Craters Forest Trail Run

Run or walk the best trails in the Craters forest, some old and some new

Rotorua Marathon

Energy Events Centre, Rotorua Queens Drive, Rotorua

The Rotorua Marathon along with the Half & Quarter Marathons and 5.5km Fun Run.

Reduction Relay

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

Relay where runners run, 1,2 or 3 laps of a 2km course, and one runner drops off each lap.

Hawkes Bay Marathon

Anderson Park, Napier Greenmeadows, Napier, New Zealand

You'll run through the most incredible views along the way.

Huntly Half Marathon

Huntly Rugby Park Huntly Rugby Park, Huntly, Waikato, New Zealand

Half Marathon distance of 21.1km, along with a 10km, 5km and Kids 2kms.

Tauranga Open Cross Country

Waipuna Park Kaitemako Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga

It's on an excellent running surface and clubs gather from the Waikato Bay of Plenty to compete.

Narrows Cross Country Relay

Old Narrrow Golf Club - 512 Airport Road Tamahere 512 Airport Road Tamahere, Hamilton, New Zealand

Relay event is hosted by Cambridge Harriers at the old Narrows Golf Course,

Gilchrist Rose Bowl

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

Doors open and registrations at 12.30pm, at the clubrooms before a warm up run to the lake.

Club Cross Country Champs

Minogue Park Minogue Park, Forest Lake, Hamilton

This 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.

Waiwhakareke Random Relay

Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park Baverstock, Hamilton, New Zealand

Random teams of 3 running 2.2km laps of the reserve. Teams will be picked on the day.

WAIBOP Cross Country Champs

Waipuna Park Kaitemako Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga

Clubs gather from the Waikato Bay of Plenty to compete.

Sweeney Cup

Horsham Downs 6 Martin Lane, Hamilton

This is a very popular event on the Hawks calendar.

National Cross Country Champs

Mission Estate Winery 198 Church Road, Poraiti, Napier

This year the National Cross Country Champs will be held in Napier.

Sing Relay

Memorial Park 52 Memorial Dr, Hamilton East, Hamilton

The Sing Relay is a unique two-person fun relay on a 5km course.

Lake Kainui Relay

Lake D, Horsham Downs Lake D, Horsham Downs, Hamilton, New Zealand

This is a fun 3 person mixed relay event - 3 x 3k laps around the picturesque Lake Kainui (Lake D) at Horsham Downs

Club Road Champs

Roger Kaui Place Roger Kaui Place, Burbush, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

The venue for this 2024 will be again at the footpath alongside Mangaharakeke Drive.

Kinloch Offroad Challenge

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.

Hamilton Parkrun

Hamilton Lake Innes Common, Lake Cres, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton, New Zealand

Come on down to Hamilton Lake Park run - wear your club singlet and spread the news about the amazing club we are!

National Road Relays

Taupo International Motorsport Park 463 Broadlands Road, Rotokawa, Taupo

Athletics New Zealand Road Relays is to be held at the Speedway in Taupo this year.

Round the Bridges

Garden Place Victoria Street, Hamilton, 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.

Hawks Open Day 2025

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

Come on down to the club and meet everyone, have a run and sausage sizzle!

Te Awamutu Golf Course Run

Te Awamutu Golf Club Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu, New Zealand

There 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.

Trophy Day

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

First club event of the season is Trophy day! Racing starts 1pm.

Mauao King and Queen of the Mountain

Mount Maunganui Mount Maunganui Main Beach, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, 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 […]

Rotorua Marathon

Energy Events Centre, Rotorua Queens Drive, Rotorua

The Rotorua Marathon along with the Half & Quarter Marathons and 5.5km Fun Run.

NZ 5km Road Championships

Rotorua Airport 837 Te Ngae Road, State Highway 30, Ōwhata, Rotorua, New Zealand

Imagine yourself racing under the moonlight, speeding along the Rotorua Airport runway.

Hawkes Bay Marathon

Anderson Park, Napier Greenmeadows, Napier, New Zealand

You'll run through the most incredible views along the way.

Huntly Half Marathon

Half Marathon distance of 21.1km, along with a 10km, 5km and Kids 2kms.

The Taniwha

Epic adventures on the Waikato River Trails

Tauranga Open Cross Country

Waipuna Park Kaitemako Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga

It's on an excellent running surface and clubs gather from the Waikato Bay of Plenty to compete.

Kirikiriroa Marathon

Hungerford Cres, Hamilton Hungerford Cres, Hamilton, New Zealand

The river experience marathon.

Gilchrist Rose Bowl

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

Fun cross country held on the grassed area on the eastern side of he Hamilton Lake.

NZ Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships

Barge Park, Whangarei Maunu Road, Maunu, Whangārei

The NZSS Cross Country Championships will be held on 14th and 15th June at Barge Park, Whangarei. Event information can be found here.  

Reduction Relay

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

Relay where runners run, 1,2 or 3 laps of a 2km course, and one runner drops off each lap.

Club Cross Country Champs

Minogue Park Minogue Park, Forest Lake, Hamilton

This 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.

WAIBOP Cross Country Champs

Waipuna Park Kaitemako Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga

Clubs gather from the Waikato Bay of Plenty to compete.

NZ Half Marathon Champs

The Dunedin Marathon will again host the New Zealand Half Marathon Champs.

North Island Cross Country Champs

Spa Thermal Park Spa Road, Taupo, New Zealand

This 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.

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.