Hawks

North Island Cross Country Champs
2022-07-02 08:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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. This event is open to all athletes. There is a huge turn out from clubs through out the North Island.
The course is firm, fast and flowing, and later you can enjoy the free thermal pools at the river’s edge behind the venue.
Approved by Athletics Waikato Bay of Plenty, Athletics New Zealand.
Sanctioned Event
Run under Athletics NZ rules as open races and membership of a running club NOT essential
(Any runner can enter and win place medals)
Entries are easily done on-line view here
On-line entries close on 29 June, but on the day entries are available at late fee x 2.
This event is also open to non-club members.
Competitors will be issued with tickets that can be exchanged for a hot drink and muffin at the venue.
Hawks Past Results

Club Cross Country Champs
2022-06-25 13:00 - 15:30 | Minogue Park, Minogue Park, Forest Lake, Hamilton, 3200
Held at Minogue Park, meeting next to the miniature railway, at the end of Tui Avenue.

Online registrations close at 8pm on Thursday 23 June. Registrations will be taken on the day.
The course covers a 3 km lap and/or a 2 km lap, with a 1 km lap for the younger juniors.
It 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).
Junior runners can only run up one grade, and we limit anyone to running one race on the day.

Please wear your Club Singlet as this is an open event to all Waikato Bay of Plenty Athletics Clubs.
Bring a plate and hot water flask along for afternoon tea at Minogue Park.

https://hamiltoncityhawks.wufoo.com/forms/w1579clz007qf8i/

Race Times:
Registration at 13:00 onwards
13:30 – Under 10s and under 12s
14:00 – everyone else

Distances per age grade are:
U10 boys and girls – 1km
U12 boys and girls – 2 km
U14 and U16 boys and girls – 3km
U18 boys – 6km
U18 girls – 5km
U20 men – 6km
U20 women – 5km
SM 20-39 – 9km
SW 20-34 – 6km
MM 40-49, 50-59 & 60+ – 6km
MW 35-49, 50-59 & 60+ – 5km
The age grades will be sorted by age on the day.

Event History
We have used the Minogue Park since the club’s inception in 1928 with a few years except in the late 70s & 80s. There have been various course changes over the years. In the late 60s, for example, the Centennial Pools (now Waterworld) were built smack bang in the middle of our course. It was a good running course then (with a heap of high fences) as is our current course. Yes, it does get a bit wet during the rainy season, but, hey, that’s cross country. Merely running the course, we are steeped in history. The current course was designed by Gordon Speirs in the mid-90s, with only minor changes since.

Lake D Relay
2022-06-18 | Lake D, Horsham Downs, Lake D, Horsham Downs, Hamilton, 3281, 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. It is a touch over 3ks per lap of packed gravel path with a bit of grass thrown in…
Meet at Lake Kainui at 1pm to register and pick teams, with the race to start at 1:30.
Bring a plate and a thermos for a cup of tea or coffee afterward.
There are toilets on-site, and a carpark set down off the road.
For those interested there is a Strava Segment of the full lap here: Lake Kainui Lap
And the google map here>>>

Charlton Farm Cross Country
2022-06-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Charlton’s Farm, 113 Discombe Rd, Tamahere, Hamilton, New Zealand
Hawks have been invited to attend Cambridge Harriers Club Cross Country event at Charlton’s Farm located 113 Discombe Rd, Tamahere
6km/3km – Handicap race
Hosted by Charlton Family

Starting 1.30pm, so please have them arrive by 1pm to organize a start time.

Hamilton Parkrun
2022-05-28 07:45 - 09:00 | Hamilton Lake, Innes Common, Lake Cres, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
There’s no Hawks event in Hamilton this weekend, so get along to our local Park Run at Hamilton lake.
Official website: www.parkrun.co.nz/hamiltonlake
Costs nothing – it’s free! but please register before your first run. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.
Hawks past results at Hamilton Parkrun
Overall fastest 500
Click here for other Parkrun events held in New Zealand.

Tauranga Open Cross Country
2022-05-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Waipuna Park, Kaitemako Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga, 3175
Tauranga Ramblers club puts on this very well-organized event annually. It’s on an excellent running surface and clubs gather from the Waikato Bay of Plenty to compete.
Cross Country Races for all ages and abilities in a park setting with testing terrain. For ages 5 to 100. On the well-established Waipuna Park Course, Kaitemako Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga.
View here on the Waikato Bay of Plenty website nearer to the event for the online entry form and further detailed information.
Hawks Past Results

Waiwhakareke Random Relay
2022-05-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, Baverstock, Hamilton, 3289, New Zealand
Join us at the Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Reserve for a fun race – a relay format in teams of 3.
Teams will be picked on the day. Meet at the barn in the northeastern corner.
Meet at 13:00 for a 13:30 race start.
Parking on Baverstock Rd or at the Car Park opposite the zoo on Brymer Rd. If parked in Brymer Rd Car Park follow the northern trail to the barn.
Toilets are available at the venue.
Please bring something for afternoon tea afterward as well as a thermos if you would like a hot drink.

T42
2022-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Owhango Domain, Owhango, New Zealand
One of New Zealand’s most iconic events, the award-winning One Above T42 takes you into the crisp alpine air and pristine environs of the Tongariro National Park. Perfect for a weekend away with family or friends, the event offers run, walk and mountain bike options for every age and ability. Find your perfect escape in this off-road adventure.

48km Mountain Bike/ E-Bike
42.2km Trail Marathon Run
24km Trail Adventure Run / Walk
11km Trail Run / Walk
6.5km Trail Run / Walk

The 42 Traverse is a historic logging road – undulating (but overall, more down than up) with a few (but not many) technical bits and a handful of short river crossings. In summary… it’s awesome! The event will finish (along with all of the other event options) in the Owhango township Domain where there will be all sorts of good stuff going on!
Note: Total Sport offers a discount to Hawks members. Please contact us for pin code.

Gilchrist Rose Bowl
2022-04-30 12:45 - 15:30 | Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms, Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton, 3204
This is a fun Cross Country event held on the grass area on the eastern side of Hamilton Lake
Meet at clubrooms by 12:45 – or at the Lake 1pm – ready for a 1:30pm start.
Please bring a plate for a shared afternoon tea back at the clubrooms at the conclusion of the racing.

Kids will be running 2 x 1k laps
Adults will run 2 x 1.92k laps anti-clockwise as per the map below

Te Awamutu Golf Course Run
2022-04-23 09:00 - 11:30 | Te Awamutu Golf Club, Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu, 3800, New Zealand
This is the 11th running of the Paperplus Te Awamutu Athletics Club Golf Course Fun Run held at the Te Awamutu Golf Club on Kihikihi Road.
Saturday 23rd April. Race starts at 9.30am. This event is open to the Public and Registered Athletes
Prizegiving – There will be no Prizegiving due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID settings but there will be some spot prizes. Whilst settings may change by then we will plan on the current rules. We have reduced the entry fee accordingly.
An event for all abilites with the unique ability to race on a Golf Course with a rolling aspect and good underfoot conditions, suitable for spikes. Although adjacent to a main road the event offers a safe environment for families, with kids able to finish their 3k run whilst their parents continue in their own event.
There is a 3k run for Students $7, a 3k and 6k walk and 6k and 9k run, all $10. Online entries close at 11am Friday 16th April. We much prefer ‘online’ entries however we will take late entries on the day but ask that you bring the correct cash. A ‘late’ fee of $5 will apply.
Usually all athletes start at the same time and will complete one, two or three 3k circuits. This year we may split start times depending on entry numbers, with 5min gaps. Athletes will be issued with a race number and will recieve a finishing time and certificate.
The Golf Course will reopen to Members at 11am. Please ensure you or your supporters do not run or walk on any of the Greens. It is a privilege to have access to the Course – we don’t want to lose that.
All proceeds go into a Travel Fund to assist our Club’s athletes on representative duties. Thanks for your support.
Race Organiser – Murray Green – 0276216608
Register online here

Reduction Relay
2022-04-09 12:30 - 15:30 | Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms, Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton, 3204
It’s a cross country relay upon the grass alongside Cobham Drive, before the Cobham Bridge.
A 2km loop where runners are divided into mixed teams of 3 and all run together. One runner drops off each lap.
Doors open at 12:30pm. Registrations from then. Pick teams at 1 pm, then jog to grass area near Traffic lights north of Cobham Bridge.
Please bring a plate for a shared afternoon tea for back at the Clubrooms.
Hawks past results

Hawks Open Day 2022
2022-04-02 12:30 - 15:00 | Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms, Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton, 3204
Road and Cross country season open day. Come along and enjoy a pack run (5km to 10km) course and find out about the season.

Doors open 12:30

Social pack run at 13:00
Followed by BBQ and ice creams…

It will take place from 1pm to 3:30 pm on Saturday 2nd April, so mark it in your diary now and be sure to invite any run-curious friends along.

We will have a pack run starting from the clubrooms (Grantham St, adjacent to the boat ramp) from 1pm (all speeds catered to, there will be someone to run with you regardless of pace) followed by a BBQ and ice creams!
There will be uniforms etc available for viewing/purchase at the clubrooms on the day, see Rob Townsend.
So if you are keen to come along to check us out, this is a perfect day to do it, there will be lots of members keen to chat and encourage you!

Cambridge Half Marathon [revised date]
2021-11-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Cambridge High School, Swayne Road, Cambridge, 3434, New Zealand
The Cambridge Half Marathon, 10km and 5km is an annual running/walking event at Cambridge High School.
The Half Marathon course follows a low-traffic, mainly flat, extremely scenic course north and east of Cambridge, along Flume, Aspin and Maungakawa roads. The 10km course cuts through Tulip Drive and Watkins Road to join the half marathon course at around the 5km mark. The 5km event takes in the scenic walkway between Watkins Road and Thornton Road.
Official event website and online entry:
http://www.sporty.co.nz/cahcnz/Half-Marathon10k-5k/Race-Rules-Info
Race day:
Sunday 19th September 2021
Start Times:
Half Marathon Walk – 9.00am
Half Marathon Run – 9.30am
2k Kids Run – 9:50am
10k Run – 10.20am
10k Walk – 10:21am
5K Run – 10.30am
5K Walk – 10:31am
How to enter:
To enter online, go to Click here
Entry form Click Here
To download a flyer, Click here
To check you are entered click here

Round the Bridges
2021-11-14 08:00 - 13:30 | Garden Place, Victoria Street, Hamilton, 3204, 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.
Round the Bridges is one of the oldest annually contested events in New Zealand. The event began in 1945 (at the end of WWII) when the Hamilton Harrier Club established a road running race to enable Hamilton residents to witness top New Zealand athletes in action.
Check out official website at: www.roundthebridges.co.nz
Hawks runners join the Hamilton City Hawks group when you register for the event.

Toi’s Challange
2021-11-14 | Rex Morpeth Park, Whakatane, New Zealand
The Julians Berry Farm and Cafe Toi’s Challenge in Whakatane on Sunday, 14 November 2021 is an annual 18km trail run and walk event which, along with Radio 1XX 18km and Robinson Law 6km fun runs/walks, is organised by the Whakatane Athletic & Harrier Club.

Tois Challenge 18km course follows the ‘Nga Tapuwai o Toi’ track, which literally means ‘In the Footsteps of Toi’, after the Maori chief Toi who ruled the area some 800 years ago. The trail twists up and down steep coastal hills and along two beautiful beaches, through stunning bush, up and down hundreds of steps, eased by stunning views of the sparkling Pacific Ocean and distant islands. This challenge can be taken on as a relay team of two people.
The Robinson Law 6 km fun run or walk is a quick but tough run/walk up steps and hills through the bush track known locally as the ‘Birdwalk’. Once at the top, it goes back downhill to Rex Morpeth Park via the footpath down Mokoroa Gorge.

Official website here

National Road Champs [revised date]
2021-11-07 11:30 - 15:30 | Mystery Creek, 125 Mystery Creek Road, Hamilton, Hamilton, 3240, New Zealand
This event will be held at Mystery Creek, Hamilton on 5th September.
More details can be found here on the Athletics NZ website in due course.

Kinloch Offroad Challenge [revised date]
2021-10-30 07:00 - 17:00 | 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.
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.
Full details on the official website: www.kinlochoffroadchallenge.co.nz

Red Stag Redwoods Relay [revised date]
2021-10-17 10:00 - 13:00 | The Redwoods Visitor Centre, Long Mile Road, Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand
The rumours are true, it’s back! Much loved and eagerly anticipated in 2021.
The Redwoods Forest Relay (since 1979) will make a welcome return to the iconic Redwoods Grove, Rotorua from 9.30am, Sunday 17th October. It is the only running and walking relay event in the Whakarewarewa Forest. Say goodbye to winter and celebrate the arrival of spring with your friends, family and work mates in a friendly, fun atmosphere.
Run or walk, competitive or social – all are welcome, with a live DJ playing all your favourite tunes. New in 2021 – courses for the open and secondary schools event plus a new primary & intermediate schools relay. And the launch of a Rotorua Lazy Sneakers collection site!
Race pack pickup from 7.30am – 9.00 from iSite
Primary grade (year 8 and under) first race of the day start time 9.30am
Adult grade start time at the commencement of the children’s race approximately 10.00am
More details to come see https://lakecity.co.nz/forestrelay

National Road Relays [cancelled]
2021-10-02 | Port Hills, Christchurch, Port Hills, Christchurch, New Zealand
The National Road Relays is over the Takahe to Akaroa course in Christchurch this year. The race starts at the Sign of the Takahe and follows the traditional route through Governors Bay, Gebbies Valley, Little River and Duvauchelle to Akaroa. The Junior Relay, Open Masters over 60 and Corporate/Social grade will start at Allandale (start of lap 2 Senior Race) and finish at
Cooptown (End of lap 5 Senior Race).
More details to be added here several months before the event.

Trophy Day [Cancelled]
2021-09-25 12:30 - 15:00 | Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms, Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton, 3204
Trophy day is a handicap start and not to be missed! Lots of trophies up for grabs, and you may just score one, forget, and then be pleasantly surprised at the prize giving in October.
This is a handicap race from the clubrooms with a staggered start based on your approximate or estimated 5km time – so in theory, everyone should finish together. In the past, there have been some very exciting finishes with the bulk of the field often only within 30 or 40 seconds. It’s a great chance for those who aren’t normally near the front to scoop one of the clubs most sought after trophies (…and to test your maths and timing skills).
Doors open at 12.30 pm
Registrations taken from then onwards this is a handicap 5 km race so runners need to estimate their time they will do.
Kids 2 km race is first at 1.30 pm mass start here.
5 km race starts at 1.50 with the clock counting down and runners leave once their time they estimated comes up.
Bring a plate for afternoon tea

Sing Relay [cancelled]
2021-09-18 12:45 - 15:00 | Parana Park, Parana Park, Memorial Drive, Hamilton East, Hamilton, 3216, 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.
Meet at the airplane in Memorial Park at 13:00 for registration, teams picked at 1.30 and the race starting at 1.50pm.

Both team members start together. However, the faster runner runs ahead to the half way point and then turns around to meet their other runner. At the point of meeting, both runners turn around and run back to finish line the exact way they have just run. The team that takes top honours is the team that has both runners home first.

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.
Kids welcome – they can take part in the relay too (or we will have a kids race, depending on numbers and ages).

We will be heading to Eastside Tavern for a drink after the race so please join us.

Club Road Champs [Cancelled]
2021-08-28 12:30 - 16:00 | Ngaruawahia Squash Racquet Club, Lower Waikato Esplanade, Ngāruawāhia, 3720
Unfortunately, this event had to be cancelled due to the lockdown.

The Club Road Champs will be held out at Ngaruawahia squash club.
Please fill out the form to pre-register for the event and for contract tracing. Click <<here>>

Distances are as below:
Boys & Girls U10 – 2km
Boys & Girls U12 – 2km
Boys & Girls U14 – 3km
Boys & Girls U16 – 5km
Women U18 – 5km
Women U20 -5km
Masters women 35+ – 5km
Men U18 – 6km
Men U20 – 6km
Master men 65+ – 8km
Senior men – 10km
Senior women – 10km
Master men 40-64 – 10km
12:30 Registrations open
13:30 First race starts (2km)
13:45 3km and 5km start
14:15 All other racers start

The squash club lounge and bar will be open for after event drinks.

Hawks Past Results

Waikato Bay of Plenty Road Champs [cancelled]
2021-08-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Mystery Creek, 125 Mystery Creek Road, Hamilton, Hamilton, 3240, New Zealand
This event will be held at Mystery Creek, Hamilton on 22 August.
More details can be found here on the Waikato Bay of Plenty Athletics website in due course.

Craters Trail Run
2021-08-22 | Wairakei Resort, 40 Wairakei Drive, Taupo, 3379, New Zealand
Prepare to be delighted at just how much fun these trails are for two feet!
Expect steaming rivers, native bush and various stages of pine forest to keep it interesting!
Official Website: www.craterstrailrun.co.nz

Short walk/run (from 5km to 8km)

Mid walk/run (from 10km to 14km)

Long walk/run (21km)

2x Long (21km) + 1x Super Long (Marathon) walk/run

Dudfield Duathlon & 2.5k Time Trial
2021-08-14 10:30 - 13:30
The Final Dudfield Duathlon.
Meet at Dudfield’s – 33 Cromwell Drive by 10:30am to collect timing chip and briefing.
Format is Run-Bike-Run.
2.5k – 16K – 2.5k

Sweeney Cup
2021-08-07 13:00 - 15:30 | Horsham Downs, 6 Martin Lane, Hamilton, 3281
This is a very popular event on the Hawks calendar and brings in many who haven’t attended the earlier cross country races.
The format is a handicap 8km road race whereby each entrant has a starting time based on their estimated 5km time. Slowest start first.
It will be held (start | finish) at Horsham Downs hall/school, as in previous years.
Event Program:
12:30 –1 pm. Registration outside the Horsham Downs hall.
1:00 pm Boys & Girls U15 2 km.
1:15 pm First Sweeney runner leaves
2:00 pm-ish Most runners start
2:45 pm Approximate finish time
Registration
All runners and walkers collect a timing tag and CALCULATE their own finishing time from the table showing 5k times (and last years results).
Club runners will be given a numbered tag.
Base Manager – Graham Dudfield

National Cross Country Champs
2021-08-07 | Chisholm Links 16 Tahuna Road, Tainui, Chisholm Links 16 Tahuna Road, Tainui, Dunedin, Otago, 9013, New Zealand
Check Athletics NZ website for more details.
Location: Dunedin

Lake D Relay
2021-07-31 | Lake D, Horsham Downs, Lake D, Horsham Downs, Hamilton, 3281, 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. It is a touch over 3ks per lap of packed gravel path with a bit of grass thrown in…
Meet at Lake Kainui at 1pm to register and pick teams, with the race to start at 1:30.
Bring a plate and a thermos for a cup of tea or coffee afterwards.
There are toilets on-site, and a carpark set down off the road.
For those interested there is a Strava Segment of the full lap here: Lake Kainui Lap
And the google map here>>>

WAIBOP Cross Country Champs
2021-07-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Ray Board Park, Devon Street West, Rotorua,, Ray Board Park, Devon Street West, Rotorua, Waikato, 3015, New Zealand
The venue for the 2021 Waikato-Bay of Plenty Cross Country Championships will be Ray Board Park, Devon Street West, Rotorua.
Cross Country Races for all ages and abilities in a park setting with testing terrain.
Entry Details: Entries are to be made online on the Waikato Bay of Plenty website by early July.
Please note to be eligible for Athletics Waikato BOP championship placing, athletes (including masters’ grades) must be registered as a competitive athlete with Athletics Waikato-Bay of Plenty. Social registered and non-registered (unaffiliated) athletes may compete but are ineligible for Athletics Waikato Bay of Plenty championship placing or medals.

Waiwhakareke Random Relay
2021-07-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, Baverstock, Hamilton, 3289, New Zealand
Join us at the Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Reserve for a fun race – a relay format in teams of 3.
Teams will be picked on the day. Meet at the barn in the northeastern corner.
Meet at 13:00 for a 13:30 race start.
Parking on Baverstock Rd or at the Car Park opposite the zoo on Brymer Rd. If parked in Brymer Rd Car Park follow the northern trail to the barn.
Toilets are available at the venue.
Please bring something for afternoon tea afterward as well as a thermos if you would like a hot drink.
See you there – and remember there are Bird House points available at this event – so “do it for the team”…
