Run for inclusion. Fundraise for change.

Be part of something bigger at Round the Bays 2026 and help us shine a light for the 1 in 6 New Zealanders living with hearing loss.

Whether you’re running solo, with friends, or representing your workplace, we want YOU on our team!

 

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Why join our team?

  • Raise awareness for the 1 in 6 Kiwis
  • Fundraisers receive a branded running T-Shirt
  • Help us expand our programmes
  • Help us prevent hearing loss
  • Help us detect hearing loss
  • Help us support the Deaf and hard of hearing community

 

Why it matters

  • 880,000+ Kiwis live with hearing loss.

  • Nearly 60% of childhood hearing loss is preventable. 

  • Hearing loss rates are expected to double in the next 25 years.

Join our team and make every step count for the Deaf and hard of hearing community

 

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About Round the Bays

Round the Bays has been a platform where beloved NZ charities connect with everyday Kiwis, build awareness and raise funds that help keep their services running.

You can choose to run, roll or stroll for our charity — and create a fundraising page in seconds.

  • Turn your kilometres into kindness
  • Stay motivated on the course with a purpose driving your every step
  • Get friends, whānau and colleagues to support a meaninful cause to you

Here is why Toni-Anne choose to join the team:

"I like running for personal enjoyment. When I saw rhw post about the event on Facebook, I thought this is something nice I can do to give back."

 

Read Toni-Anne's story

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