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.
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!
21km Half Marathon bag drop and Info tent open for last minute bib pick ups.
7.30am - 8.4km bag drop opens
7.45am - 21km Half Marathon starts
8.00am - entertainment and formalities for 8.4km start
Group warm up at the start area.
The event gets started.
Start Groups will be released in waves as follows:
After-party kicks off at the finish line!
Live music, food vendors and giveaways. Soak up the good vibes and celebrate completing #RTB25
First free event shuttles leave the finish line.
Running continuously until 2:15pm.
The celebrations end!
We look forward to seeing you all at the start line again next year!
We'll have a gear drop zone at the start line at Waitangi Park and at the finish line at Kilbirnie 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 next to Waitangi Park, look for your dedicated Start Group section (21km Half Marathon, 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.
Parking & temporary road closures
There will be several temporary road closures and parking restrictions during the event. To avoid delays, we highly recommend that you plan your travel and allow extra time. Find out more here.
Parking options at the start line for participants include*:
Wakefield carpark, WilsonParking 2 Chaffers Street, Taranaki Street parking or Care Park 24 Tory Street.Please note that the Harbourside Sunday Market will be on Barnett Street carpark.
Free post event shuttles
We’ll be running free post event shuttles from the finish line at Kilbirnie Park until 2:00pm.
Buses will go to:
- Stop 5000 – Courtenay Place Stop A (outside the Paramount Theatre)
- Wellington Station.
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 for the shuttles back, so don’t rush. Sit back, enjoy a drink, some food and soak up the entertainment, you will have earned it!
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.
Check out the course map so you're fully prepared on the day
Find your start group alongside Waitangi Park
See you at the finish line at Kilbirnie Park
Pinpoint your hospo site(s) & share the details with your team mates
Don't miss out ! Make RTB25 even more memorable with our official 2025 merch
We make it easy for all ages and fitness stages
Still got a few questions? Head to our FAQs page to find the answer.
