This is a fundraising auction and is part of my Bluelight 500km, 0hrs sleep run at the Auckland Domain on the 22nd of November. All proceeds from this auction will go to the New Zealand Spinal Trust. The New Zealand Spinal Trust is firmly focused on supporting independent living and improving the quality of rehabilitation through initiatives, projects and programmes that directly benefit people with spinal cord injuries.

This would have to be a runner's dream auction, as the name sponsor for the Vibram Tarawera Ultra, Barefoot Inc has most generously donated a premium Entry to the 2013 Tarawera which consists of:

x1 entry for the Tarawera Ultra at any distance of the winners choice x1 pair Spyridon LS FiveFinger Trail shoes x1 UltrAspire Omega Racing pack x2 pairs Barefootinc toe socks http://www.barefootinc.co.nz/ http://www.taraweraultra.co.nz/

DAVID EADIE, has kindly donated a 3 month training programme. David was Australian 2011 Ultra Runner of the year and is also known as The Running Man, you can see all David's amazing running achievments at http://www.therunningman.com.au/myprofile.html David will be running for the second time at Tarawera in March. Last year finishing 4th in the 100km in a time of 9.20.45 This training programme can be used for your build up to Tarawea or you can use it after.

HOLIDAY INN ROTORUA has generously donated accommodation this includes: two nights for two people at the Holiday Inn Rotorua for the 15th & 16th of March 2013. Breakfast for two is included for both days. http://www.holidayinnrotorua.co.nz/ (Dylan from Barefoot Inc has also said the the winner of the auction (1 person) is welcome to stay with the Barefoot Crew if they want, this would mean the accommodation could be used for your support crew.) PLUS A 5 month subscription to Runner's World Magazine, x1 Silverpoint Pro Guide 150 headlamp x1 pair of debris gaiters and a set of replacement rings