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southern cross round the bays

NZ’s funnest fun run. Legendary since 1972
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Southern Cross Round the Bays series

Wellington

8.4km and Honda Half Marathon event
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Sunday 15 February
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Christchurch

8.4km event
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Sunday 22 February  

Auckland

8.4km event
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Sunday 8 March 

This year, we’re going LEGENDARY.

55 years since the first Round the Bays hit the pavement - and we’re marking it in style. Grabyour legendary mates, chase a legendary course and raise funds for a legendary cause.

About round the bays
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Teams

Fun, fitness and an excuse for a team BBQ/after-party.

Teams
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Merchandise

Grab your 2027 gear before it sells out

Get the official kit
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Fundraise

Every step counts. You choose who for

Fundraising
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