The capital’s largest fun run just got funner! Round the Bays is mixing things up for 2025! We’ve upped the ante with new course options – 8.4kms or 21kms – each packed with entertainment, making the iconic event Wellington’s biggest street party. Get amongst it – move and groove & walk, jog, run or roll from the city around the bays to Kilbirnie Park. Grab your friends, whanau or colleagues for a fun run like no other. RTB: putting the fun in fun run.
Stuff Events is excited to join forces with Nuku Ora to deliver the largest mass participation event in the Lower North Island. A fun day out for all ages and fitness stages!
Welly we are mixing things up this year. First off, you can choose whether you class yourself as a runner, jogger or walker. Next up is which course you'll tackle.
We've upped the ante with new course options of 8.4km (aka a mash up of the 5.5km and 10km) - we reckon it's super family and fitness-friendly and also allows you to take in the sights of a few more bays.
The new course will kick off by Waitangi Park, then you take a left off Evans Bay Parade onto Cobham Drive, past the Troy St roundabout and then doubling back at Miramar Roundabout before arriving at Kilbernie Park.
That's where a finisher's medal, a cool drink and the after party await. For those high-achieving Harry Hard-outs – aka loyalists – the 21km classic is the route you know and love, down to the mm.
Got a question about your entry or hospo package? Not sure what to do on race day or where to collect your bib? Find out more…
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All you need to know about getting to the event, bib collection and more.
Start times, transport, post event details and more.
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We make it easy for all ages and fitness stages.
Gather your crew, book a hospo package and celebrate your achievements after the race with kai and sweaty high-fives.
Make Round the Bays even more memorable with our 2025 merch.
Run for a reason! Fundraise or donate to a charity close to your heart.
You're never too old to dress up! Dust off your costumes and take part in NZ's funnest fun run series dressed as your fave superhero!
Join us in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington on Sunday 16 February 2025. Take part as an individual, with your friends, whānau, colleagues or as part of a team.