When participants take part, whether it's colleagues, friends, families or local run clubs, motivation goes up, connections deepen and engagement carries well beyond the finish line.
Everyone takes part at their own pace, and you all celebrate together at the finish line.
We all know that things are better done together, so what are you waiting for?
Just follow these 6 easy steps to create your team online, whether it's a team for your colleagues, friends, whānau or local run club:
1. Choose your event location - Auckland, Wellington and/or Christchurch
2. Complete the team entry form
3. Add a Hospo Package(s) and catering from Pita Pit to your booking
4. Rally the troops
5. Pick up your team's bibs from Bib Collection
6. Dress-up on event day in our 'Legendary' theme
This does not automatically include a Team Manager’s entry.
Team Managers must complete the team form and then purchase entry/gift codes for themselves and team members taking part on the course.
Follow these steps to create your team online:
1. Select your event location above.
2. Complete the team form and select 'Yes' to purchase entry/gift codes for your team using a credit card.
On the entry/gift codes page you can select to purchase your team members' entries in full or pay part of their entry fees.
Remember to include an entry/gift code for yourself as Team Manager if you are taking part on the course.
Not sure how many team members you will have? No problem. Purchase an initial batch of entry/gift codes now and buy more at a later date.
3. When you receive the confirmation email, scroll down the page and click on the Dashboard button.
4. On your Dashboard, click on the Teams tab and click on the Understanding & Agreements button and then agree to the 3 terms on the next page.
5. From your team's Dashboard, copy the Team Registration Link and entry/gift code, then send them both to your team members so that they can sign up without paying.
6. Team members click on the Team Registration link, complete their entry form and enter the entry/gift code on the Payments page. Team members must click the green Apply button to activate the entry/gift code.
The amount on the Payments page will show as $0.00 if you are paying for your team members' entry fee in full. If you are paying for only part of their entry fee, once they click the Apply button, it will show how much they still need to pay.
As Team Manager, you will also need to follow this process if you are taking part on the course.
7. When team members click on the Submit button on the next page, they will receive a confirmation email and will automatically be added to your team.
8. From your team’s Dashboard, you can see who has signed up, transfer entries, pull a team list, send messages to your team and more!
9. Ensure all of your team members are signed up before the team cut off date. That way you can pick up your team's bibs together from Bib Collection. Team members who sign up after the deadline will need to pick up their own bibs. See team deadlines further down the page.
This does not automatically include a Team Manager’s entry.
Team Managers must complete the team form first and then sign themselves up separately if they’re taking part on the course.
Follow these steps to create your team online:
1. Select your event location above.
2. Complete the team form and say ‘No’ to purchasing entry/gift codes for yourself and your team members.
3. When you receive the confirmation email, scroll down the page and click on the Dashboard button.
4. On your Dashboard, click on the Teams tab and click onthe Understanding & Agreements button and then agree to the 3 terms on thenext page.
5. From your team's Dashboard, copy the Team RegistrationLink and then send this to your team members so that they can sign up and pay for their own entries. Also, send them a promo code if one has been supplied.
6. Team members click on the Team Registration link,complete their entry form and make payment for their entry.
If team members have a promo code, they enter the promo code on the Payments and click on the green Apply button first. They then make payment (if required) in the Payment Information section.
7. When team members click on the Submit button on the next page, they will receive a confirmation email and will automatically be added to your team.
8. From your team’s Dashboard, you can see who has signed up, transfer entries, pull a team list, send messages to your team and more!
9. Ensure all of your team members are signed up before the team cut off date. That way you can pick up your team's bibs together from Bib Collection. Team members who sign up after the deadline will need to pick uptheir own bibs. See team deadlines further down the page.
This option is only available for invoice amounts of $5,000+. Amounts less than $5,000 are payable by credit card only.
This option also does not automatically include a Team Manager’s entry.
Team Managers must request an Access Code from the RTB team and complete the team form first. Then sign themselves up separately if they're taking part on the course.
Follow these steps if you are making a part-payment towards your team members' entries which total $5000+:
1. Email the RTB team at roundthebays@stuff.co.nz and request an Access Code. Please also provide the following information in your email:
2. Once approved, the RTB team will send you a link to the teams form, an Access Code for you to use to set up your team and a promo code to send to your team members to use when they sign up.
3. Click on the link to the teams form and enter your Access Code on the right hand side of the form.
4. Next, complete your team’s details, select ‘No’ to purchasing entry/gift codes and complete the form.
5. In the confirmation email, scroll down the page and click on the Dashboard button.
6. On your Dashboard, click on the Teams tab and click on the Understanding & Agreements button and then agree to the 3 terms on the next page.
7. From your team's Dashboard, copy the Team Registration Link and send it to your team members along with the promo code. That way, they can sign up and pay for their own entry at the discounted rate. You will need to do this too as Team Manager if you're taking part on the course.
8. Team members click on the Team Registration link, complete their entry form and enter the promo code on the Payments page. Team members must click the green Apply button to activate the promo code.
9. When team members click on the Submit button on the next page, they will receive a confirmation email and will automatically be added toyour team.
10. From your team’s Dashboard, you can see who has signed up, transfer entries, pull a team list, send messages to your team and more!
11. Ensure all of your team members are signed up before the team cut off date. That way you can pick up your team's bibs together from Bib Collection. Team members who sign up after the deadline will need to pick uptheir own bibs. See team deadlines further down the page.
This option is available for invoice amounts $5000+ only. Amounts less than $5000 are payable by credit card only.
This option also does not automatically include a Team Manager’s entry.
Team Managers must request an Access Code from the RTB team and complete the team form first. Then sign themselves up separately if they're taking part on the course.
1. Email the RTB team at roundthebays@stuff.co.nz and request an Access Code. Please also provide the following information in your email:
2. Once approved, the RTB team will send you a link to the teams form, an Access Code for you to use to set up your team and a promo code to send to your team members to use when they sign up.
3. Click on the link to the teams form and enter your Access Code on the right hand side of the form.
4. Next, complete your team’s details, select ‘No’ to purchasing entry/gift codes and complete the form.
5. In the confirmation email, scroll down the page and click on the Dashboard button.
6. On your Dashboard, click on the Teams tab and click on the Understanding & Agreements button and then agree to the 3 terms on the next page.
7. From your team's Dashboard, copy the Team Registration Link and send it to your team members along with the promo code. That way, they can sign up without having to pay for their entry. You will need to do this too if you're taking part on the course.
8. Team members click on the Team Registration link,complete their entry form and enter the promo code on the Payments page. Team members must click the green Apply button to activate the promo code.
9. When team members click on the Submit button on the next page, they will receive a confirmation email and will automatically be added toyour team.
10. The RTB team will send you an invoice for payment within 10 days. Payment needs to be received in full before any team bibs are issued.
11. From your team’s Dashboard, you can see who has signed up, transfer entries, pull a team list, send messages to your team and more!
12. Ensure all of your team members are signed up before the team cut off date. That way you can pick up your team's bibs together from Bib Collection. Team members who sign up after the deadline will need to pick up their own bibs. See team deadlines further down the page.
Please ensure that your team members are all signed up in plenty of time so that your team bibs are ready to pick up from Bib Collection.
Team members who sign up after the deadline will need to pick up their own bib, as their bib will not be included in your team's pack.
5.00pm Friday 5 February
5.00pm Friday 12 February
5.00pm Friday 26 February
From $50 incl GST. Just select the Fast Track Bibs option when you create your team online. Available to teams with 50+ team members only.
Fast Track Bibs deadlines
Wellington - 5.00pm Friday 15 January
Christchurch - 5.00pm Friday 22 January
Auckland - 5.00pm Friday 5 February
55 years since the first Round the Bays hit the pavement , have a look at our hospitality options and how you can raise money for great causes.
Fun, fitness and an excuse for a team BBQ/after-party. Remember to book your Hospo Package(s) when you create your team online.
Every step counts. Run for a reason and raise funds for our official 2027 Charity Partner, or a cause close to your team's heart.
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