Reduction Relay
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonReduction relay is a fun cross country event where runners were divided into mixed teams and must all run together. One runner drops off each lap.
The Riverhead Backyard ReLaps Relay
Riverhead Forest Riverhead Forest, AucklandJoin a Hawks relay team of 2, 4 or 6 people completing as many laps as possible (non-stop) in either 8, 12 or 24 hours.
Rotorua Marathon
Energy Events Centre, Rotorua Queens Drive, RotoruaThe 55th Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon is set for Saturday 4 May 2019 along with the Half & Quarter Marathons and 5.5km Fun Run
T42
Owhango Domain OwhangoRun or mountain bike in the Central Plateau along the 42 Traverse, a historic logging road.
NZ 100km Champs
Hagley Park, Christchurch 14 Riccarton Ave, ChristchurchThere are 100km and 50km races, which follow a 2.5km loop course. The 100km can be run solo, or as part of a 4 person relay team, with each team member completing 25km.
The Nugget
Waihi and Waihi Beach in the southern Coromandel are the impressive setting for the spectacular Nugget Multisport Festival.
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.
Tauranga Open Cross Country
Waipuna Park Kaitemako Road, Welcome Bay, TaurangaTauranga Ramblers club puts on this very well-organised event annually. It's on an excellent running surface and clubs gather from the Waikato Bay of Plenty to compete.
Huntly Half Marathon
Huntly Rugby Park Huntly Rugby Park, HuntlyThe event involves the traditional Half Marathon distance of 21.1km which is officially measured and certified under ANZ standards. There is also a 10km, 5km and RUN kids 2km for Under 16 year olds. All events have the option of either a Run or Walk.
Queen’s Birthday 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.
Christchurch Marathon & Half
The Christchurch Marathon has a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & Kids' Mara'Fun, there is something for everyone.
Gilchrist Rose Bowl
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonThis year it is going to be race as the first real House race of the year.
Hawks Relay at Taitua Arboretum
Taitua Arboretum Taitua Rd, HamiltonThis is an interesting and challenging course, twisting through the 2.6 km of pebbled pathways of this beautiful reserve land.
Double Rainbow
Lake Okaro WaimanguA 42km, 25km, 17 or 10km off-road run/walk based around Rainbow Mountain, Rotorua.
Club Cross Country Champs – Open Event
Minogue Park Minogue Park, Forest Lake, HamiltonThis is a major event on the club calendar each year, this year we also welcome all Waikato Bay of Plenty clubs as an Open club event.
Sing Relay
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonThe Sing Relay is a unique two person fun relay on a 5km course and run in the "Helen Hall-King's race format from the club rooms. This is a relay for all abilities and is loads of fun. You will either run less or more than 5km depending on your ability and that of your team member.
North Island Cross Country Champs
Spa Thermal Park Spa Road, TaupoThis is a great annual event, even for those who are not that comfortable running cross country, as it covers rolling park-like grounds and is well drained underfoot.
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.
Waikato BOP Cross Country Champs
Tauhara Park Tauhara Park, Rototuna, HamiltonThe venue for the 2019 Waikato Bay of Plenty Cross Country Championships will held at Tauhara Park, Hamilton.
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.
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.
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.