New Zealand's Largest Running/Walking Relay

Entries are coming in thick and fast for the 2010 New Balance Great Lake Relay held on the 20th February around the beautiful shores of Lake Taupo.

Teams of ten – eighteen members either run or walk to complete the eighteen 5.2 – 14.4km legs. Renowned as the ultimate team building event, the relay hosted over 5000 starters in 2009 and the organisers, Event Promotions, are expecting a record field for 2010.

An exciting new addition for 2010 is the introduction of the Nature Valley Length of the Lake Relay. This new event caters for smaller teams of five to eight members who can run or walk to complete the eight 4.7km to 15km legs from Pukawa on the southern end of the lake back to Taupo – a total distance of 67.5km

A reminder to all teams of the early bird team prize - all entries postmarked on or before 20 December go into the draw with the winning team receiving a fantastic New Balance sports bag each.

Its not to late to get a group of work mates, friends or family organised and spend a fun weekend together. Whether it’s achieving a new personal goal or just having a great time together – you won’t be disappointed.

As an added incentive all participants are in with a chance to win $150,000 worth of spot prizes and giveaways including a trip for 2 to Sydney including three nights accommodation to compete in the Sydney City to Surf, fabulous New Balance product, Euro Eyewear, Skins products, 10 x Millennium Hotels get-away packages including two nights accommodation and much more. The prize-giving at 7pm is followed by a party with a live band, where you have the opportunity to celebrate your achievements and get together with other teams that you have met around the course.

The relay also incorporates the Athletics New Zealand 100km Championship where individuals run a full 100km solo endeavouring to win this prestigious title and trophy.

The 2 x 50km team event is also available which allows teams of two to run or walk 50km each over the same course as the 100km individual competitors.

Get those training shoes warmed up and make sure you are part of this fantastic event. Entry forms are available now from all good sport shoe retailers, bike shops, gyms, or you can download from the Event Promotions website www.eventpromotions.co.nz.