Taupo weekend and the Possum Run at night (optional)

Hi, I am driving to Taupo for the weekend as I am going to run the 21km Possum Night Trail Run if anyone would like to join me for the weekend, with or without the run.

Possum Night Trail Run - "Join us on the shortest day and the darkest night. Run or walk 5km, 12km or 21km through steaming fields on single track. There will be ups and downs, tunnels and trails, ridges and bridges. Pack a good headlamp (and a spare light), pace yourself and set forth into the darkness. You have got 5h:15min to complete the 21km so it is definitely an option to walk the 21km.Then relax and soak in the hottest pools.
https://thepossum.co.nz/

Accommodation is TBC, est. $50pppn.
Petrol is estimated $200 for one car, and I am happy to drive.
Food, let's eat out.
Hot pools $15ish