Southern Cross Round the Bays - Auckland

Southern Cross Round the Bays - Auckland

Sunday, 8 March 2026

Quay Street to St Heliers, Auckland

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The Southern Cross Round the Bays on 8 March 2026 in Auckland isn’t your average fun run - it’s New Zealand’s largest.

The 8.4km course is flat and follows the Waitematā Harbour’s picturesque coastline starting on Quay Street in the CBD and finishing in St Heliers Bay.

Tens of thousands of people take part in this event each year. It brings people from different cultures, workplaces and abilities together in one spectacular mass of colour and pride. It is Auckland’s biggest street party with a course filled with entertainment as you move and groove & walk, jog, run or roll.

Take part as an individual, with your friends, whānau, colleagues or as part of a team.

Series

Round The Bays Series
- Previous in series (22 February 2026)

Distances/Events

8.4K

Location map

This event starts at Quay St and finishes at Vellenoweth Green in St Heliers Bay.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 1 September 2025.

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