Kinloch Offroad Challenge [revised date]
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.
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National Road Champs [revised date]
Mystery Creek 125 Mystery Creek Road, Hamilton, Hamilton, New ZealandThis event will be both the National & Waikato Bay of Plenty Road Champs held at Mystery Creek, Hamilton.
Toi’s Challange
Rex Morpeth Park, Whakatane , New ZealandThe Julians Berry Farm and Cafe Toi's Challenge in Whakatane is an annual 18km trail run and walk event.
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.
Cambridge Half Marathon [revised date]
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.
Hawks Open Day 2022
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonThis year's Hawks Road & Cross Country Club Open Day will be held on Saturday 2 April - doors open at 12.30pm. Social pack run at 13:00
Reduction Relay
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.
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.
Gilchrist Rose Bowl
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonThe race is going to be run over 3.8 k over 2 laps and is very doable for all. You gain a participation point for your house for coming along and running.
T42
Owhango Domain Owhango, New ZealandRun or mountain bike in the Central Plateau along the 42 Traverse, a historic logging road.
Waiwhakareke Random Relay
Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park Baverstock, Hamilton, New ZealandFinally 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.
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.
Hamilton Parkrun
Hamilton Lake Innes Common, Lake Cres, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton, New ZealandThere's no official Hawks event on this weekend, so lets all get along to our local Park Run at Hamilton lake.
Charlton Farm Cross Country
Charlton's Farm 113 Discombe Rd, Tamahere, Hamilton, New ZealandHawks have been invited to attend Cambridge Harriers Club Cross Country event.
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
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.
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
Te Miro School 443 Te Miro Road, RD4, Cambridge, 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
Ray Board Park, Devon Street West, Rotorua, Ray Board Park, Devon Street West, Rotorua, Waikato, New ZealandClubs gather from the Waikato Bay of Plenty to compete.
National Cross Country Champs
Spa Thermal Park Spa Road, Taupo, New ZealandThis year the National Cross Country Champs will be held in Taupo.
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.
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.
ANZ Mountain Running Champs
Deer Park Heights 432 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown, New ZealandDeer Park Heights, venue for the 2022 New Zealand Mountain Running Championships.
Craters Trail Run
Wairakei Resort 40 Wairakei Drive, Taupo, New ZealandJoin other Hawks runners at this awesome trail run event.
Waikato Bay of Plenty Road Champs
137 Swayne Road, Cambridge 137 Swayne Road, Cambridge, New ZealandEntries close on Tuesday 16th August – no late entries
Sing Relay
Parana Park Parana Park, Memorial Drive, Hamilton East, Hamilton, New ZealandThe 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 Memorial Park.
Club Road Champs
Roger Kaui Place Roger Kaui Place, Burbush, Hamilton, Waikato, New ZealandThe venue for this 2022 will be the footpath alongside Mangaharakeke Drive.
National Road Champs
New Zealand Campus of Innovation & Sport 48 Somme Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt 5018Entries close 28 August 11:59pm – no late entries will be accepted.
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.
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. It is an event that is looked forward to by all and well represented by running clubs coming from as far as Hawera and Auckland.
Rotorua Marathon
Energy Events Centre, Rotorua Queens Drive, RotoruaKnown affectionately as the "People's Marathon" the Rotorua Marathon is Australasia's oldest major marathon event.
Dudfield Duathlon & 2.5k Time Trial
3k - 16K -3K Duathlon
National Road Relays
Port Hills, Christchurch Port Hills, Christchurch, New ZealandThe Athletics New Zealand Road Relays is to be held in Christchurch this year.
Huntly Half Marathon
Huntly Rugby Park Huntly Rugby Park, Huntly, Waikato, New ZealandThe 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.
Cambridge Half Marathon (NZ & WaiBOP Half Champs)
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.
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!
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.
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.