As Bevan Hurley steps up his training he recalls how a friend’s running challenge two years ago changed his life.

You've bought your Auckland Marathon ticket, now what? Danielle Wright finds out it's not just a case of throwing on a pair of shoes, running is a skill to be learned.

An Olympian has inspired a group of primary school children to run a full 42km marathon - a kilometre or two at a time.

As runners limber up to run 42.195km for the Auckland Marathon on Sunday, some may want to reflect on the ancient origins of the day.

With just two months until the Auckland Marathon, Phil Taylor offers advice for those taking on the half marathon and 10km events.

Auckland marathon organisers would back changes to the law to stop profiteers cashing in on the event.

Dry weather is forecast for the biggest ever Auckland Marathon this Sunday, with more than 13,500 runners and walkers lined up to compete.

Ben Ruthe, the reigning Auckland Marathon champion, describes 2009 as "hellish" for his family.

Some people take the Auckland Marathon quite seriously, but to Geoff Nottage it's "just a bit of fun".