Hawks Road & XC Prize Giving
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonThe end of year Road and Cross Country prize giving is a great opportunity to bring along your significant other, get together with other members and celebrate the finish of […]
Tawawera Ultra Marathon
The 8th annual Tarawera Ultramarathon will be on 6 February, 2016. 1320 Runners entered in the 100, 85, 60k or relay events will complete a course that will take them around four […]
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.
Hawks Road & XC Open Day
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonOur Hawks Open Day will take place from 1pm to 3:30 pm, so mark it on the diary now and invite any run-curious friends along. This will involve a fun […]
Sing Relay
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonThe 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 club rooms. This is a relay for all abilities and is loads of fun. You will either run less or more than 5km depending on your ability and that of your team member.
Te Awamutu Golf Course Run
Te Awamutu Golf Club Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu, New ZealandThere is a 3.3km event for school aged children, a 6km walk/run open to everyone, and a 12km run solely for adults. Golf course with undulating, short grass, also suitable for spikes.
Kauri Run
Coromandel School Hall Woollams Ave, Coromandel, New ZealandThe Great Cranleigh Kauri Run comprises of a series of off road trail runs or walks which take place on the stunningly beautiful Northern Coromandel Peninsula.
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.
Rotorua Marathon
Energy Events Centre, Rotorua Queens Drive, RotoruaThe Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon, half marathon, quarter marathon and 5.5km running/walking events.
T42
Owhango Domain Owhango, New ZealandRun or mountain bike in the Central Plateau along the 42 Traverse, a historic logging road.
Reduction Relay 2016
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonReduction relay is a fun cross country event where runners were divided into mixed teams and must all run together. One runner drops off each lap.
ANZ Mountain Running Champs
The inaugural Queenstown Mountain Run incorporating the New Zealand Mountain Running Championships takes place on Ben Lomond in the heart of Queenstown.
Narrows Cross Country Relay
Narrows Christian Camp 442 Airport Road Tamahere, Hamilton, New ZealandCross country relay held at Narrows Christian Camp, Hamilton. Race distance will be approximately 3.3km for each leg over varied and undulating terrain.
Tauranga 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.
Bannister Plaque
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonEvent details will be posted soon
Christchurch Marathon & Half
Cathedral Square Christchurch Centra, Christchurch, New ZealandInspired by the 1974 Commonwealth Games marathon, the Christchurch Airport Marathon event is renowned as one of the fastest courses in the world. But it is also one of the […]
Double Rainbow
Lake Okaro Waimangu, New ZealandA 46km, 25km or 17km off-road run based around Rainbow Mountain, Rotorua.
Gilchrist Rose Bowl School of Origin XC
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonThis will again be run in a School of Origin format (with teams based on what high school you did or do attend), and welcomes all secondary school athletes as well as members.
Club Cross Country Champs
Minogue Park Minogue Park, Forest Lake, HamiltonIt is a challenging course with some hills and it can be wet and muddy. Suits Spikes or Trail shoes (or bare feet for the brave).
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.
Sanitorium Hill King & Queen of the Mountain
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.
Waikato BOP Cross Country Champs
Spa Thermal Park Spa Road, Taupo, New ZealandThe venue for the 2016 Waikato-Bay of Plenty Cross Country Championships will be Spa Park Taupo.
Hawks Relay at Taitua Arboretum
Taitua Arboretum Taitua Rd, Hamilton, New ZealandThe race is approximately a 3km all gravel loop of the Taitua Arboretum. Hope to have a traditional relay format, depending on numbers.
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. Handicap Road Race whereby each entrant has a starting time based on their estimated 5km time.
National Cross Country Champs
Auckland Domain Park Rd, Grafton, Auckland, New ZealandThe NZ Cross Country champs are being held at Auckland Domain this year.
The Dudfield 3km Time Trial
Dudfields 33 Cromwell Drive, Fitzroy, HamiltonThe Matamata relay isn't on this year but the Dudfield 3km time trial is.
Hakarimata Fun Run
Sarah Murphy is organizing a Race / Fun run up the Hakarimatas Stairs and is going to be a fundraising event for this years National Road Relay Team.
Waikato Bay of Plenty Road Champs
The 2016 Waikato-Bay of Plenty Road Championships will be held in Hamilton.
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.
Kinloch Offroad Challenge
Great Lake Convention Centre 5 Story Place, Taupo, New ZealandEnjoy stunning views as you run or walk over some spectacular trails in and around Kinloch, Taupo.
Choose from four distances over one very scenic course! This event has a little something awesome for everyone, whether you amble around the 5km course or take on the full marathon, you're guaranteed a great day out with great people.
NZ Road Champs
Masterton, New ZealandAwaiting details to be posted on the Athletics NZ website: http://athletics.org.nz/Events/2016-new-zealand-road-race-championships
Whangamata Half Marathon
Whangamata Area School Port Road, Whangamata, New ZealandThe Whangamata Run/Walk Festival has Half Marathon, 10km and 5km events. All three courses take in spectacular views of ocean beach & pristine bush-clad hills along the way. The Half Marathon starts with a town circuit, then out on to SH25 with a turn around 1km north of Top Pub and back to town again. The 5K is a flat course around the town streets. The 10K is partly around town and also out on SH25. It starts and ends at the Whangamata Area School, Port Road, Whangamata.
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.
Club Road Champs
McMeekan Centre Ruakura Ruakura Lane, Hamilton, New ZealandClub Road Champs is held on the undulating 2km Ruakura loop course, which is a traffic free course allowing you to concentrate solely on your running. This is a major event on the Hawks event calendar and is open to all club members.
National Road Relays
Ben Lomond Track, Queenstown Ben Lomond Track, Otago, Queenstown, New ZealandFor those who haven’t been involved before, this is the highlight of the club year, where we get to compete against other clubs from across NZ and the opportunity to […]
Hawks Road & XC Prize Giving
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonThe end of year Road and Cross Country prize giving is a great opportunity to bring along your significant other, get together with other members and celebrate the finish of the Road and XC Season.
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.
Dudfield Mile
Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, HamiltonIt's back folks, start training! Hawks club rooms, 6:05pm race start and BBQ after.
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.
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.