After a year of training and racing focused on the 50km, we’re stepping up the distance again. A Kepler Challenge entry has been secured for December 2026. This will build into another attempt at the at the Tarawera 102 in search of another big PB.

Since starting ultra-distance running, I’ve been obsessed with the idea of combining my love for the New Zealand outdoors with the challenge of a multi-day project. This sparked the idea of the Great Walk Challenge. In its simplest form, the goal is to run each of New Zealand’s Great Walks in the shortest timeframe possible. I hope to make an attempt before the end of 2027.

2027 and beyond..