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Three cities, three times the fun! Get ready to lace up and maybe even dress up for NZ’s largest fun run series. Legendary in Auckland and Wellington and now in Christchurch. Grab your friends, whānau or workmates for 8.4km course packed with entertainment and vitamin sea. Take in one, two or all three in the summer of 2026. RTB: Putting the fun in fun run.
Whether you run, walk or roll, Round the Bays is for all ages and fitness stages and is a great way for you to raise money for a charity close to your heart.
For 2026, the Round the Bays theme goes ELEMENTAL — a celebration of the wild natural forces that shape Aotearoa. Each location honours a different element:
In Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, channel the heat of Fire as you blaze past the mighty Rangitoto.
In Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, embrace the power of Wind as it lifts you through the capital’s iconic waterfront.
And in Ōtautahi Christchurch, flow with the rhythm of Water alongside rivers, estuaries and open skies.
Whether you run with fire, move with the wind or roll with the tide — this is your chance to bring the elements to life.
Gather your crew, book a hospo package and celebrate your achievements after the race with kai and sweaty high-fives.
Make Round the Bays even more memorable with our official event merch.
Run for a reason! Fundraise or donate to a charity close to your heart.