Tarawera T50 Training Plan
What's in the Tarawera T50 plan?
16 Week Plan
A week-by-week training plan to get you in peak shape for race day
3 Difficulty Levels
Beginner, intermediate and advanced level plans available.
Stretching Workouts
Daily stretching and rolling workouts to help keep you injury free
Running Technique
Includes: general running form, hill running technique, stair running skills, how to use poles efficiently
Strength Workouts
Twice weekly full body running-specific strength and stability workouts
Nutrition Guide
A week by week nutrition guide to maximise your training adaptations and improve your race performance.
Turn Up to your Tarawera T50 prepared
The Tarawera 50k is one of New Zealand’s most scenic and runnable trail ultras. With flowing singletrack, native forest, lake views, and excellent event support, it’s the perfect mix of challenge and enjoyment.
Training for a 50km event like Tarawera can be both exciting and overwhelming — especially if it’s your first ultra. To help you train smart all the way to race day, we’ve developed a Tarawera 50k-specific training plan.
Runners often enter with big goals, then over-train, get injured, or peak too early. To avoid overdoing it — or underpreparing — the smartest approach is to follow a structured plan that gradually builds your endurance, elevation, and trail strength.
This plan has been specifically designed to help you show up to Tarawera 2025 feeling fit, confident, and ready to run your best 50k yet.
T50 Training Load
Intensity
3 / 5
Strength
4 / 5
Endurance
4 / 5
Training Load
4 / 5
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What our members say
“What a fantastic resource of knowledge. I have been working on my running technique and the difference is substantial. I have never had metrics on Garmin that look so good.”
Andrew Milne
I followed the Bondi to Manly Ultra training plan to the “T” and had a brilliant day out with a super strong finish. It was so much fun I’ve done it twice. Thanks Mark for the awesome plan.
Craig Johnson
I really, really loved it. My first 100km, it was an epic adventure running in snow for the first part (ankle deep in some parts) and in places I’ve never been before, and the scenery was so beautiful. The volunteers were all amazing, and it was all very well organised. I spent the day after the race going up to the top of Kosci and I can’t imagine how different the event would be with that massive climb on a hot day, a different experience again! Highly recommend the event to anyone it was very enjoyable, and it’s a stunning part of Australia.
Kristy Killesteyn
Frequently asked questions
Is this program suitable for a beginner?
This program is designed for runners stepping up to the 50km distance for the first time. You should have been training consistently for at least 18 months and be comfortable running 17–18km on undulating terrain without injury. You should be able to consistently run 35-40km / week. The plan starts with manageable long runs and gradually builds your endurance, strength, and trail confidence over 16 weeks. You’ll follow a balanced mix of long runs, recovery sessions, mobility, and trail-specific strength work to prepare your body for the demands of ultra-distance running. Beginner runners are aiming to complete the event feeling strong and in control — more of a trail adventure than a race.
Can you help me train when I'm injured?
Probably, depending on your injury.rnWe are very sorry to hear you are injured. We know how difficult that can be.rnrnIf you have an injury that requires some rest from running, there are almost always some cross-training options available to help you maintain your fitness, strength, and sanity. By cross-training while you are injured, and including some simple strength, stretching and foam rolling routines, you will speed up your recovery time and ultimately make your return to running easier and more successful.rnrnYou can start our free 4 week cross training plan now for FREE.rnrnIt will help you to identify appropriate exercises based on your injury type and recommend what cross training methods will work best for your injury. When you are ready you can start our 10-week return to running program (url) or one of our run-specific rehab plans.
Can I start this program late?
You get immediate access to your training plan when you join. You can view the current week plus any previous weeks if you are training for a specific event.rnrnWe recommend that you start with a weekly volume that your body is currently able to cope with, which might mean starting on the beginner level before moving to intermediate a few weeks later.
About the founder
Mark Green
Physiotherapist and Elite Runner
Mark, has helped over 20,000 athletes improve their running and achieve their race goals. His holistic approach to training ensures noticeable improvements in your movement from the outset
