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Christchurch/Race Day
Christchurch

Race Day

Sunday 2 February
Enter the race

All you need to know for race day

Whilst we enjoy getting amongst the fun, we also pride ourselves on our operations and your health and safety, so please familiarise yourself with the important info below so you can get the best out of your day.

Move, groove and make it matter

Please wear your race number on the front of your shirt with nothing covering it so that we can track your race time.

Remember to complete your emergency contact details on the back of your bib and arrange a meeting place at the finish line in case you lose your friends along the course! Writing your mobile number on your kids’ arms is a great idea too.

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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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Event schedule

7:00AM

Bag drop and Info tent open for last minute bib pick ups.

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8:00AM

Entertainment and formalities begin at the start area.

8:30AM - 9:00AM

Group warm up at the start area.

9:15AM

The event gets started.

Start Groups will be released in waves as follows:

  • 9:15am - Competitive Mobility, Elite Runners & Runners 
  • 9:30am - Joggers 
  • 9:45am - Walkers & Non-Competitive Mobility
10:00AM - 12:30PM

After-party kicks off at the finish line!

Live music, food vendors and giveaways. Soak up the good vibes and celebrate completing #RTB25

10:30AM

First free event shuttles leave the finish line.

Running continuously until 2:15pm.

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1:00pM

The celebrations end!

We look forward to seeing you all at the start line again next year!

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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. 

Wave start times

When you arrive at the start line area on Tidal View, look for your dedicated Start Group section (Elite & Competitive Mobility, Runners, Joggers or Walkers).

To avoid crowd congestion, we’ll be releasing Start Groups in waves.

Please be patient. There’s no need to rush! Your personal start time doesn’t begin until you cross the timing mats at the start line.

Colour
Black
Start Group
Elite & Competitive Mobility
Start Area
Tidal View
Wave starts
9:15am
Colour
Blue
Start Group
Runners
Start Area
Tidal View
Wave starts
9:15am
Colour
Orange
Start Group
Joggers
Start Area
Tidal View
Wave starts
9:30am
Colour
Pink
Start Group
Walkers & Non-Competitive Mobility
Start Area
Tidal View
Wave starts
9:45am

Transport and free shuttles

We’ll be running free pre and post event shuttles. Simply show your bib to the event staff before you board the bus and enjoy your free ride! 

Please note there will be wait times at peak periods, so don’t rush. Sit back, enjoy a drink, some food and soak up the entertainment, you will have earned it!

Pre-event shuttles

More details COMING SOON...

Check back later.

Post-event shuttles

More details COMING SOON...

Check back later

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Hydration

We encourage you to bring your own refillable water bottle on race day. However, there will be water stations at the start area, along the course, and at the finish line.

The Course and event maps

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Course Map

Check out the course map so you're fully prepared on the day.

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Start Map

Get an idea of where your start group will begin on the course...COMING SOON

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Finish Line Map

Find out more about the finish line area...COMING SOON

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Post Event Buses

Find out where to hop on our post event shuttle buses...COMING SOON

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Getting to Hospo

Here's how to get to the hospo zone for your team's after party...COMING SOON

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Accessibility

We make it easy for all ages and fitness stages.

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Official merchandise

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

Look the part
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Frequently asked questions

Still got a few questions? Head to our FAQs page to find the answer.

Event faqs
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