Weekly Newsletter 6 August 2025

This week's newsletter showcases the Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB; along with interesting articles, including core moves every runner needs to master.

Get Off Road at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB

Whether you're stepping off the road for the first time or tackling a new distance, Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB offers something for everyone. Choose from five distances – T14, T21, T50, T102, or the TMiler - and experience a course like no other, winding through the lush native forests of Rotorua, past crystal-clear lakes, and alongside breathtaking waterfalls.

Known for its welcoming trail running community, the event embraces runners of all backgrounds and abilities. Runners come for the challenge, stay for the community, and leave with unforgettable memories.

Join the Trails Full of Heart, 14-15 February 2026.

Find out more and enter online at https://tarawera.utmb.world/

Interesting Articles

When to return to training after a marathon

A Runners World reader asks "I am running my first marathon this weekend. My question is what to do after my race? Do I need to take some time off from running? If so, how long?" Runners World takes a look at what to do in the weeks after a marathon.

Core moves every runner needs to master

Say hello to stronger form, a smoother stride and fewer injuries with these essential exercises at Canadian Running.

50 running mantras

Coach Amanda Brooks has 50 running mantras for you, looking at why they work, and what elite runners use.

Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?

The Conversation looks at these two common questions about running, and also at why running’s bad reputation persists.

Recent updates

To find out what's been recently updated, check the recent updates page regularly for date changes, event postponements and cancellations. Check out the full calendar of upcoming events.

Until next week...

Have a great running week!

Ngā mihi,
Jane & Chris
The Running Calendar Team