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.

Cambridge Half Marathon [revised date]

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.

Hawks Open Day 2022

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

This 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, Hamilton

A 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 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.

Gilchrist Rose Bowl

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

The 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 Zealand

Run 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 Zealand

Finally 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, Tauranga

Tauranga 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 Zealand

There'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 Zealand

Hawks 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 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 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.

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.

Cougar Trail Run

Tokoroa Memorial Sports Ground Mossop Road, Tokoroa, New Zealand

Arguably 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 Zealand

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.

WAIBOP Cross Country Champs

Ray Board Park, Devon Street West, Rotorua, Ray Board Park, Devon Street West, Rotorua, Waikato, New Zealand

Clubs gather from the Waikato Bay of Plenty to compete.

National Cross Country Champs

Spa Thermal Park Spa Road, Taupo, New Zealand

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

Sweeney Cup

Horsham Downs 6 Martin Lane, Hamilton

This 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, Hamilton

Trophy 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 Zealand

Deer Park Heights, venue for the 2022 New Zealand Mountain Running Championships.

Craters Trail Run

Wairakei Resort 40 Wairakei Drive, Taupo, New Zealand

Join other Hawks runners at this awesome trail run event.

Waikato Bay of Plenty Road Champs

137 Swayne Road, Cambridge 137 Swayne Road, Cambridge, New Zealand

Entries close on Tuesday 16th August – no late entries

Sing Relay

Parana Park Parana Park, Memorial Drive, Hamilton East, Hamilton, New Zealand

The 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 Zealand

The 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 5018

Entries close 28 August 11:59pm – no late entries will be accepted.

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.

Red Stag Redwoods Relay

The Redwoods Visitor Centre Long Mile Road, Rotorua, New Zealand

This 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, Rotorua

Known affectionately as the "People's Marathon" the Rotorua Marathon is Australasia's oldest major marathon event.

National Road Relays

Port Hills, Christchurch Port Hills, Christchurch, New Zealand

The 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 Zealand

The 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 Zealand

The 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 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 2023

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

Come 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 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

The 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 Zealand

Interclub Fun Run & Walk at the Old Narrows Golf Course!

Rotorua Marathon

Energy Events Centre, Rotorua Queens Drive, Rotorua

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

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.