Two new distance options have been added to the Tarawera Trail Marathon & 50k which will see participants run or walk from Te Puia's Pohutu geyser to Tikitapu (Blue Lake).
Local event organisers Paul Charteris and Tim Day from NZ Trail Runs Ltd and Tim and Belinda Farmer from Nduro Events have teamed up to offer the 16km and 22km distances.
NZ Trail Runs race director Mr Day said the new distance options made the November 12 event more accessible to local, national and international runners or walkers.
"This is the perfect introductory event for those not quite ready to commit to a marathon or ultra marathon distance.
"Starting on the same start line as the 42km and 50km participants, the event begins under Te Puia's world-famous Pohutu Geyser, with a traditional Māori cultural performance that ignites fire in the belly and makes the skin tingle.