About NZ Run

What is NZ Run

From the 31st of October through to the 2nd of December New Zealand's elite ultramarathon runner, Lisa Tamati, will be running the length of New Zealand. Covering approximately 2,200km in 33 days or the equivalent of 52 marathons, from Bluff to Cape Reinga.

This challenge will test Lisa like never before. Some say this challenge is near impossible.

Why is Lisa Running?

Lisa's mission is two fold

1. Lisa is running through the country to raise money for two charities that lie close to her heart, CanTeen (for teenagers and their families fighting cancer) and Curekids (dedicated to finding cures for a myriad of illnesses that affect children). Lisa and her team want to raise awareness and as much money as possible to be split between these two worthy causes.

2. Lisa wants our kids to get outdoors and get active everyday, to explore our beautiful nation.

New Zealanders have just been named the 3rd fattest nation on earth, kiwi kids are spending more and more time in front of the TV, computers or X-boxes. Lisa wants to change that and to inspire kids to get off the couch! To encourage them, Lisa will be running the entire length of New Zealand in just over a month.

Lisa herself overcame severe asthma and a broken back to become an elite ultra distance athlete. Now she wants to inspire this generation to get out there and rediscover the pleasures of physical exercise and adventures.