued but happy participants from the finish point to the celebration point! 🥳

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Excited to announce that Paparoa Track Shuttles will be supporting the 2027 Paparoa Ultra, providing a service throughout the day between the new Waikori Road finish point & Punakaiki's main centre. The friendly team look forward to getting amongst! 🚌

Check out Paparoa Ultra's website for more details on this event.

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With just under 8 months until the Paparoa Ultra & entries opening soon it's a great time to start training 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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Moving house means emptying the clutter draw

Found a bunch of finisher medals lying around so decided to put them to use

Little arts and crafts minus the arts
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#reduce #reuse #recycle #repurpose #marathon

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We are stoked to welcome @paparoaultra as an Affiliate of Athletes for Nature, advocating for change.

One of New Zealand’s newest trail ultramarathons set on New Zealand’s newest Great Walk, the Paparoa Ultra is guided by the Tiaki Promise and Leave No Trace principles.
Every detail of their event is designed to minimise waste and environmental disruption, making them a leader in creating a more sustainable outdoor sector.

There is a growing number of ‘more responsible’ sporting entities, and it is no surprise that these entities offer the best experiences.

These affiliates help promote athlete well-being and support the future we want. Their 5 Affiliate Action Steps allow our athletes to fulfil their 5 Athlete Action Steps.
Support them in return.

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Full house in the hot spot last night ! Sunset sessions on ! Discounted rates for locals this ANZAC weekend ! Get after it !

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