• 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

    Architectural Glass Products site 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

    Gray Road, Te Miro Gray Road, Te Miro, 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

    Old Narrows Golf Course 512 Airport Road Tamahere, Hamilton

    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 and brings in many who haven’t attended the earlier cross country races.

  • National Cross Country Champs

    Spa Thermal Park Spa Road, Taupo, New Zealand

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

  • Sing Relay

    The Cook 7 Cook Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton, New Zealand

    The 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 Zealand

    Come 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 Zealand

    This year will be held at St Peters School, Cambridge.

  • Pack Run at Clubrooms

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

    Get together for a club run

  • Club Road Champs

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

    The 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 Zealand

    Enjoy 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 Zealand

    Held in on University Ave on the Massey University campus, Palmerston North

  • Lake D 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

  • 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.

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.