Bus to the Wairarapa and run back to Kaitoke. From Cross Creek it is steady 7km climb to the summit tunnel (a head torch is a good idea), then a gentle 10km all the way down to the car park at Kaitoke for a BBQ breakfast. Book now to secure your place on the bus.

Meet at 8:00am at Huia to car share, with run starting at 8:45am. This main loop is a challenging 22km loop, mostly on bush track and gravel roads. After a steady climb up the Karapoti Gorge, we visit Three Skulls Road, Craig Flat and the Birchville Dam.

A 'Big Away Run'. Join Hutt Valley Runners for a weekend away cracking in to this self-supported (up to) 24hr run around the Blue Lake in Rotorua. How many laps can you do?!

We'll be staying in the fabulous Southstar Evergreen lodge in Lynmore, which is less than one Def Leppard song away from the Blue Lake. Including all travel, accommodation and food, it's great value, costing just $400 per person:

• 2 nights accommodation at Southstar Evergreen lodge
• Return minibus travel
• Full catered whilst in Rotorua: Dinner (x2), breakfast (x2) and lunch (x1)
• Entry in to the Blue Lake 24hr Challenge is free

Itinerary

Friday

09:00 Depart Lower Hutt

15:30 Arrive in Rotorua

18:00 Dinner at Southstar Evergreen lodge

Saturday

06:30 Breakfast

07:30 Whiteboard and go...

18:00 Dinner at Southstar Evergreen lodge

Sunday

08:00 Breakfast

09:00 Depart Rotorua

15:30 Arrive home