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Here's everything you need to know for race morning in Auckland.
Head to Bib Collection before race day. Pick up your individual or team's bibs, grab your official Southern Cross Round the Bays merch, and check out our event partners' activations for giveaways, prizes and samples whilst you're there.
Bring along your confirmation email with the QR code included. This will be sent to you during race week. No bibs will be posted out.
Team Managers can collect bibs for the whole crew in one go! Just remember to let your team members know that you're picking up bibs on their behalf.
Victory Convention Centre, 98 Beaumont Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland 1010
Victory Convention Centre is located on Beaumont Street, just across from Victoria Park.
There is limited free and paid parking at the venue and on the surrounding streets.
Open HoursThursday 4 March: 11.00am - 4.00pm corporate teams only / 4.00pm - 7.00pm all participants
Friday 5 March: 8.00am - 7.00pm
Saturday 6 March: 8.00am - 4.00pm
Race Day Info TentIf you have any questions on race morning, please visit our Info Tent on Britomart Place located in front of Les Mills. Open from 7.00am - 9.00am. Please allow at least 45 minutes as there will be long queues.
Arrive at the start line at least 30 minutes early, and ensure you’re in the right start group location before the gun goes off.
Event shuttle buses to the start line depart from The Parade, Vellenoweth Green (finish area) and from Melanesia Road, Madills Farm (Hospitality Zone) to the city
Show your bib to the event staff before you board and enjoy your FREE ride
LAST BUSES DEPART 8.00AM
Gear Drop openS on Britomart Place, opposite Les Mills, look for the large Mainfreight truck
Info Tent opens on Britomart Place, in front of Les Mills
Entertainment, charity presentation and group warm at the start area on Quay Street
Last buses depart from The Parade, Vellenoweth Green (finish area) and from Melanesia Road, Madills Farm (Hospitality Zone) to the city
Gear Drop closes strictly at 8.30am
All participants must be at the start line
Fun Run starts
Info Tent on Britomart Place closes
Finishers' festival kicks off at the finish line on Vellenoweth Green, St Heliers with live music, food vendors and giveaways
Teams head to Madills Farm Hospo Zone to celebrate their achievements together
Event shuttle buses depart from Long Drive (2 min walk from the finish area) to Britomart and from Melanesia Road, Madills Farm(Hospitality Zone) to Britomart
Running continuously from 11.00am until 2.00pm
Show your bib to the event staff before you board and enjoy your FREE ride
Celebrations end and we look forward to seeing you at the start line in 2028
Last buses leave Long Drive and Melanesia Road back to Britomart
Drop your bag opposite Les Mills on Britomart Place or at Vellenoweth Green before you board the bus to the start line, and then collect it when you cross the finish line.
Simply tear the gear tag from your bib and attach it to your bag – the tag and your bib share the same number, making your bag easy to locate.
Please note: no valuables, backpacks or handbags are accepted. Gear Drop closes strictly at 8.30am.
Plan your journey in advance. With the scale of this epic event, limited parking near the start and finish, major road closures and the need to prioritise participant safety, please allow extra time for delays travelling to and from the event.
Public transport is FREE and easy on all AT bus and rail services - just show your bib or entry confirmation email. The start line is a short walk from Waitematā/Britomart bus and train stations. Find out more.
FREE pre-event buses are available 6.30am - 8.00am
- Vellenoweth Green, St Heliers (finish line area) to start line
- Melanesia Road, Madills Farm (Hospitality Zone ) to start line
FREE post-event buses are available as follows:
- Long Drive to Britomart: 11.00am - 2.00pm (2 mins walk from finish line)
- Melanesia Road to Britomart: 11.00am - 2.00pm (Hospitality Zone)
We recommend bringing your own drink bottles with you, but we will have a handful of water stations along the course for those who need to quench their thirst - check the course map for exact locations once confirmed for 2027.
Once you cross the finish line, you’ll receive your all-important finisher’s medal. Then, please keep moving, there will be lots of other participants behind you.
Remember to arrange a specific meeting spot with your friends and family, enjoy the music, food, freebies and entertainment waiting for you at the finish festival.
Head to the Information Tent at the finish line, or contact us afterwards with your name, bib number, and what you’ve lost.
Go straight to the nearest Information Tent - event staff will act immediately.
Yeah ... Nahs ... for race day
Have fun and check your race time on the Results page once you cross the finish line. Head to our FAQ's page for everything else.
