The Color Run, also known as the happiest 5k on the planet, was in Auckland celebrating healthiness, happiness and individuality.

For most part-time athletes, finishing one Ironman New Zealand endurance challenge is something to cherish.

History of one the world's toughest races, the Mount Baker Marathon.

Wanaka couple's three-year commitment raises huge amount and awareness of mental health issues.

Justyn (Jup) Brown is an unrelenting force for positive change in the world.

Kiwi actor David de Lautour believes most New Zealanders secretly identify with the Wests, the likeable criminal family from Outrageous Fortune.

A son of Vietnamese "boat people" to New Zealand is running three half marathons to fundraise and highlight the plight of refugees.

The thought of refugee families living in tented communities will be the motivation for Kiwis taking part in a marathon in the Middle East next week.

Rugby fans running marathon tomorrow can watch RWC final if they can keep up with runners live-streaming the game from iPads strapped to their backs.

A number of Kiwis will forgo the Rugby World Cup final to stand on the start line of the New York City Marathon tomorrow morning.

Whatever the result of the World Cup final, first-time marathon runner Rob Coley believes the adrenaline rush will propel him to the finish - in his ABs jersey.

Susan Strongman meets four people with more powerful reasons to run than most.

Whakatane District Council is fit, healthy and wants to take on other businesses and organisations in a $25,000 challenge.

The Kawerau King of the Mountain has become an iconic Kiwi feature. There are few North Island events that compete in terms of difficulty.

Couple have attempted IVF treatments and had a heart-breaking miscarriage after 12 weeks of pregnancy.

When the doctors hooked Aries Merritt on to the dialysis machine two years ago, they told him his running days were over.

Angela Kingi was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) when she was 29 years old.

Andrew Town created the Jacks Point Trail Run which will have its first outing on Saturday, September 5.

Television presenter Mike McRoberts is looking forward to running the Hoka One One Taupo Marathon today - albeit with an unusual twist.

Pint-sized Kiwi Kim Allan intends to run Tor des Geants next month - a 330km non-stop race through the Italian Alps that she must complete in under 150 hours.

Eugene Bingham describes how running helps him find freedom - freedom to quit worrying and be happy.

Five mini-events around Auckland will give would-be marathon participants a tailor-made practice programme.

Auckland's oldest road race, the Glen Eden 10-Miler, celebrates its 51st year next Sunday, yet female entrants have only been permitted since 1988.

One in six New Zealand adults will be affected by mental health issues and it is the third-leading cause of health loss in this country. Not since the Christchurch earthquakes has a cause stirred the collective conscience of so many Kiwis, nor inspired so

So much was lost when the February 2011 earthquake hit Christchurch - lives, heritage, important buildings, and a large chunk of the city centre.

Kiwi trail runner Anna Frost's commitment to her craft is such that, on her official break from international competition, she has decided to run a marathon just for fun.