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  • 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 XC

    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

    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

    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

    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 2022

    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.

  • 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.

  • Sweeney Cup

    Horsham Downs 6 Martin Lane, Hamilton

    This is a very popular event on the Hawks calendar.

  • Nationals Cross Country Champs

    National Cross Country Champs

    North Hagley Park, Christchurch 14 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand

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

  • Taupo Marathon

    Great Lake Centre, Taupo 5 Story Place, Taupo, 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

  • 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 D Relay

    Lake Kainui Relay

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

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

  • Road Champs

    National Road Champs

    Architectural Glass Products site 137 Swayne Road, Cambridge, New Zealand

    Looped course around the Architectural Glass Products site in Cambridge.

  • 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.

  • Club Road Champs

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

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

  • Cambridge Half Marathon

    Cambridge High School Swayne Road, Cambridge, New Zealand

    The Cambridge Half Marathon, 10km and 5km is an annual running and walking event at Cambridge High School.

  • Round the Bridges

    Garden Place Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand

    12km and 6km courses include the scenic Waikato River paths and the iconic Hamilton bridges. Kids event 2km.

  • Hawks Open Day 2026

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

    Its the start of the Road and Cross Country Season. Come on down to the club and meet everyone, we'll have a group run and then back to the clubrooms for a sausage sizzle!

  • Te Awamutu Golf XC

    Te Awamutu Golf Course Run

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

    Golf course with undulating, short grass, also suitable for spikes.

  • ANZ Half Marathon Champs

    Hagley Park, Christchurch 14 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch, New Zealand

    The Christchurch Marathon will host the New Zealand Half Marathon Champs. Race HQ and Start/Finish will be at the Hagley Parks Armagh Street entrance.

  • ANZ Mountain Running Champs

    Skyline Track Mt Kaukau Wellingotn

    Skyline Traverse, Wellington is the venue for the 2026 New Zealand Mountain Running Championships.

  • Sing Relay

    Memorial Park 52 Memorial Dr, Hamilton East, Hamilton

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

  • Mauao King and Queen of the Beach

    Mount Maunganui Mount Maunganui Main Beach, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand

    Instead of racing up the Mount, we’re inviting everyone to come together for a Community Beach Run.

    This change is due to the recent tragic events on Mauao in January 2026, meaning the traditional King and Queen of Mt Maunganui cannot proceed. Our thoughts and love go out to all those affected.

  • Rotorua Marathon

    Novotel Rotorua Lakeside and Village Green, Rotorua 1115/1093 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, New Zealand

    This year the Rotorua Marathon is the venue for both the 2026 Athletics NZ Masters Marathon Champs and 2026 Athletics WaikatoBOP Marathon Champs. The Rotorua Marathon event includes the Full Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km runs and the 5km fun run/walk.

  • Trophy Day

    Trophy Day

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

    A 5km handicap race from the clubrooms with a staggered start based on your approximate or estimated 5km time. Kids race is 2km.

  • Cambridge Open Cross Country and Team Relay

    Cambridge Athletics and Harrier Club Cambridge Athletic and Harrier Club Grounds, Recreation Reserve, Vogel Street, Cambridge, New Zealand

    Join Hawks teams for this relay event. Everyone competes as an individual, the top 4 fastest times (must include 1 female, or master) from each division are calculated to award a winner.

  • 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 Half Marathon

    Half Marathon distance of 21.1km, along with a 10km, 6km and Kids 2kms.

  • The Taniwha

    Epic adventures on the Waikato River Trails. Run, walk and Bike|E-Bike options.

  • 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.

  • Club Cross Country Champs 2022

    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.

  • 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 Hamilton Lake.

  • Reduction Relay

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Taupo Marathon

    Great Lake Centre, Taupo 5 Story Place, Taupo, 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

  • Sweeney Cup

    Horsham Downs 6 Martin Lane, Hamilton

    This is a very popular event on the Hawks calendar.

  • Lake D Relay

    Lake Kainui Relay

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

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

  • 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.

  • Club Road Champs

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

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

  • Hamilton Parkrun

    Hamilton Parkrun Takeover

    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!

  • NZ 50km Championships 2026

    Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua Waipa State Mill Road, Rotorua, New Zealand

    The 50km title will be contested as part of the Legend of the Peaks in Rotorua.

  • Round the Bridges

    Garden Place Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand

    12km and 6km courses include the scenic Waikato River paths and the iconic Hamilton bridges. Kids event 2km.

  • Trail Challenge Waihi

    Dickey Flat Adventure Camp, Waihi Dickey Flat Road, Waikino, New Zealand

    Stunning trail running in Karangahake Gorge. 1km, 8.2km, 13.4km, 21km, 42km

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.