Run 72: University of Canterbury students race to eat whole roast chicken while running Christchurch event

Home / New ZealandRosie Leishman & Jazlyn WhalesNZ Herald·22 Sep, 2026 02:00 AM3 mins to read‌Morning Headlines | Labour insists it won't change interest deductibility for landlords and India free trade deal said to surpass expectations | Tuesday, September 22, 2026Canterbury students are testing their legs – and stomachs – in a 72-hour running challenge to raise awareness and support men’s mental health.Thousands are expected to lace up for Lads Without Labels’ annual Run 72 event at the University of Canterbury today, running continuously around a 1.8km campus loop.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.