Huntly Half Marathon
2024-05-19 08:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Huntly Rugby Park, Huntly Rugby Park, Huntly, Waikato, 3700, New Zealand
The classic when it comes to Half Marathons, the EVES Huntly Half Marathon is NZ’s longest running standalone Half Marathon event having started in 1981.
This course is one that is fast. It features a virtually flat single out and back route that follows the mighty Waikato River completely on sealed and closed roads. This course will only be used for the Half Marathon participants and no other event distances.

The event involves the traditional Half Marathon distance of 21.1km, along with a 10km, 5km and Kids 2kms. All events have the option of either a Run or Walk.
We will need volunteers for lead bike, and registrations.
We also have a 20% discount code of current hawks members, please speak to Sandra Jensen for the code.

Kinloch Offroad Challenge
2024-09-07 07:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-06 07:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-05 07:00 - 15:00 | Kinloch Community Hall, Mata Place, Acacia Bay, Kinloch, Taupo, New Zealand
Enjoy stunning views as you run or walk over some spectacular trails in and around Kinloch, Taupo.
Choose from four distances over one very scenic course!
This event has a little something awesome for everyone, whether you amble around the 5km course or take on the full marathon, you’re guaranteed a great day out with great people.
Full details on the official website: www.kinlochoffroadchallenge.co.nz

Hamilton Parkrun
2024-09-21 07:45 - 09:00 | Hamilton Lake, Innes Common, Lake Cres, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
Come on down to Hamilton Lake Park run – wear your club singlet and spread the news about the amazing club we are!
Official website: www.parkrun.co.nz/hamiltonlake

Round the Bridges
2024-11-17 08:00 - 13:30, 2026-11-15 08:00 - 13:30 | Garden Place, Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
Taking in some of Hamilton’s best known landmarks, the 12km and 6km courses include the scenic Waikato River paths and the iconic Hamilton bridges. Kids event 2km.
Round the Bridges is one of the oldest annually contested events in New Zealand. The event began in 1945 (at the end of WWII) when the Hamilton Harrier Club established a road running race to enable Hamilton residents to witness top New Zealand athletes in action.
Check out official website at: www.roundthebridges.co.nz
Hawks runners join the Hamilton City Hawks group when you register for the event.

Mauao King and Queen of the Mountain
2025-04-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Mount Maunganui, Mount Maunganui Main Beach, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, 3116, New Zealand
The Mauao King & Queen of the Mountain returns to Mount Maunganui for it’s 78th year on 27 April 2025, organised by Athletics Tauranga.
The main race is an approximately 4km run along the beach, to the summit of Mauao, then descending and back along the beach. The start and finish line is on the Mount Main Surf Beach opposite Mt Drury near Leisure Island/Moturiki Island.
This year marks the new inclusion of a new fun social walk to the top and back. Along with spot prizes including from Merrell and Mt Hot Pools.
There is also a Junior race (U15) that runs part way up Mauao to the tree/bush-line and back (approx 2.5km).
It is a family friendly event with something to offer for casual and elite runners alike.
Distances/Events
Social walk
Junior (U15) ~ 2.5K
All Others ~ 4K

Location map
The start/finish line for all events is opposite Mt Drury on Main Beach.

Rotorua Marathon
2025-05-03 | Energy Events Centre, Rotorua, Queens Drive, Rotorua, 3010
Join the Rotorua Marathon on Saturday 3 May 2024!
Full marathon | Half marathon | 10km | 5.5km
Official Website: www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz
Hawks Past Results click here

Hawkes Bay Marathon
2025-05-17 | Anderson Park, Napier, Greenmeadows, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
The event courses are flat, easy running. They each offer a unique mix of running terrain, with a combination of running on-road and hard-packed limestone through orchards and past vineyards.
42km Marathon | 21km Half Marathon | 10km

Huntly Half Marathon
2025-05-18 08:00 - 14:00
EVES Huntly Half Marathon Course is a exciting new course that takes in the sights of East Huntly starting and finishing at the Huntly Speedway and then around East Mine and Lake Hakanoa and the streets of Huntly before returning to the East Mine and speedway. This course will only be run once as the water levels rise in the East mine so does our turnaround point, (don’t worry we will make up the distance each year) making this course unique with a bit of everything
EVES Huntly Half Marathon also offers prize money for the first 3 paces and a time bonus prize if winner beats the clock

The Taniwha
2025-05-24 08:00 - 17:00
Whatever event you choose to do, you will be exposed to some absolutely brilliant single track, massive swing bridges, flowing gravel paths, boardwalks, wide-open reserves, and even crossing a number of dams along the way!
Run/Walk Options 42.2KM (run) | 22KM | 16KM | 7KM
Mountain Bike/eBike options 43KM | 22KM | 16KM
Duathlon option 33km MTB & 11km Run/Walk
Official website: www.thetaniwha.co.nz

Kirikiriroa Marathon
2025-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Hungerford Cres, Hamilton, Hungerford Cres, Hamilton, 3200, New Zealand
The river experience marathon.
You will have 8 hours to complete event, 8am to 4pm.
Kirikiriroamarathon.co.nz/race-info

Taupo Marathon
2025-08-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Great Lake Centre, Taupo, 5 Story Place, Taupo, 3330, New Zealand
Starting on Tongariro Street and finishing at the Tongariro Domain (Great Lake Centre), the marathon course first heads down Tongariro Street and Roberts Street before starting the first of two laps of the half marathon course.
Official Website: www.taupomarathon.co.nz

Cambridge Half Marathon
2025-09-21 | Cambridge High School, Swayne Road, Cambridge, 3434, New Zealand
The Cambridge Half Marathon, 10km and 5km is an annual running/walking event at Cambridge High School.
The 2025 addition of this annual Event will be held on a new 2 lap course passing through the Cambridge Town Belt and along some shared foot paths in the suburb of St Kilda.
The course is flat and almost entirely off-road.
Course: 11km Concrete shared paths, 8km fine gravel paths, 2km tarseal. 36m height gain.
In addition a 1 lap “Quarter” Marathon and a 5km race will be held. Each event will feature running and walking sections.
There will be a 2km fun run for the kids.
Start / Finish will be at Cambridge High School (Taylor St Entrance).
Start times: 8:30am Half Marathon walk
9:00am Half Marathon run
9:20am Quarter Marathon run/walk
11:20 5Km run/walk
11:30 Kids 2km fun run
Official event website and online entry:
https://www.sporty.co.nz/cahcnz/Half-Marathon10k-5k/Information-and-rules

Round the Bridges
2025-11-16 08:00 - 13:30 | Garden Place, Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
Taking in some of Hamilton’s best known landmarks, the 12km and 6km courses include the scenic Waikato River paths and the iconic Hamilton bridges. Kids event 2km.
Round the Bridges is one of the oldest annually contested events in New Zealand. The event began in 1945 (at the end of WWII) when the Hamilton Harrier Club established a road running race to enable Hamilton residents to witness top New Zealand athletes in action.
Hawks runners join the Hamilton City Hawks group when you register for the event.

Rotorua Marathon
2026-05-02 | Novotel Rotorua Lakeside and Village Green, Rotorua, 1115/1093 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand
Join the Rotorua Marathon on Saturday 2 May 2026!
Full marathon | Half marathon | 10km | 5km
The Marathon is the also the WaiBOP Marathon Champs and NZ Masters Marathon Champs.
Official Website: www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz
Hawks Past Results click here

Hawkes Bay Marathon
2026-05-16 | Anderson Park, Napier, Greenmeadows, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
The event courses are flat, easy running. They each offer a unique mix of running terrain, with a combination of running on-road and hard-packed limestone through orchards and past vineyards.
42km Marathon | 21km Half Marathon | 10km | Kids Run

Huntly Half Marathon
2026-05-17 08:00 - 14:00
BAYLEYS Huntly Half Marathon Course is a exciting course that takes in the sights of East Huntly starting and finishing at the Huntly Speedway and then around East Mine and Lake Hakanoa and the streets of Huntly before returning to the East Mine and speedway. This course will be slightly different each year as the water levels rises in the East mine requiring the turnaround point to change, (don’t worry they will make up the distance each year) making this course unique with a bit of everything
BAYLEYS Huntly Half Marathon also offers prize money for the first 3 paces and a time bonus prize if winner beats the clock

The Taniwha
2026-05-23 08:00 - 17:00
Wind your way through native bush, exotic forest, historic landmarks, open reserves, geological formations, boardwalks over wetlands, and stunning single track – taking in expansive lake and river views throughout. If too much amazing scenery were possible this would be it!
Run/Walk Options 42.2KM (run) | 22KM | 16KM | 7KM
Mountain Bike/eBike options 43KM | 16KM
Duathlon option 33km MTB & 11km Run/Walk
Official website: www.thetaniwha.co.nz

Kirikiriroa Marathon
2026-06-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Hungerford Cres, Hamilton, Hungerford Cres, Hamilton, 3200, New Zealand
The river experience marathon.
You will have 8 hours to complete event, 8am to 4pm.
Individual or Hawks Teams
Kirikiriroamarathon.co.nz/race-info/

Hamilton Parkrun Takeover
2026-09-19 07:45 - 09:00 | Hamilton Lake, Innes Common, Lake Cres, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
Come on down to Hamilton Lake Park run – wear your club singlet and spread the news about the amazing club we are!
HELP REQUIRED…As you may or may not be aware – we are planning a Hawks Parkrun Takeover on Saturday 19th September…And we are on the lookout for volunteers for the morning.
The takeover involves our club (Hawks) providing all Parkrun volunteers for the day at the Hamilton Lake Parkrun event.
So we need to “fill the roster”….. So, if you are available to help us out on the morning, course marshal, finish tokens, bar code scanners, tail walker, photographers etc. etc. please get in touch and put your name down….Ideally we are on the hunt for around 10 volunteers.

#takeover #volunteersrule
And we also obviously would like as many Hawks (preferably in club colours) taking part – it is a great opportunity to spread the word about our wonderful club to any run curious folk on the day…!
Official website: www.parkrun.co.nz/hamiltonlake

Trail Challenge Waihi
2026-11-21 | Dickey Flat Adventure Camp, Waihi, Dickey Flat Road, Waikino, 3682, New Zealand
Stunning trail running in Karangahake Gorge.
Event Options:

Trail Tigers Kids Dash – 1km

Short Course – 8.2km (walk or run)

Mid Course – 13.4km (walk or run)

Half Marathon – 21km (walk or run)

Marathon – 42.2km (run only)
