Mike McRoberts Takes On 'Adventure Marathon' in Taupo
By Total SportWhere in the world will you find a television personality running a full marathon intersected with a jet boat ride, bungy jump and sky dive?
Answer - Taupō. And it’s a world first – really!
We know him best as a television news presenter but on August 1 Mike McRoberts the athlete, takes on Taupō’s first-ever marathon, running the full 42.195km – with a few twists, deviations and detours.
Lining up at the 7.30am start Mike will run the course to near Huka Falls Jet where he detours and, with 13 year old daughter Maia, takes in a few 360° spins on the Waikato River right up to the mighty Huka Falls.
Returning to run the marathon route Mike will deviate to Taupō Bungy, strap on the rubber and leap 44 metres upside down over New Zealand’s longest river and highest water touch bungy. And if that doesn’t get him spinning, after continuing again on the marathon course as he passes Taupō Airport, he’ll deviate once more to Taupo Tandem Skydiving and fly to 12,000ft to jump out of a plane – parachute and jump master attached.
Back on terra firma Mike will continue to run the marathon, and plans to cross the finish line in a respectable time, all adventure, adrenaline and excitement considered – a great experience and quite a feat. Especially considering he has been scared of heights his whole life,
“I just thought if not now, then when? I’m 50 next year, it’s a great time of life to take on these sort of adventures – what’s the worst that can happen?!”
It’s Taupō’s first-ever full marathon and part of the Hoka One Run Taupō Series. Showcasing Taupō’s stunning scenery as well as its adventure opportunities as an added bonus, a combination that the event organisers believe has potential for massive growth in the future. Event day will see over 3000 entrants on the various start lines in Taupo, participants choosing from the the 5km, 10km, 21.1km and full marathon events, just the one person taking on the adventurous route. www.runtaupo.co.nz
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