The Lake City Athletic Club has named a strong team to defend the men's title at a popular relay race in the Whakarewarewa Forest.
The 35th Annual Red Stag Redwoods Forest Running and Walking Relay is being held tomorrow, starting at 10am at the Redwoods Visitor Centre on Long Mile Rd.
Athletic clubs from across the North Island have entered.
There is a number of events on offer for participants including the five-person open section, five-person masters section, four-person youth section and two-person walking section.
The Lake City Club will be top contenders this year, entering two strong men's teams and one strong women's team plus six walking teams.