Round the Bays 2026

There are frequent bus services from around Auckland to get to the starting point on Quay Street (by Spark Arena). Use Journey Planner or the AT Mobile app to plan your journey, or visit the timetables page for scheduled bus times.

There will be free face painting for runners at Te Komititanga Square and Smales Farm bus station from 6am to 9am.

There will be bus detours and stop closures before and after the event. Check Live Departures before you travel to see if your stop is affected. Use Journey Planner to find your nearest alternative stop.

Bus travel in Auckland is included from the start of daily services until 5pm. Simply show your racing bib to the driver when boarding, and remember to keep your bib for the journey home.

Train travel in Auckland is included from the start of daily services until 5pm. Simply show your racing bib to the driver when boarding, and remember to keep your bib for the journey home.

There will be a partial closure on the Southern line, and a full closure on the Eastern Lines on the day of this event.

Southern Line: Buses will replace trains between Pukekohe and Ōtāhuhu. Trains will still be running between Ōtāhuhu and Waitematā 

Eastern Line: Buses will replace trains between Manukau and Waitematā.

The Downtown Ferry Terminal is located near Waitematā Station. Ferry passengers can then walk 15 minutes or catch a bus to the starting point on Quay Street (by Spark Arena).

Use our Journey Planner or the AT Mobile App to plan your journey or visit the timetables page for scheduled ferry times.

Standard fares apply for travel by ferry. Tag on and off with:

• AT HOP card. Standard fares apply. Children aged 5–15 travel free on weekends with a registered AT HOP card, and children under 5 travel free when with a paying passenger.

• Contactless payments with your contactless card or smart device. Learn more about contactless payments.

Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place on the day. Visit our Road closure page to find out more about specific road closures.

See the bus & train sections of this webpage for further details and to plan your journey.

Auckland Transport (AT) proudly partners with major event organisers to deliver seamless, stress-free travel experiences for attendees. As part of our commitment to accessible and sustainable transport, we offer integrated ticketing—a convenient option where bus & train fares are included in the event ticket.

This initiative is part of a subsidised cost-share arrangement between AT and event organisers, designed to reduce barriers to public transport and support smoother journeys to and from events. Integrated ticketing helps reduce congestion, supports environmental goals, and enhances the overall event experience. Event organisers can choose to opt into this service based on their event’s needs and priorities.