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Here's everything you need to know for race morning in Christchurch.
Head to Bib Collection before race day. Pick up your individual or team's bibs, grab your official Southern Cross Round the Bays merch, and check out our event partners' activations for giveaways, prizes and samples whilst you're there.
Bring along your confirmation email with the QR code included. This will be sent to you during race week. No bibs will be posted out.
Team Managers can collect bibs for the whole crew in one go! Just remember to let your team members know that you're picking up bibs on their behalf.
Majestic on Durham is a short walk from the central business district and has free limited 15 minute parking in the front car park. Alternative street car parking is available.
Open HoursFriday 19 February: 8.00am - 7.00pm
Saturday 20 February: 8.00am - 4.00pm
Bib Collection map
Race Day Info TentIf you have any questions on race morning, please visit our Info Tent located on Humphreys Drive. Open from 7.30am - 9.00am. Please allow at least 30 minutes as there will be long queues.
Arrive at the start line at least 30 minutes early, and ensure you’re in the right start group location before the gun goes off.
Event shuttle buses run to the start line from Christchurch Bus Exchange, on the corner of Lichfield and Colombo Street, Bay 8
Show your bib to the event staff before you board and enjoy your FREE ride
Gear Drop and Info Tent open at the start line on the corner of Humphreys Drive ands Tidal View
Last event shuttle bus to the start line leaves Christchurch Bus Exchange, Bay 8
Gear Drop closes strictly at 8.30am
All participants must be at the start line
Fun run starts
Info Tent closes
Finishers' festival kicks off at the finish line in Thomson Park with live music, food vendors and giveaways
Event shuttle buses leave the finish line from Bowhill Road/Thomson Park to the Christchurch Bus Exchange from 10.30am - 2.00pm
Show your bib to the event staff before you board and enjoy your FREE ride
The celebrations end and we look forward to seeing you at the start line in 2028
Last event shuttle buses leave from Bowhill Road/Thomson Park to the Bus Exchange
Drop your bag at the start line and collect it when you cross the finish line. Simply tear the gear tag from your bib and attach it to your bag – the tag and your bib share the same number, making your bag easy to locate.
Please note: no valuables, backpacks or handbags are accepted. Gear Drop closes strictly at 8.30am.
Our event shuttle buses are the easiest way in and out on the day - parking near the start and finish is limited and roads will be closed for the event.
Catch an event shuttle bus to the start line from Christchurch Bus Exchange on the corner of Lichfield and Colombo Street, Bay 8. Show your race bib for a FREE ride!
At the finish line, free event shuttle buses leave from Bowhill Road/Thomson Park back to the Christchurch Bus Exchange.
Participant drop off - in the shopping precinct at 1005 Ferry Road only, then walk to the start line area.
Please note, any exiting traffic from the shopping centre car park will need to go back onto Ferry Road due to road restrictions in place.
We recommend bringing your own drink bottles with you, but we will have a handful of water stations along the course for those who need to quench their thirst - check the course map for exact locations once confirmed for 2027.
Once you cross the finish line, you’ll receive your all-important finisher’s medal. Then, please keep moving, there will be lots of other participants behind you.
Remember to arrange a specific meeting spot with your friends and family, enjoy the music, food, freebies and entertainment waiting for you at the finish festival.
Head to the Information Tent at the finish line, or contact us afterwards with your name, bib number, and what you’ve lost.
Go straight to the nearest Information Tent - event staff will act immediately.
Yeah ... Nahs ... for race day
Have fun and check your race time on the Results page once you cross the finish line. Head to our FAQ's page for everything else.
