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Ports of Auckland Round the Bays

Having a working port in a major international city like Auckland is a special responsibility. We are proud and excited to have the opportunity to support Round the Bays, an iconic and hugely popular Auckland event, right on the doorstep of our Waitemata seaport.

The next Ports of Auckland Round the Bays fun run has been pencilled in for Sunday 9 March 2014.

Ports of Auckland Round the Bays has been an annual event in Auckland since 1972, when the Auckland Joggers Club initiated it. The first run attracted 1200 participants and has now grown to be one of the world's largest fun-runs with nearly 40,000 registered runners and an estimated 70,000 participants.

The run is 8.4km long over a flat course that follows the contours of Auckland's Waitemata harbour. It is started in the city on Quay St and finishes on the waterfront at St Heliers Bay.

See the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2010 video here.

Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2010.

Members of the Ports of Auckland team got some training tips from the pro - Terrenzo Bozzone.

 Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2010.

Chief Executive Tony Gibson waves to the participants.
Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2010.

Mayor Len Brown leads the countdown at the start line.

 Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2010.

Families and team mates enjoy the food and entertainment after the run.
Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2010.

Families enjoy the entertainment at Madills Farm after the fun-run.

 Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2010.

Ports of Auckland Round the Bays is a fun day out for the family.

Proceeds from the 2013 Ports of Auckland Round the Bays will benefit the following charities:

Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2013 supporting some very worthy children's charities.

Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2013 supporting some very worthy children's charities.

  • YMCA- Camp Adair, which celebrates its 100th Year in 2013, and will receive funds for the improvements to the Field Camp facilities.
  • Variety - The Children's Charity - funds raised will provide five Decile 1 South Auckland secondary schools with 10 laptops per school, impacting more than 6,500 students.
  • Make a Wish Foundation, enabling children with life-threatening medical conditions to have a wish come true.
  • Auckland Cystic Fibrosis Branch will receive funds for essential nebulisers and physiotherapy equipment to help people with CF.
  • Choice Foundation - Stand Tall, will help provide children from seven intermediate schools to develop their potential through a range of activities.
  • Fairfax First Books will provide children in disadvantaged communities with access to books.

To find out more about this years charities, visit www.roundthebays.co.nz