AMI Round The Bays 2012

Come join in the buzz of Wellington’s biggest fun run/walk on 26 February 2012.

AMI Round the Bays Wellington takes advantage of a picturesque setting which winds its way around Wellington’s stunning inner city harbour.

The 7km fun run/walk starts in the city centre and follows Oriental and Evans Bays Parade to Kilbirnie Park in the City’s south-east. The ISC Lenco Half Marathon continues on around the Miramar Peninsula where it hugs the harbour shoreline, before returning to the finish line festival at Kilbirnie Park.

The event is in its 14th year, with the half marathon option available for the fourth year running. In 2011 a record 11,100 people took part. Live music, food stalls, spot prizes and massage tents at the finish line add to the festival atmosphere.

The event is organised by Sport Wellington, a regional sports trust which promotes and supports sport and recreation in the Wellington region. Returning in 2012 is AMI Insurance as principal sponsor. AMI is proud to continue their support of the AMI Round the Bays for the second year. They have a strong affinity with the communities in which they operate and a commitment to supporting Sport Wellington and the Wellington community.

New to 2012, as the Official Charity Partner, is the Malaghan Institute. Based at Wellington's Victoria University campus, the Malaghan Institute is New Zealand's leading independent medical research facility. The scientists at the Malaghan Institute are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, asthma, arthritis, MS and other infectious diseases. You can raise money for their amazing work by 'Running for the Malaghan Institute'.

Also new for 2012 is a partnership with ISC Lenco, as naming rights sponsor for the half marathon and apparel supplier. ISC Lenco is an Auckland based sportswear company with a proud tradition of supporting sport in New Zealand.

The 2012 event will once again be sanctioned by Athletics New Zealand; the flat, fast course and the professional timing system (Timing Sports) mean that the event is a road runner's dream.

AMI Round the Bays is the perfect excuse to visit Wellington and New Zealand, take part in an iconic New Zealand running event and then partake in the best of what our country has to offer.

Registrations open late October 2012, go to www.amiroundthebays.co.nz for more information.