New innovations would make the event more streamlined, like safety measures and a new timing system with timers at each of the five transitions.
As competitors passed through these, footage would also be streamed live on the internet.
Other new additions were to introduce more youth competitors because "there are too many kids on the sidelines and not getting active".
These included the pre-event YouTube video inviting competitors, and "Telling the Story" with video submissions of the Village and the race.
The new changes weren't just to improve the race.
World Vision had also become involved, and competitors could raise money to go toward ensuring clean drinking water in countries without it.
From experience, Mr Tait said this could be a good option for those who wanted to participate in the 40 Hour Famine but did not want to do the race on an empty stomach.
He said there were also other great innovations growing, including the gym and club challenge, the secondary schools' challenge, and the commerce workplace safety challenge.
• Run, walk, or bike in the Triple Peaks Challenge on March 19. Entry fees are now $75 for a solo person. For the full list of reduced entry fees and more information go to Triplepeakschallenge.co.nz