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Schools

Join us for Southern Cross Round the Bays 2025 and take up our FREE Schools Programme offer!

Round the Bays is a great way for you and your students to get active, put the fun into exercise and take part in this iconic New Zealand event.

The 8.4km course is flat and everyone is welcome to take part at their own pace, making it easy for your whole school to be involved.

Plus you can create your on fundraising page and fundraise for your school. Are you in?

Fill in the register your interest form below or email us at roundthebays@stuff.co.nz and the team will be in touch!

Be part of the action

Enjoy a morning of fun on us and with thanks to Southern Cross! We supply the backdrop and schools’ after-party, you bring the colour and life.

There will be entertainment along the course, a finisher’smedal, official race cap and kai in the Schools Zone for you all to enjoy free of charge.

The Schools Programme includes:

* 30 FREE entries for students
* 5 FREE entries for teachers, parents and caregivers
* 35 FREE caps for you all to wear on the day
* FREE kai post event provided by Tuckr®, our schools catering partner
* finisher's medal for everyone that crosses the finish line
* certificate to download to remember the day
* dedicated Southern Cross Schools Zone where you can celebrate your achievements together post race
* bibs and caps couriered to your school before event day

Our Schools Package is open to intermediate and secondary schools with an EQI rating of 470 - 569.

Free coach transport for Wellington region schools only (subject to eligibility).
Free transport on AT buses and trains for Auckland region schools. Just show your bib when you board.

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35 FREE entries

35 FREE entries - 30 for students (Year 7 and above) + 5 adult entries for teachers, parents and/or caregivers

A group of people wearing yellow shirts and race bibs stand and sit on grass, posing with a person in a lion mascot costume. There are buildings and tents in the background, and other people are also present, indicating a public event or race.

FREE kai post event

Enjoy free access to our post-event Southern Cross Schools Zone where your team can celebrate and enjoy kai from Tuckr®. A social enterprise revolutionising school food service.

A group of people, including children and adults, are outdoors under a canopy. The central child, wearing a white t-shirt and cap, is smiling and raising their fist triumphantly while holding a medal. Others around are sitting or standing, enjoying the event.

Race bling

Receive our official event cap and the all important finisher’s medal for all those who complete the course. Plus, a downloadable certificate to remember your day!