Sunday 14 February 2027
Southern Cross Round the Bays – Wellington
Wellington, Waitangi Park to Kilbirnie Park
The race
About this course
The course offers a scenic journey around Wellington’s inner city harbour, starting at Waitangi Park. Runners will navigate along Evans Bay Parade, with a left turn onto Cobham Drive, continuing past the Troy Street roundabout before making a U-turn at the Miramar Roundabout and finishing at Kilbirnie Park.
The event features a vibrant atmosphere with various entertainment options along the route, contributing to a festive community spirit. Participants have the flexibility to join as individuals or in groups, fostering a sense of camaraderie among friends, family, and colleagues. The event is significant in the local calendar, often characterized as a major street celebration.
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Distances
8.4K
8.4km
Half Marathon
21.1km
What to expect
Race day conditions
Terrain and altitude come from the course. Weather is a ten-year average for this date, not a forecast.
Weather data by Open-Meteo(opens in a new tab).
The course
Race route
Interactive Strava map with elevation profile and GPX data.
This map is based on a past edition of the event. The route for the upcoming edition may be different — check the official website.
Getting there
Event location
Herd Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New ZealandGet directions(opens in a new tab)
From runners
What runners wish they’d known
Event details and map location come from public information on the official event website(opens in a new tab). If a listing looks out of date, or you need exact start lines and course maps, check the official source or email [email protected].
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