Chris Dawson, 39, died on Saturday after suffering a cardiac event while out running.

"I was caught up in the hype ... if I could go back and do things differently I would."

Some participants decided to walk the approximate 10km back to the start line instead.

Thames, Alexandra and Wanaka are all expected to get to 28C today.

Chelle Tucker will run more than 120km for dogs like her beloved George.

Six runners fell ill during the Auckland Marathon yesterday and were admitted to hospital.

Over 15,000 people took to Auckland's streets to partake in the annual Auckland Marathon.

EDITORIAL: Give a thought to those doing the Auckland Marathon tomorrow morning.

Eliud Kipchoge smashed the marathon world record, winning the Berlin race in 2h 01m 39s.

The 16th annual Tough Guy and Gal Challenge in Rotorua was held this week.

Transgender teen's win has left people wondering if it's fair she was allowed to compete.

A boy who started running just to spend time with his dad has achieved a remarkable feat.

Dick Quax was never one to go down without a fight.

Matt Toole ran the Cigna 10km event with a kidney operating at just 10 per cent.

COMMENT: Elite runners use smaller quantities of oxygen and energy to maintain speed.

The middle-distance runner who won gold at the 1976 Olympics was honoured with a statue

Russell Parrish has been training three times a week ahead of racing at Sunday's event.

Rachel Smalley and Kathrine Switzer discuss the Fearless 261, the number that has become a representation of the fearlessness that women feel whilst running.

Event organiser Shaun Collins said it was "highly likely" the event would be scrapped.

Harry Burnard ran a personal best yesterday, but he won't be back running for a while.

Auckland man prepares to take his first steps in marathon recovery.

Averaging 96.82km per day, Davies placed 4th overall finishing in 51 days, 12 hours.

A NZ athlete is poised to become the first Kiwi woman to finish the longest foot race.

Emmanuel de Merode to raise $1.7m for endangered mountain gorillas of eastern Congo.

A nearly naked runner has stolen the show at the 121st Boston Marathon.

A New Zealand man says running in the streets of Pyongyang puts a tick on his bucket list.

She developed arthritis in her ankle and was told to forget about running. A year later, Debbie Hardy's doing a half marathon.

Winning the Auckland marathon has made all his sacrifices worth it, says the man who crossed the finish line first.

Twelve Kiwi families will be watching the Auckland Marathon next weekend with a little more excitement than might normally be expected.