Frequent Questions

Entering the Run

How do I enter the run?: There are three easy ways to enter the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays. You may register online, download and complete a paper entry form or register in person at a Late-Entry booth.
How much does it cost to enter?: The entry fee for adults is $15. The entry fee for children (16 years and under) is $10. The entry fee includes a runner-number bib, entry to the event and a certificate (if requested).
Do I have to pay in order to compete?: Yes, every person taking part in the event must pay the entry fee.
Do entries sell-out?: No, there is no limit to the number of participants for Ports of Auckland Round the Bays.
Can I get a refund on my entry?: No, entry fees are not refundable. You may transfer your entry to another person by emailing the organisers with your name, your runner number and the details of the new entrant. You must then pass on your runner-number bib to the new entrant.
What should I do if I lose my runner-number bib?: Email the organisers prior to the event to confirm your 5-digit runner number. Take this number to the Late-Entry booth at the Start and you will receive a replacement runner-number bib.
Should I enter as a team or individual?: If you have more than four friends, family members or work colleagues who will be entering the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays, you may wish to enter as a Team. Groups of runners entering as a Team receive certificates displaying each runner's placing within his/her Team, rather than against his/her age or gender category. For Team entries, all runner-number bibs and certificates are sent to a single address, whereas Individual entries are sent separately to each runner.
What other rules are there?: Please view the Terms and Conditions page for full details.

Entering a Team

How many people do I need to form a team?: A team must consist of at least four entrants.
Are there entry fee discounts for large teams?: No, the entry fee is the same for individuals as large teams.
Can my company be invoiced for entry fees?: Yes. Register your team online and during the check-out process select the option to Pay On Invoice. An invoice will be emailed to you within minutes.
Is it possible to add more runners to my team?: Team managers may add more runners to their team using the Update Team function. This facility is only available beforethe team has been paid for. If you have already paid for your team, you'll need to create a second team containing the new entrants.

The Start

What time should I be at the Start?: That depends on how close to the front you wish to be; if you want to be near the front of the pack, you should aim to be at the Start no later than 8.30am.
Where is the Start line?: The Start line is on Quay St, just to the east of Tangihua St. View a map of the Start area.
Are there special buses to the Start?: Yes. Metrolink, GO West and North Star buses will run a continuous shuttle service along Tamaki Drive to the Start line between 7:00am and 8:30am. See the Transport page for more details.
Which roads will be closed for public access?: A complete list can be found in the road closure section of this site. Warning: Crossing the railway lines (near the start of the run) on foot is highly dangerous and is illegal. Trains will be running in this area during the run. Any person found to be trespassing in the rail corridor risks serious injury and will be liable to prosecution under the Railways Act. Team Leaders, please make your team members aware of this regulation.

During the Run

Can I rollerblade or cycle?: No, rollerblades and bicycles are not permitted on the course.
Can I bring my dog?: No, animals are not permitted on the course.
Can I push my child in a pram?: Yes, prams are permitted. We recommend entrants with prams start toward the back of the pack and keep to the left of the course.
Can my child take a bike or a scooter?: No, for safety reasons bikes, scooters and rollerblades are not permitted on the course.

The Finish

What happens at the Finish?

Runners arriving at the Finish will be directed to one of 18 chutes where the barcode on your runner-number bib will be scanned, and your time recorded.

Timing of the event will conclude at 12noon.

How do I get to the BBQ sites from the Finish?

Both BBQ sites are less than 1km from the Finish. There are maps available at the Finish if you need directions, or you can view/download a map from this site.

After the Run

When will the results be available?: The results will be available on this website on Monday, 15 March 2010.
When will I receive my certificate?: Certificates will be sent out (to those who request them) in mid-April. Individuals entering the run online may request a certificate during the registration process.
How do I request a certificate if entering as a team?: Certificates for all members in a team will be sent to the Team Manager in mid-April. You are not required to request a certificate if you are a member of a team.

BBQ Sites

Do BBQ sites sell-out?: Yes, sites at Madill's Farm are usually sold out by late January, and sites at Glover Park are often sold out in the week prior to the run.
Can my company be invoiced for BBQ site fees?: Yes. Book your site online and during the check-out process select the option to Pay On Invoice. An invoice will be emailed to you within minutes.
Is power and/or water supplied to BBQ sites?: No.
Is parking for buses available at the BBQ sites?: Yes, there is limitedparking for buses. Bus parking spaces fill-up by 8am, and buses will be turned away once all reserved spaces are filled.
Is parking for cars available at the BBQ sites?: Each 7m x 7m BBQ site entitles the purchaser to a single Car Pass for the ground in question (Madill's Farm or Glover Park). Cars without passes will not be permitted onto the ground under any circumstances. Cars with passes must be parked within the boundary of the 7m x 7m BBQ site (ie, no parking on the walkways between sites). Limited paid parking is available at both Madill's Farm and Glover Park, and there is public parking available on the surrounding streets of both grounds, except where marked otherwise.
What other rules are there?: Please view the BBQ Sites Terms and Conditions page for full details.

No Answer?

If you have a question about the event which you feel is not addressed on this page, please email the organisers.