More than half of the 2320 entries into tomorrow's 25th annual Kerikeri Half Marathon come from Northland, with some of those coming from outside the region being stars in their own right.
From the number of overseas competitors, one of particular note is that of professional Spanish triathlete Michele Sarzilla.
While in New Zealand on holiday for a year, Sarzilla will be far from relaxing tomorrow morning despite having his fastest half-marathon time recorded at 1:14:10.
Depending on the level of holidaying Sarzilla has had, he may be a chance at knocking over the men's record that has stood for 15 years.
Held by Aucklander Seaton Meredith, the men's half-marathon record was set in 1999 when he finished in a time of 1:05:14 while last year's Northland Sportswoman of the Year, Mary Davies, has held the women's record since 2003 when she finished in a time of 1:15:19.