Taranaki Super Challenge Success.

Organisers were very happy with the success of the inaugural 2011 Carefirst Taranaki Super Challenge that it has been decided that the event will be held again over the next summer. Eleven competitors took part last year and at least one of those entrants has been inspired enough to tack their first Ironman event next year. It is hoped that the number of entrants will grow to at least twenty for the 2012 event and will continue to grow over the next few years to become another of Taranaki`s iconic events.

The Super Challenge has the potential to capture the imagination of the public and those who previously have completed longer multi-sport / ironman type events or aspire to do so in the future.

Dates for 2012 event are:

The Round the Mountain Cycle Ride 153km .14th January 2012.

This provides an outstanding balance of challenge and reward over one of the most unique courses in the world - a circuit of a textbook perfect volcano through prime undulating dairy country with views of some of the world's best surfing coast. www.roundthemountain.co.nz/

The Flannagan Cup Swim 3.6km .6th February 2012.

Is an iconic event which has been on the Taranaki calendar since 1916. Set along the beautiful west coast with Mt Taranaki as a backdrop it is a favoured stop for many people on the Open Water Swim circuit. Being a Handicap event makes this race unique and great for swimmers attempting ocean swimming for the first time. www.taranakiswimming.co.nz/

The Mountain to Surf Marathon 42.2km. 4th March 2012.

A Taranaki event for over 30 years where the competitors enjoy the downhill nature of the course .Starting at the main gates at the Northern Entrance to Mount Taranaki and finishing by the sea at Marine Park, Waitara. This scenic course winds through North Taranaki's undulating countryside

www.mountaintosurf.co.nz/

All three full events must be completed and all respective event rules and conditions apply.

The reward is pure achievement and a commemorative plaque.

ENDS