Sunday 8 march

Auckland

8.4km run, jog, walk or roll

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54 years of running fun in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Join Auckland’s biggest street party with a course filled with entertainment as you move and groove and walk, jog, run or roll from the city to St Heliers along Tāmaki Drive. At the finish line, collect your well-deserved finisher's medal, a cool drink and enjoy the after-party.

Gather your friends, whanau or work colleagues, enjoy some vitamin sea, and get amongst a fun run like no other. Are you in?

Auckland Joggers Club (AJC) President, Eric Woods, and Auckland's Mayor and AJC founding member, Colin Kay, started the event in 1972 with over 700 participating in the 'fun run'. The Auckland Joggers Club is dedicated to promoting fitness and fostering friendships across generations. They provide programmes for those who want to start running - their beginners programme was originally created to help those who wanted to participate in the Round the Bays fun run, and support those who just want to get better and running or want to keep healthy.

Since then the core bones have not changed. The joint partnership between the Auckland Joggers Club and Stuff Events still drives Round the Bays Auckland forward.

A man carries a child on his shoulders among a crowd of people walking outdoors. The child wears a yellow shirt, and the man is in a purple tie-dye shirt and has visible tattoos. The background shows trees and more participants in what appears to be a community event.An arial view from the Auckland Round the bays event showing a large number of people making their way down a roadTwo people wave at the camera while taking part in a walking event

Come dressed in theme

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.

A group of four participants, two men and two women, walks together in a lively street race. They are wearing race bibs and athletic attire. The group appears happy, chatting and smiling as they walk, with a crowd and street signs visible in the background.

What are you waiting for...

Join us along Tāmaki Drive in Auckland on Sunday 8 March 2026. Take part with your friends, whānau and colleagues or sign up as part of a team.

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A woman runs in a marathon on a city street, wearing a black hijab, gray long-sleeve shirt, black shorts, and white shoes. Other participants run and walk behind her. The street is lined with trees and spectators. Signs and buildings are visible in the background.A group of runners poses for a photo at the finish line of a race event. Some participants are wearing race numbers and medals. A few other runners and spectators are seen in the background. The atmosphere is festive, with banners and flags around the area.Runners cross the finish line at an outdoor race event. The finish is marked by a blue inflatable arch with trees and spectators in the background. Bright sunlight illuminates the scene, casting long shadows on the pavement.A group of runners of various ages participating in a race. The focus is on a woman in red and a man in yellow. Some wear headphones, hats, and wristbands while running. The background shows more runners and parts of trees and event signage.Four individuals stand in a grassy area, celebrating after a race. Three people in white shirts and medals cheer with their arms raised, while one in a red shirt smiles and holds a camera. A child in front holds up a medal, and people and tents are visible in the background.Two children, wearing race bibs and hats, run a race together on a road with other participants in the background. The girl on the left wears a pink outfit and cap, while the boy on the right wears a blue shirt, colorful shorts, and a bucket hat.