Sweeney Cup
Horsham Downs 4 Martin Lane, HamiltonThis is a very popular event on the Hawks calendar and brings in many who haven’t attended the earlier cross country races.
National Cross Country Champs
Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt, WellingtonThe NZ Cross Country champs are being held at Upper Hutt, Wellington this year.
The Dudfield Duathlon and 2.5k Time Trial
87-109 Peacockes Rd 87-109 Peacockes Road Fitzroy, Hamilton3k - 16K -3K. Bike to end of Peacockes Road and back, 16km. Repeat first run after the bike.
Waikato Bay of Plenty Road Champs
St Peters School, Cambridge 1716 Cambridge Rd, CambridgeThe 2019 Waikato-Bay of Plenty Road Championships will be held again at St Peters School in Cambridge.
Hamilton Parkrun
Hamilton Lake Innes Common, Lake Cres, Hamilton Lake, HamiltonThere's no official Hawks event on this weekend, so lets all get along to our local Park Run at Hamilton lake.
NZ Half Marathon Champs
Forsyth Barr Stadium 130 Anzac Ave, DunedinThe Dunedin Marathon will again host the New Zealand Half Marathon Champs.
Kinloch Offroad Challenge
Great Lake Convention Centre 5 Story Place, TaupoEnjoy stunning views as you run or walk over some spectacular trails in and around Kinloch, Taupo.
NZ Road Champs
Bruce Pulman Park, AucklandRepresent our region Waikato BOP in the National Road Championships
Cambridge Half Marathon
Cambridge High School Swayne Road, CambridgeThe Cambridge Half Marathon, 10km and 5km is an annual running and walking event at Cambridge High School.
Club Road Champs
Raynes Road 400 Raynes Road, Tamahere, HamiltonOur club champs this year is tentatively to be held on the Raynes Road course.
NZ 24 Hour Champs
AUT Millennium Stadium AUT Millennium Stadium, Mairangi Bay, AucklandAthletics New Zealand 24-Hour Championship, IAU Bronze Label Event
National Road Relays
The Athletics New Zealand Road Relays is to be held in Feilding this year.
Ekiden Relay
Village Green, Rotorua Village Green, RotoruaJoin a Hawks relay team along with almost 2,000 other runners and walkers for a fun event.
NZ Trail Champs
Port Hills, Christchurch Port Hills, ChristchurchNZ Trail Running Championships to be held on the Port Hills in Christchurch.
The Taniwha
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!
Xterra Waihi
The XTERRA Trail Challenge Waihi is a trail running/walking event in the historic Karangahake Gorge which has a myriad of old tramping, rail and tramway tracks completely surrounded in native bush.
Round the Bridges
Garden Place Victoria Street, HamiltonTaking 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.
Toi’s Challange
Rex Morpeth Park, WhakataneThe Julians Berry Farm and Cafe Toi's Challenge in Whakatane is an annual 18km trail run and walk event.
The Goat
Mt Ruapehu Mount Ruapehu, Manawatu-WanganuiAn exhilarating adventure run from Whakapapa to Turoa Ski Fields on the Round the Mountain track.
King and Queen of the Mount
Mount Maunganui Mount Maunganui Main Beach, Mount Maunganui, TaurangaThe Mount Maunganui King and Queen of the Mount on Thursday, 26 December 2019 is an approximately 4.5km run along the beach and up Mount Maunganui.
Waiwhakareke Random Relay
Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park Baverstock, HamiltonFinally the first event of the season! We will select evenly matched teams of runners, from the people that Attend. Each runner will run a 3km leg.
Gilchrist Rose Bowl
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonThe race is going to be run over 4 kms 2 by 2 km laps very doable for all. You gain a participation point for your house for coming along and running.
Reduction Relay – Bannister Plaque
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonA 2km loop where runners are divided into mixed teams of 3 and all run together.
Cambridge Club Cross Country
Keeley’s Farm 333 Tirau Rd, Cambridge, KarapiroHawks have been invited to attend Cambridge Harriers Club Cross Country event.
Te Awamutu Golf Course Run
Te Awamutu Golf Club Kihikihi Rd, Te AwamutuThere is a 3km event for school-aged children, a 6km walk/run (2 laps) open to everyone, and a 12km run (3 laps). Golf course with undulating, short grass, also suitable for spikes.
Cougar Trail Run
Tokoroa Memorial Sports Ground Mossop Road, TokoroaArguably Tokoroa’s best kept secret, Cougar Mountain Bike Park will wow even the most seasoned trail runners & walkers out there.
Sanitorium Hill King & Queen of the Mountain
Sanitorum Hill, just outside of Cambridge is a great challenge for those that love racing hills. Distances: 4.8km for full race and 2km for 12 and under. Typically both races are handicapped starts.
Club Cross Country Champs – Open Event
Minogue Park Minogue Park, Forest Lake, HamiltonThis is a major event on the club calendar each year. Held at Minogue Park, meeting next to the miniature railway, at the end of Tui Avenue.
Lake D Relay
Lake D, Horsham Downs 3281 Lake D, Horsham Downs 3281, HamiltonThis is a fun 3 person mixed relay event - 3 x 3k laps around the picturesque Lake Kainui (Lake D) at Horsham Downs. It is a touch over 3ks per lap of packed gravel path with a bit of grass thrown in... Meet at Lake Kainui at 1pm to register and pick teams, with […]
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WAIBOP Cross Country Champs
Waipuna Park Kaitemako Road, Welcome Bay, TaurangaIt's on an excellent running surface and clubs gather from the Waikato Bay of Plenty to compete.
The Dudfield Duathlon and 2.5k Time Trial
87-109 Peacockes Rd 87-109 Peacockes Road Fitzroy, Hamilton3k - 16K -3K. Bike to end of Peacockes Road and back, 16km. Repeat first run after the bike.
Trophy Day
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonTrophy Day based at club rooms. Handicap starts in our traditional season opener. Plenty of trophies up for grabs, be certain to compete on the day. This event is open to everyone.
Waikato Bay of Plenty Road Champs
St Peters School, Cambridge 1716 Cambridge Rd, CambridgeThe 2020 Waikato-Bay of Plenty Road Championships will be held again at St Peters School in Cambridge.
National Cross Country Champs
This year the National Cross Country Champs will be held in Dunedin.
Sweeney Cup
Horsham Downs 4 Martin Lane, HamiltonThis is a very popular event on the Hawks calendar and brings in many who haven’t attended the earlier cross country races.
Whakatane Trail Run
Whakatāne Harriers are inviting the Athletics Waikato Bay of Plenty clubs to their Figure of Eight Race on Saturday 5 September 2020.
Kinloch Offroad Challenge
Kinloch Community Hall Mata Place, Acacia Bay, Kinloch, TaupoEnjoy stunning views as you run or walk over some spectacular trails in and around Kinloch, Taupo.
Sing Relay
This year's Hawks Road & Cross Country Club Open Day will be held on Saturday 6th April - doors open at 12.30pm.
Club Road Champs
Raynes Road 400 Raynes Road, Tamahere, HamiltonOur club champs this year is to be held again on the Raynes Road course.
Rotorua Marathon
Energy Events Centre, Rotorua Queens Drive, RotoruaThe 56th Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon is set for Saturday 2 May 2020 along with the Half & Quarter Marathons and 5.5km Fun Run
For confirmation of the event times and location please refer to the event website link for full details (particularly for non-club and out of town events) and the Hawks newsletter before the event for the latest details. Cost is only a guide and typically the standard price for the main race distance. Go to the event website for postal and late entry details. Events that are listed as free are for club members and guests only.