Date: 29 August 2015

Distance: 25km

Having a laugh at the finish, l-to-r: Kevin, Wouna, Gerry, Greg, Marian, Peter, Cath and in front Steph, Cheryl and Rob. Photo supplied by Cheryl, and taken by the late Stuart Hilder. The four walkers (Bruce, Evan, Denise and David) were having lunch already.

Shortly before the start. Steph, Cath, Greg, Cheryl, Denise, Bruce and Evan. Photo from Cheryl, taken by Trevor.

Cath, myself and Cheryl passing the deer farm.

Cath on a nice downhill section.

Gerry passing one of the muddy parts.

Cheryl and I only just visible in the distance.

Gerry and Cath rounding the corners ….

Cheryl screaming past with Palmy in the distance.

Steph and Greg still in sight up ahead.

The muddy stretch nearly over.

Cath negotiating one of the worst patches.

Cheryl still having fun in the windfarm.

Shenanigans on top of the world.

Easy going from here on a well-maintained gravel road.

A lovely run among the wind turbines.

Cath and Gerry arriving at the finish at The Bridge Cafe.

We had to have medals for our first running of the North Rage Road. 🙂

Having a quiet gravel road on top of a mountain with virtually no traffic, through a wind farm with wide open expanses, has to be the ultimate playing ground for runners, walkers and mountain bikers alike. Wonderful scenery in all directions, literally in our backyard, makes it hard not to want to run there all the time. Except, of course, on days with inclement weather. With views from the top of the Tararuas and great scenery in all directions, it is inevitable that you will be exposed to the elements. Continue reading →