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The 5th Vibram Tarawera Ultra-Trail Race kicks off

Published: 2026-11-09 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-11-09 — New Zealand is a beautiful island nation blessed with abundant natural resources ideal for outdoor activities. In particular, its high-altitude oceanic glaciers and rugged Mount Cook attract numerous domestic and international outdoor enthusiasts. New Zealand is also the birthplace of adventure trail running. The world’s first event was held on the South Island in 1989 with sponsorship from the Discovery Channel...
Top-tier trail running events in New Zealand bring elite competition to the forefront ahead of schedule

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    The top female athletes in the 2013 VIBRAM Tarawera 100-kilometer ultramarathon were Candice Burt, Beth Cardelli, Shona Stephenson, and Sarah Carpenter.In the 60-kilometer category, Anna Frost and Emelie Forsberg will compete against each other, while Mikki Williden stands out in the 85-kilometer category.

 

 

    It is worth noting that two female runners, Dawn Tuffery and Ruby Muir, wore Vibram Fivefingers minimalist trail running shoes at the start — Dawn Tuffery is from Helidon in New Zealand. This race was her first 100-kilometer trail running event. Previously, she had won several honors, including the ARC Kauri 70-kilometer championship and the Waihi Xterra 42-kilometer championship.She mentioned that wearing Vibram Fivefingers barefoot running shoes feels very comfortable, but long-distance trail running is a challenging goal she aspires to achieve; Ruby Muir is one of New Zealand's top trail runners, having won multiple championships including the Kepler Challenge 60km, Kauri 32km, the New Zealand Mountain Running Championships, and the Xterra Trail Running Championship.    Tarawera was also her first 100-kilometer trail run, and at just 21 years old, she has a bright future ahead.

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