We are stoked to have such a great bunch of Series Partners involved with Southern Cross Round the Bays 2025! Our Partner family continues to help us drive the event series forward and truly support and share what we’re all about.
Southern Cross is New Zealand’s largest private funder and provider of healthcare services, with a shared vision of delivering healthier years for more New Zealanders. We’re here to support people to advance their health and wellbeing, so they can live well for longer.
As part of this goal, we’re excited to partner with Round the Bays in creating an event series that inspires people to get moving in a way that works for them. Whether you’re strolling with friends or chasing down a PB, Southern Cross invites you to join the fun and take the next step on your journey of health and wellbeing.
With over 155 locally-owned and operated stores in New Zealand and Australia, we are the EXPERTS IN FIT and one of the largest specialty athletic and lifestyle footwear retailers, stocking over 50 brands including; Hoka, Asics, Brooks, New Balance, Saucony, ON, Merrell, Skechers, Ascent, Archies and Alpha.
Visit one of our stores today and get fitted using MyFit 3D, an exclusive, revolutionary fitting experience that combines shoe expertise and knowledge of biodynamics with state-of-the-art technology to ensure the PERFECT FIT.
Since opening our doors in 2017, Chemist Warehouse has been committed to offering free prescriptions for every New Zealander, every day.
In six years, those free prescriptions have saved New Zealanders over $53 million. The Chemist Warehouse commitment to saving you money doesn’t end with free prescriptions. As we open in more communities across New Zealand, we’re making it more accessible and affordable for Kiwis to shop our huge range of vitamins, skincare, fragrances, cosmetics, baby care and more, at the best price.
Swisse is delighted to support Round the Bays 2025 and congratulate you for taking part in such an awesome event series.
Multivitamins are at the core of our brand and as the official vitamin partner, we love helping people lead healthier, happier lives. We encourage you all to SLEEP. EAT. SWISSE. REPEAT and of course keep on moving!
We are the Good food, Good life company. We believe in the power of food to enhance lives.
Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps pets to thrive, children to grow healthy and parents to age gracefully. It helps all of us to live life to the fullest. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations.
Stuff is thrilled to be the official media partner for Southern Cross Round the Bays!
Stuff is New Zealand's leading media company. It is the flagship website of Stuff Limited, which also owns dozens of newspaper and magazine titles, including the Sunday Star-Times, the Press and the Post.
Stuff Events is proud to be the driving force behind NZ’s funnest fun run series! We’re all about delivering experiences that focus on connection, economic impact and sustainability.
We connect with Kiwis across a broad range of New Zealand’s most-loved and iconic events. Our diverse portfolio encompasses every aspect of everyday Kiwis’ lives including food, sport, agriculture, lifestyle, business and travel.
Auckland Joggers Club (AJC) President, Eric Woods, and Auckland's Mayor and AJC founding member, Colin Key, started the event in 1972 with over 12,000 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 that 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.
A number of groups cater to different capabilities, and running/walking paces meeting every Tuesday, Thursday as well as Saturday for a run which starts from their Club Room. They're a great bunch of passionate people, who are inclusive and supportive. You don’t have to be a seasoned runner or a marathoner to join them, but they sure can help you become one!
Scholl is thrilled to join Round the Bays as an official sponsor, providing foot care solutions backed by over 100 years of expertise.
Scholl are global leaders in creating science-based footcare solutions. At Scholl we aim to help the world see their feet differently and make sure every step you take is your healthiest. That’s why we’re supporting you on your Round the Bays journey, to ensure your feet are able to take you where your heart wants to go.
Coca Cola Euro Pacific Partners is stoked to be involved with NZ largest fun run and helping keep participants hydrated for 2025 and beyond.
Whether it’s our award winning Sunday magazine, must read sport coverage or our goal worthy travel lift-out, the Sunday Star-Times is much more than a newspaper; every week we curate the best in New Zealand journalism to bring you hard hitting investigations, in depth analysis, and beautifully told and illustrated features to carry you through the most leisurely Sunday brunch.
Nuku Ora is the independent body for physical activity and is committed to everyone in the greater Wellington region having a life-long involvement in sport and active recreation.
Nuku Ora was established in 1990 with charitable status under the Charities Act.
Positioned at the centre of it all, The Post delivers nationwide award-winning analysis and exclusive articles on politics, business, and the arts.
With a dedicated team of national business reporters, beehive-based journalists, and varied opinion writers, we hold the powerful to account and bring the stories that matter most to our readers.
Fiercely independent, proudly Mainland, The Press continues to champion the values and stories that define our region.
The Press stands as a cornerstone of South Island journalism, delivering content that resonates with our community through life, opinion, and business. With a focus on South Island commentary, we offer insights that matter most to our readers.
