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.
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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!
Our free event shuttles start leaving from The Parade, Vellenoweth Green (finish area) and from Melanesia Road, Madills Farm (hospo sites area) to the start line. Shuttles run until 8:30am. Bag drop will be open from 7:30am.
Entertainment and formalities begin at the start area on Quay Street.
Charity cheque presentation and the group warm up at the start area.
The event gets started.
Start Groups will be released in waves as follows:
After-party on Vellenoweth Green kicks off! Teams head to Madills Farm to celebrate. Live music, food vendors and giveaways. Soak up the good vibes and celebrate completing #RTB25.
First free event shuttle from Long Drive (2 min walk from the finish area) leaves to head back to Britomart.
Running continuously until 2:15pm.
First free event shuttle from Melanesia Road (Madills Farm) leaves to head back to Britomart.
Running continuously until 2:15pm
The celebrations end!
We look forward to seeing you all at the start line again next year!
Pre-race:
Located on the corner of Quay Street and Tangihua Street. Open from 7:30am - 9:15am on the day of the event. There’s also a bag drop at Vellenoweth Green before you board the bus.
Post race:
Pick up your bag at the finish line on The Parade side of Vellenoweth Green in St Heliers.
Use a drawstring bag for your gear, no bigger than a shoe bag. Do not leave valuables in your bag. No backpacks or handbags please.
When you arrive at the start line area on Quay Street, look for your dedicated Start Group section (Elite & Competitive Mobility, Runners, Joggers or Walkers).
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.
As well as free transport on AT buses & trains, we’ll be running free event shuttles between the start and finish areas - simply show your bib to the event staff at the pick up zone for 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!
From The Parade (Vellenoweth Green) to Commerce Street (start line): 6:45am - 8:30am
From Melanesia Road (Madills Farm) to Commerce Street (start line): 7am - 8:30am
From Long Drive to Britomart: 10:30am - 2:15pm
From Melanesia Road (Madills Farm) to Britomart: 11:30am - 2:15pm
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, at the finish line and at Madills Farm.
Check out the course map so you're fully prepared on the day.
Get an idea of where your Start Group will begin on the course...COMING SOON
Find out more about the finish line area...COMING SOON
Find out where to hop on our post event shuttle buses...COMING SOON
Here's how to get to Madills Farm for your team's after- party...COMING SOON
We make it easy for all ages and fitness stages.
Still got a few questions? Head over to our FAQs page to get all the information you might need.