Round the Bays Wellington
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About the race
Round the Bays Wellington is a city road event running along Wellington’s waterfront from Waitangi Park to Kilbirnie Park. It offers multiple course options and organised start groups so participants can begin near others at a similar pace.
Distances available:
- 8.4km from Waitangi Park to Kilbirnie Park
- Half Marathon (certified course)
- 5.5km family shortcut on the day
Entries include a race bib and timing chip, a finisher’s medal and certificate, on-course water stations and first aid, on-course entertainment, access to the finishers' festival and sponsor activations, and free event shuttle buses. Infants aged 0–4 years can enter free and receive a medal at the finish.
Start groups are arranged by expected finish time and ability, with separate groupings for adults, children and infants; options include categories for elite runners, joggers, walkers and wheelchair or disability entry. Entries are sold in price bands across booking periods and include GST and transaction fees. Transfers between participants are possible via the Race Roster dashboard for a fee.
The course links two green spaces along Wellington’s bays and additional race day details such as water stations and cutoffs are provided on the event’s race day information pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
