The Taupō Marathon is just around the corner, and it's shaping up to be the biggest yet. Total Sport's Aaron Carter joins The Good Sports to talk about the event's incredible growth, why thousands of runners are travelling to Taupō, the scenic lakeside course, and why there's a distance for everyone, from the kids' dash to the full marathon. Plus, hear how the event has become New Zealand's largest locally owned marathon and what that means for Taupō's economy.

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Chainsaw and Stinger are back for another Saturday morning on Lake FM. Aaron Carter from Total Sport previews the Taupō Marathon (August 1), Tracey Burley checks in from Brisbane with young BMX riders Riley, Angus and Kevin ahead of the World Championships, league legend Daryl Halligan breaks down the Warriors' must-win clash with the Dragons, and Ricky Herbert reflects on a dramatic FIFA World Cup semi-final week and previews Monday morning's final.

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Finals day has arrived for King Country club rugby. Whitey, Chainsaw and Peter preview Taupo Marist v Taupo Sports at Owen Delaney Park (2.30pm), with captains Christian Gent-Standen and Hunter Talavai-Layden, ex All Black Dave Hewett, and King Country Rugby CEO David Fox all joining the show.

The Good Sports Show, Saturday mornings from 8am on Lake FM, brought to you by Ross White Panel and Paint.

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