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!
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Round the Bridges
Garden Place Victoria Street, Hamilton, New ZealandTaking 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 2023
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonCome on down to the club and meet everyone, have a run (multiple distances) and sausage sizzle!
Te Awamutu Golf Course Run
Te Awamutu Golf Club Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu, New ZealandThere 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, HamiltonThe first club event of the season is Trophy day! Lots of trophies up for grabs, and you may just score one, forget, and then be pleasantly surprised at the prize giving in October.
Interclub Fun Run & Walk
Old Narrrow Golf Club - 512 Airport Road Tamahere 512 Airport Road Tamahere, Hamilton, New ZealandInterclub Fun Run & Walk at the Old Narrows Golf Course!
Rotorua Marathon
Energy Events Centre, Rotorua Queens Drive, RotoruaThe 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, HamiltonRelay where runners run, 1,2 or 3 laps of a 2km course, and one runner drops off each lap.
Huntly Half Marathon
Huntly Rugby Park Huntly Rugby Park, Huntly, Waikato, New ZealandHalf Marathon distance of 21.1km, along with a 10km, 5km and Kids 2kms.
Gilchrist Rose Bowl
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonDoors open and registrations at 12.30pm, at the clubrooms before a warm up run to the lake.
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.
Club Cross Country Champs
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.
Waiwhakareke Random Relay
Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park Baverstock, Hamilton, New ZealandRandom teams of 3 running 2.2km laps of the reserve. Teams will be picked on the day.
North Island Cross Country Champs
Spa Thermal Park Spa Road, Taupo, New ZealandThis 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.
Cougar Trail Run
Tokoroa Memorial Sports Ground Mossop Road, Tokoroa, New ZealandArguably Tokoroa’s best kept secret, Cougar Mountain Bike Park will wow even the most seasoned trail runners & walkers out there.
King & Queen of the Mountain
Gray Road, Te Miro Gray Road, Te Miro, Waikato, New ZealandSanitorum 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.
WAIBOP Cross Country Champs
Old Narrows Golf Course 512 Airport Road Tamahere, HamiltonClubs gather from the Waikato Bay of Plenty to compete.
Sweeney Cup
Horsham Downs 6 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
Spa Thermal Park Spa Road, Taupo, New ZealandThis year the National Cross Country Champs will be held in Taupo.
Sing Relay
The Cook 7 Cook Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton, New ZealandThe Sing Relay is a unique two-person fun relay on a 5km course.
Hamilton Parkrun Takeover
Hamilton Lake Innes Common, Lake Cres, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton, New ZealandCome on down to Hamilton Lake Park run - wear your club singlet and spread the news about the amazing club we are!
Waikato Bay of Plenty Road Champs
St Peters School, Cambridge 1716 Cambridge Rd, Cambridge, New ZealandThis year will be held at St Peters School, Cambridge.
Pack Run at Clubrooms
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonGet together for a club run
Club Road Champs
Roger Kaui Place Roger Kaui Place, Burbush, Hamilton, Waikato, New ZealandThe venue for this 2023 will be again at the footpath alongside Mangaharakeke Drive.
Kinloch Offroad Challenge
Kinloch Community Hall Mata Place, Acacia Bay, Kinloch, Taupo, New ZealandEnjoy stunning views as you run or walk over some spectacular trails in and around Kinloch, Taupo.
National Road Champs
Massey University campus, Palmerston North University Avenue, Palmerston North, New ZealandHeld in on University Ave on the Massey University campus, Palmerston North
Lake D Relay
Lake D, Horsham Downs 3281 Lake D, Horsham Downs 3281, Hamilton, New ZealandThis is a fun 3 person mixed relay event - 3 x 3k laps around the picturesque Lake Kainui (Lake D) at Horsham Downs
Red Stag Redwoods Relay
The Redwoods Visitor Centre Long Mile Road, Rotorua, New ZealandThis relay is a great annual event for running and walking teams with a course that winds its way through the iconic Redwood Forest.
Pack Run at Clubrooms
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonGet together for a club run
Cambridge Half Marathon
Cambridge High School Swayne Road, Cambridge, New ZealandThe Cambridge Half Marathon, 10km and 5km is an annual running and walking event at Cambridge High School.
National Road Relays
Port Hills, Christchurch Port Hills, Christchurch, New ZealandThe Athletics New Zealand Road Relays is to be held in Christchurch this year.
Hawks Open Day 2024
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonCome 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 ZealandThere 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, HamiltonThe first club event of the season is Trophy day! Lots of trophies up for grabs, and you may just score one, forget, and then be pleasantly surprised at the prize giving in October.
Mauao King and Queen of the Mountain
The MTF Finance Mauao King & Queen of the Mountain returns to Mount Maunganui on 21 April 2024, organised by Athletics Tauranga. The Senior race is a approx. 4.5km run along the main beach to the summit of Mauao (via the stairs), then down and back along the beach. There is also a Junior race […]
University Parkrun Takeover
University of Waikato Village Green, Gate 1, Waikato University Campus, Hamilton, New ZealandWear your club singlet and spread the news about the amazing club we are!
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, RotoruaThe 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, HamiltonRelay 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 ZealandYou'll run through the most incredible views along the way.
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.