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.
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.
Don't forget to hydrate! 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.
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, 181 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven Marina, Auckland 1011.
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!
Pre-event buses
There is limited parking at the start line and finish line. Catch the bus to the start line from Christchurch Bus Exchange on the corner of Lichfield and Colombo Street.
All buses will be leaving from Bay 8 from 7.00am - 9.00am.
Participant drop off areas
Option 1 - public car park 1004 Ferry Road (Woolworths/Mitre 10 precint).
Option 2 - Kite Lane drop off only.
Please note, any exiting traffic will need to turn left onto Humphreys Drive as road restrictions are in place.
Once participants have been dropped off, please use the traffic light crossing on Ferry Road to enter into the Starting Zone safely.
Bag drop and Info Tent open at the start at the Anytime Fitness car park on Ferry Road from 7.00am - 9.45am.
The event gets started.
Start Groups will be released in waves as follows*:
* Wave start times subject to change based on participant numbers.
After-party kicks off at the finish line at Thomson Park!
Live music, food vendors and giveaways. Soak up the good vibes and celebrate completing #RTB25
First free event buses leave the finish line from BowhillRoad/Thomson Park to the Christchurch Bus Exchange.
The celebrations end!
We look forward to seeing you all at the start line again in 2026.
Pre-race: There will be a gear drop off at the Anytime Fitness car park on Ferry Road from 7.00am - 9.45am.
Post-race: There will be a collection point at the southern end of Thomson Park.
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.
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 & Non-Competitive Mobility).
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.
*Wave start times subject to change based on participant numbers.
Take a free event bus! Due to road closures, there will be very limited parking at the start line and finish line.
Pre-race: We are running free event buses to the start line from Christchurch Bus Exchange on the corner of Lichfield and Colombo Street. All buses will be leaving from Bay 8 from 7.00am - 9.00am.
Post-race: We are running free buses from BowhillRoad/Thomson Park to the Christchurch Bus Exchange from 10.30am - 2.00pm.
Simply show your bib to the event staff before you board the bus and enjoy your free ride!
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.
Road restrictions will start to be enforced from 4.00am on Sunday 30 March along the course. One way traffic will be maintained along the majority of the course, excluding Marine Parade.
New Brighton
Marine Parade will be closed between Bowhill Road and Bridge Street to all traffic from 4.00am - 2.30pm. We encourage all residents to exit North New Brighton via Pages Road.
Bridge Street eastbound lane will be closed. The westbound lane will remain open for eastbound traffic only to exit New Brighton.
There will be a managed crossing at the Estuary Road and Bridge Street roundabout to support public buses and local residents exiting South New Brighton.
State Highway 74
The southbound lane on State Highway 74 (Dyers Road) will be closed between Humphreys Drive and Bridge Street. Diversions will be in place, but the northbound lane will remain open at all times.
Ferrymead
The southbound lane of Linwood Avenue/Humphreys Drive between State Highway 74 and Ferry Road will be closed. The northbound lane will remain open at all times. There will be a managed pedestrian crossing at the traffic lights at Tidal View.
Tidal View will be closed fully to all traffic and residents during road closures from 4.00am to 11.30am.
The cycle path on Humphreys Drive and Tidal View will be closed during 6.00am to 11.30am. Diversions will be in place. Roads will be opened progressively as the roads clear of foot traffic and waste is removed. Safety is paramount.
Approximately from 10.30am, we will have two-way access from Tidal View to State Highway 74. With two-way traffic on State Highway 74 from 11.00am and all other affected roads open to two-way traffic from approximately 1.30pm.
* Subject to change
Check out the course map so you're fully prepared on the day.
Find your start group and starting point.
See you at the finish line at Thomson Park.
Find the School Zone at the finish line at Thomson Park.
Pinpoint your hospo site(s) & share the details with your team mates.
We make it easy for all ages and fitness stages.
Still got a few questions? Head to our FAQs page to find the answer.
