Events

We offer a range of sporting and non-sporting events and health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year. Find out what’s coming up.

Events, courses, and programmes

Get involved in our one-off events and try something different. We also offer a range of one-day courses, multi-day programmes, and workshops.

Round the Bays—Sunday 16 February

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is putting together a team for Round the Bays 2025! Join us for the capital’s largest fun run, now with fresh course options—8.4km or 21km. Each is packed with entertainment, making it Wellington’s biggest street party. Get amongst it—Move and groove, walk, jog, run, or roll from the city around the bays to Kilbirnie Park.

The first 50 staff members to sign up using our discount code will receive a $10 discount.

Contact us for more information and to request your discount code.

Join team Te Herenga Waka now through online registration.

Wahine Toa self-defence workshops

University Recreation Wellington holds regular self-defence courses. These are open to all self-identifying women and non-binary people.

Gain more confidence in your everyday life—learn ways to be strong and safe in a variety of situations. These courses teach you hits, kicks, holds, and escape techniques, as well as providing tips to help keep you safe.

Keep an eye out for when the next workshop will be held.