National Cross Country Champs
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-02 | North Hagley Park, Christchurch, 14 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
The NZ Cross Country & Relay Championships will descend on Christchurch’s North Hagley Park.
Incorporating sections of the Hagley Golf Course, designed so fans can catch every step of the head-to-head racing right in the heart of Garden City.
More details view on the NZ Athletics website here.

Taupo Marathon
2026-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Great Lake Centre, Taupo, 5 Story Place, Taupo, 3330, New Zealand
Starting on Tongariro Street and finishing at the Tongariro Domain (Great Lake Centre), the marathon course first heads down Tongariro Street and Roberts Street before starting the first of two laps of the half marathon course.
Official Website: www.taupomarathon.co.nz

Sweeney Cup
2026-08-08 12:30 - 15:30 | Horsham Downs, 6 Martin Lane, Hamilton, 3281
Sweeney Cup is an 8km handicap road race whereby each entrant has a starting time based on their estimated 5km time. The person who finishes closest to their estimated time wins – Don’t over or under estimate your time though , Mr Dudfield has a secret handicap cut off.

Doors open and registrations at 12.30.

The clock counts down, with the slowest starting first. Clock starts at 13:00. Children’s 2km race at 13:15.

Bring a plate for afternoon tea back at the the hall!

Waikato Bay of Plenty Road Champs
2026-08-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Architectural Glass Products site, 137 Swayne Road, Cambridge, 3493, New Zealand
Location – Architectural Glass Products facility, Hautapu, Cambridge.
Race information including course maps can be found on this link once available
Entries can be made there when the entry portal is live.
Please note that you must be registered with a Waikato-Bay of Plenty club to be eligible for a Championship placing. You must also wear your club uniform.

Lake Kainui Relay
2026-08-22 12:30 - 16:00 | 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 at Horsham Downs. It is a touch over 3ks per lap of packed gravel path.

There are toilets on-site, and a carpark.

Registration from 12:30 at Lake Kainui, teams picked at 12:55. Racing at 13:00

Stick around for a sausage sizzle afterwards

For those interested there is a Strava Segment of the full lap here: Lake Kainui Lap
And the google map here>>>

National Road Champs
2026-08-29
The New Zealand 10km Road & Walk Championships make their way to New Plymouth. Runners from around the nation to descend on the brand new course.
More details to be posted view here.

Kinloch Offroad Challenge
2026-09-05 07:00 - 15:00 | 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

New Zealand Road Mile Champs 2026
2026-09-12 08:00 - 17:00
To be held in conjunction with, and the day before, the Dunedin Marathon. George Street will be lit up by flying milers racing through the central city. More information will be added to the ANZ Events Website soon.
NZ Road Mile Champs Website: https://athletics.org.nz/event/2026-nz-road-mile-championships/
Dunedin Marathon Website: https://dunedinmarathon.co.nz/

Club Road Champs
2026-09-12 12:30 - 16:00 | Roger Kaui Place, Roger Kaui Place, Burbush, Hamilton, Waikato, 3288, New Zealand
Held at Roger Kaui Place. Look for the Hawks Gazebo.
Great surface, generaly flat so a fast course.

A 2.5km out and back course, meaning 2 x laps for the 10km.

Distances are as below:
U10 boys and girls – 2kmU12 boys and girls – 2 kmU14 boys and girls – 3kmU16 boys and girls – 5kmU18 boys – 6kmU18 girls – 5kmU20 men – 6kmU20 women – 5kmSM 20-39 – 10kmSW 20-34 – 10kmMM 40 – 64 – 10kmMM 65+ -8kmMW35+ – 5km

12:30 Registrations open13:00 First race starts (2km and 3km)13:30 All other racers start

Bring a plate for an afternoon tea afterwards.

Please pre-register here: (note all races other than 2 & 3km start 1:30pm not 2pm)
https://hamiltoncityhawks.wufoo.com/forms/kr8pqgh0mgex5z/

Hawks Past Results

Hamilton Parkrun Takeover
2026-09-19 07:45 - 09:00 | Hamilton Lake, Innes Common, Lake Cres, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
Come on down to Hamilton Lake Park run – wear your club singlet and spread the news about the amazing club we are!
HELP REQUIRED…As you may or may not be aware – we are planning a Hawks Parkrun Takeover on Saturday 19th September…And we are on the lookout for volunteers for the morning.
The takeover involves our club (Hawks) providing all Parkrun volunteers for the day at the Hamilton Lake Parkrun event.
So we need to “fill the roster”….. So, if you are available to help us out on the morning, course marshal, finish tokens, bar code scanners, tail walker, photographers etc. etc. please get in touch and put your name down….Ideally we are on the hunt for around 10 volunteers.

#takeover #volunteersrule
And we also obviously would like as many Hawks (preferably in club colours) taking part – it is a great opportunity to spread the word about our wonderful club to any run curious folk on the day…!
Official website: www.parkrun.co.nz/hamiltonlake

Cambridge Half Marathon
2026-09-20 | Tom Voyle Park Cambridge, Tom Voyle Park, Taylor Street, Cambridge, New Zealand
The Cambridge Half Marathon will act as the Waikato Bay of Plenty Half Marathon Championship for 2026.
The Cambridge Half Marathon returns, bringing runners together from near and far to enjoy the charm of Cambridge, just minutes from Hamilton. Whether you’re pushing for a personal milestone or simply taking in the views, this event welcomes everyone.
The Half Marathon features two scenic, mostly flat loops beneath Cambridge’s well‑loved trees. Other distances include a one‑loop Quarter Marathon (10.7km), a 5km loop, and a 2km kids dash—making it a great day out for families and runners of all abilities.
Finish strong, collect your medal, and treat yourself to a well‑deserved coffee.
Start/Finish will be at Tom Voyle Park (next to Cambridge High School Taylor St Entrance).
The courses are flat and almost entirely off-road. The Half and Quarter Marathon course passes through the Cambridge Town Belt and along some shared foot paths in the suburb of St Kilda.
Start times:
8:30am Half Marathon walk/jog (non competitive)
9:00am Half Marathon run
9:20am Quarter Marathon (10.7km) run/walk
11:30 5Km run/walk
11:40 Kids 2km fun run/walk
Official event website and online entry:
https://www.sporty.co.nz/cahcnz/Half-Marathon10.7k-5k-2k/Information-and-rules

National Road Relays
2026-10-03
The 2025 NZ Road Relay Championships will be held in Halcombe, Manawatu.

More information will be available soon on the NZ Athletics website view here.

NZ 50km Championships 2026
2026-11-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Waipa MTB Carpark, Rotorua, Waipa State Mill Road, Rotorua, 3073, New Zealand
The 50km title will be contested as part of the Legend of the Peaks in Rotorua.
More information, including entries, will be available on here: Athletics NZ website 50k Champs

Round the Bridges
2026-11-15 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.

Trail Challenge Waihi
2026-11-21 | Dickey Flat Adventure Camp, Waihi, Dickey Flat Road, Waikino, 3682, New Zealand
Stunning trail running in Karangahake Gorge.
Event Options:

Trail Tigers Kids Dash – 1km

Short Course – 8.2km (walk or run)

Mid Course – 13.4km (walk or run)

Half Marathon – 21km (walk or run)

Marathon – 42.2km (run only)
