This 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.
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).
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.
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.
The venue for the 2016 Waikato-Bay of Plenty Cross Country Championships will be Spa Park Taupo.
The race is approximately a 3km all gravel loop of the Taitua Arboretum. Hope to have a traditional relay format, depending on numbers.
This 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.
The NZ Cross Country champs are being held at Auckland Domain this year.
The Matamata relay isn't on this year but the Dudfield 3km time trial is.
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.
The 2016 Waikato-Bay of Plenty Road Championships will be held in Hamilton.
The Cambridge Half Marathon, 10km and 5km is an annual running and walking event at Cambridge High School.
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.
Awaiting details to be posted on the Athletics NZ website: http://athletics.org.nz/Events/2016-new-zealand-road-race-championships
The 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.
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.
Club 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.
For 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 […]
The 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.
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.
It's back folks, start training! Hawks club rooms, 6:05pm race start and BBQ after.
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.
The second edition of the Queenstown Mountain Run incorporating the New Zealand Mountain Running Championships takes place once again on Ben Lomond in the heart of Queenstown. Three course options offer challenges for ages and abilities.
Come and celebrate the beginning of the season with a social pack run and probably some food.
Subs are the same as last year - bring cash on the day or you can pay online.
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 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.
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 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.
The 53rd Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon is set for Saturday 6 May 2017 along with the Half & Quarter Marathons and 5.5km Fun Run
Reduction 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.
80% hard packed metal, 30% grass. Each team will two 5km legs and two 2.5km legs.
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.
The Christchurch Airport Marathon has a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & Kids' Mara'Fun, there is something for everyone. This year its the home of the NZ Half Marathon championships.
A 46km, 25km or 17km off-road run based around Rainbow Mountain, Rotorua.
This 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.
The race is approximately a 3km all gravel loop of the Taitua Arboretum. Hope to have a traditional relay format, depending on numbers.
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).
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.
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.
The venue for the 2017 Waikato Bay of Plenty Cross Country Championships will be Waipuna Park, Tauranga.
The NZ Cross Country champs are being held again at Auckland Domain this year.
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.
