MOTATAPU 2025 Episode 1: RUN MOTATAPU brought to you by CP MEDIA

In this episode, we put a spotlight on the Motatapu Run events. They are all very unique in their own right offering a very different challenge to participants. From an actioned packed 15kms of the UDC FINANCE Miners trail, the epic Motatapu Valley of the 42km Allpress Espresso Trail Marathon to the raw adventure of the 52km Rab Ultra Run there is something for everyone, including the kids with the 4km Jennian Homes Junior Trail Run.

In our first Motatapu Podcast for the season we talk to two entrants that are lining up the 2025 event to share their Motatapu stories and find out what they are looking to achieve by crossing the finish line on Saturday 1 March 2025.

Eddie Dawkins : NZ Track Cycling Olympic and Commonwealth Games medalist turns his focus from the track to the trails and has Motatapu in his sights. We chat to Eddie tonight about his journey from the track to the trails.

Chris Gardner : Chris is raising funds for the new Canterbury Cancer Centre in Christchurch. Having already signed up for the March 2025 Motatapu event with some of the members of his team, Chris thought the Ultra Marathon could be used to raise funds for a great cause.

To make the 52km, 3000m elevation course more challenging, he will be running in his Police stab resistant vest adding approximately 5kg of weight on top of the compulsory gear I will already be carrying.We catch up with Chris to find out more about his story.

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Gemma Peskett : Event Director of the Motatapu joins us to highlight the run events for the 2025 Motatapu.

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