Hey Canterbury, there's a new kid on the block! Get ready to lace up and maybe dress up. Pound the pavement – and the beach – in a fun-filled 8.4km. Run, walk or stroll around the bays from the estuary to the pier – your place, your pace. You bring your friends, whanau or workmates. We bring the entertainment, a finisher’s medal, picturesque views and a morning of ridiculous fun. It's for all ages and fitness stages. RTB: Putting the fun in fun run!
The course is where it's at ... Whether you're a walker, jogger or runner, get ready to lace up and pound the pavement – and the beach.
To inject the fun into fun run, we will be starting on the edge of the Christchurch Estuary on Tidal View (at full tide, we checked). Head along Linwood Ave and turn right into Dyers Road where entertainment every 400m will keep you moving and grooving. It's then a right onto Bridge Street up to The Parade. This is where the fun really kicks up a notch – as you get to choose your route!
Will you go 'fast' or 'scenic'? For those Harry Hard-outs where time is of the essence, boost down Marine Parade past the pier. Or for those that want to change it up and have some sand between the toes, go for a bit more of a burn run along the beach – then join your friends for the final push along the Parade to Thompson Park. That's where a finisher's medal, a cool drink and the after party await.
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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Find out how your school can take part...COMING SOON
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 Ōtautahi Christchurch on Sunday 2 February 2025. Take part as an individual, with your friends, whānau, colleagues or as part of a team.