AUCKLAND MARATHON

Is running a marathon on your bucket list? Do you need some motivation to put down that greasy burger and get exercising? Does a 42km run look like fun to you? Well, you may have a strange idea of fun but if you answered yes to any of those questions, you’re in luck because it’s time to start training for the Auckland Marathon (if you haven’t already). You could even rope in your whole family and sign up for the Family 5km — families who run together, have fun together (or something like that). If you register before the end of this month you’ll save yourself a few bucks too.

October 28, multiple start locations, finish at Victoria Park. $160 for full marathon if booked by the end of the month. Aucklandmarathon.co.nz for details and booking.