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Auckland/Pre Race
Auckland

Pre Race

sunday 8 march
Enter the race

All those useful things to know before your race

Whether you’re planning to walk, run or roll your way around the iconic Waitematā Harbour, here are some pre-race tips to get you race ready!

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*No bibs will be mailed. ALL bibs must be picked up from Bib Collection.
Bib Collection location

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, 181 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven Marina, Auckland 1011.

Bib Collection opening hours
  • Thursday 29 February - 12.00pm to 7.00pm (corporate teams only)
  • Friday 1 March - 8.00am - 7.00pm (all participants)
  • Saturday 2 March - 8.00am - 4.00pm (all participants)
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Team Bibs

You can collect your team members’ bibs and timing tags. Simply download your Team List from your team's my.roundthebays.co.nz Event Dashboard and bring that with you. Remember to let your team members know that you are collecting their bibs for them!

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Bibs will not be posted out. ALL bibs must be picked up from Bib Collection.

Getting your bib

Bib Collection Location

Details coming soon ....

Bib Collection Opening Hours
  • Thursday 5 March- 12:00pm to 7:00pm (corporate teams only)
  • Friday 6 March - 8:00am - 7:00pm (all participants)
  • Saturday 7 March - 8:00am - 4:00pm (all participants)
Parking

Details coming soon ....

Team Bibs

If you’re the team manager, you can pick up your team members’ bibs and timing tags from our Bib Collection venue if you have selected to do so when you created your team online.

Please bring a copy of your Team List with you and let your team members know that you are collecting bibs on their behalf.

All of your team members must sign up BEFORE 5.00PM on Friday 27 February if their bibs are to be included in the team pack that you are picking up. Otherwise, they will need to pick up their own bib from Bib Collection.

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Temporary Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

There will be several temporary road closures and parking restrictions during the event. To avoid any delays, we highly recommend that you plan your travel and allow for extra time.

View Closures PDF
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On the day transport and shuttles

Thanks to our mates at Auckland Transport, you can take advantage of free travel on scheduled bus and train services to and from the event. Simply show your race bib when you board!

‍Conditions apply. Offer excludes ferry services and Howick & Eastern buses. Applies for travel on Sunday 2 March 2025 from start of timetabled services until 5:00pm.

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Bag drop

Pre-race: There will be a gear drop off truck at the start line located on the corner of Quay Street and Tangihua Street. This will open from 7.30am - 9:15am on the day of the event. If you are catching a free event shuttle from St Heliers to the start line, you can also drop your bag at Vellenoweth Green before you board the bus.

Post race: There will be a gear pick up point at the finish line on The Parade side of Vellenoweth Green in St Heliers. 

Please use your own drawstring bag for your gear (change of clothes, lightweight jacket, post race snacks etc). Please do not leave valuables in your bag. The drawstring bag should be no larger than a shoe bag – no backpacks or handbags please. Please tear off the gear drop tag from your bib and attach it to your bag. It has the same number as your bib number.

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Finish line photos

Want to see your smile and high-fives with your friends and fam as you cross the finish line?

This year we've teamed up with MarathonPhotos.Live to capture participants smiling and high-fiving as they cross the finish line, and photos will be available online within seconds of being taken!

Get your photos
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Create a team

Three cities. Three courses. Three ways to bring your team together.

Are you looking to create a team for Round the Bays 2026? Whether you’re a workplace looking to bond, a fitness club wanting to compete against each other or a group of friends keen to fundraise for a good cause, your team can now sign up to the Round the Bays Series.

Take part in 3 locations across the country - Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington and Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Start rallying the troops, create your team and join the 1600+ other teams taking part in NZ’s largest fun run series.

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Create a team
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Hospitality Packages

Celebrate with your team when you cross the finish line with one of our four after-party Hospitality Packages. Packages range from the ‘DIY’ package to an all-inclusive Whetu package. Be the team hero and secure your after-party package today!

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Hospitality Packages
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Official merchandise

Make Round the Bays even more memorable with our 2026 merch.

Look the part
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Race day information

Find out all you need to know on the day from the event schedule to wave start times, transport options, course maps and much more.

Race day
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