Round the Bays
Round the Bays is one of New Zealand’s most iconic fun run and walk events, bringing thousands of people together each year across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. It’s a chance to get active, connect with your community, and support causes that matter.
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Run for inclusion. Fundraise for change.
With the successful 2026 edition of Round the Bays completed, we are already looking for participants who would be interested in joining our team and in fundraising.
Whether you’re running solo, with friends, or representing your workplace, we want YOU on our team.
2027 Round the Bays dates:
- Wellington February 14
- Christchurch February 21
- Auckland March 7
Active fundraiser joining our team will receive a branded running T-Shirt
Why it matters
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880,000+ Kiwis live with hearing loss
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Nearly 60% of childhood hearing loss is preventable.
- Hearing loss rates are expected to double in the next 25 years.
Register you interest to join our team early so we can make every step count for the Deaf and hard of hearing community
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Will you join our team in 2027?
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Thank you for registering interest. You will receive further information shortly via email.
What You Support as a Fundraiser
As a fundraiser joining our Round the Bays team you help us:
- Raise awareness for the 1 in 6 Kiwis with hearing loss
- Deliver a range of community programmes
- Raise awareness of safe listening habits
- Identify hearing loss earlier and guide people toward a support pathway
- Support the Deaf and hard of hearing community
How Our Programmes Connect
Community Programmes
From classrooms to retirement villages, from sports fields to community halls — hearing inclusion is needed at every stage of life.
Explore Hearing Health Research
Research plays a vital role in improving hearing health. Find reports, studies, and insights that inform our work and advocacy.
Workplace Hearing Awareness
We help organisations create hearing-aware and accessible workplaces through education, communication access initiatives, and accreditation.
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