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Christchurch

Pre Race

Sunday 2 February

All those useful things to know before your race

Whether you’re planning to walk, run or roll your way from the estuary to New Brighton Pier, 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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No bibs will be posted out. ALL bibs must be picked up from Bib Collection.

Getting your bib

Bib Collection Location

Christchurch CBD. More details COMING SOON ...

Bib Collection Opening Hours

Thursday 30 January - 12:00pm to 7:00pm (corporate teams only)
Friday 31 January - 8:00am - 7:00pm (all participants)
Saturday 1 February - 8:00am - 4:00pm (all participants)

Parking

There will be limited and paid parking near to the Bib Collection venue.

Team Bibs

If you’re the team manager, you can pick up your team members’ bibs and timing tags from our Bib Collection venue. Please bring a copy of your Team List with you and let your team members know that you are collecting bibs on their behalf.

More information coming soon

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.

More information coming soon

Bag drop

We'll have a gear drop zone at the start line and at the finish line.

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.

More information coming soon

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 2025? 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.

More information coming soon

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 at $500 to the ‘We have you covered’ package at $2500. Be the team hero and secure your after-party package today!

More information coming soon

Hospitality Packages

On the day transport and shuttles

We’ll be running free post event shuttles from the finish line.

Simply show your bib to the event staff before you board the bus and enjoy your free ride!

More information coming soon

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Official merchandise

Make Round the Bays even more memorable with our 2025 merch.

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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.

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Four individuals stand in a grassy area, celebrating after a race. Three people in white shirts and medals cheer with their arms raised, while one in a red shirt smiles and holds a camera. A child in front holds up a medal, and people and tents are visible in the background.

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