We’re committed to making New Zealand’s funnest fun run the most inclusive of all!
We’ve been working with Paralympics New Zealand on ways to increase accessibility at Round the Bays so that all New Zealanders can take part. Whether you want to run, walk or roll.
For Round the Bays 2025, we have created two mobility Start Groups - Competitive Mobility and Non-Competitive Mobility.
Are you a harry hard-out ready to take on the race at top speed? If you can complete the 8.4km course in less than 36 minutes, sign up under the Competitive Mobility Start Group. You’ll start at the front of the pack along with the Elite Start Group.
Looking to take things at a slower pace? Sign up under the Non-Competitive Mobility Start Group. You’ll start at the back of the Walkers Start Group, along with those pushing strollers and slower walkers. Your race time doesn’t begin until you cross the start line mat, so you can still knock off your personal best! If you're not in to crowds and completing the course in more than 36 minutes, let us know at @roundthebays@stuff.co.nz and we'll find a solution!
We recommend using public transport and/or our event shuttles to get to and from the start and finish line as there is limited parking close by.
No problem. A friend or family member can pick up your bib on your behalf from Bib Collection. They just need to know your bib number. You can also collect your bib on the day at our start line Information Tent. However, please allow at least 45 minutes - you don’t want to be queuing to get your bib when all your mates have set off!
Yes, registered service animals (not pets) are welcome to join you at Round the Bays. Sign up to the Non-Competitive Mobility Start Group to ensure the safety of your service animal on the course. Please also email the team at roundthebays@stuff.co.nz to let them know that you'll be bringing your service animal on the day.
There will be accessible toilets at the start line, on the course and at the finish line.
You can bring your own food, but there will also be a great range of food vendors to choose from at the finish line and a coffee van at the start line where you can fuel up.
There will be a bag drop at the start line where you can leave your bag and this will be taken to the finish line for you to collect when you’ve finished the race.
Please tear off the bag drop tag from your race bib and attach it to 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.
Absolutely! Your guide/support person can accompany you at Round the Bays, no charge. However, if they’re looking to compete alongside you and get their own race time and medal, they will need to enter themselves separately.
We'd love to hear from you. Email the team at roundthebays@stuff.co.nz and let us know your requirements.
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