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 3281 Lake D, Horsham Downs 3281, 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.

Pack Run at Clubrooms

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

Get together for a club run

Cambridge Half Marathon

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.

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.

Hawks Open Day 2024

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

Come on down to the club and meet everyone, have a run 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.

Mauao King and Queen of the Mountain

The MTF Finance Mauao King & Queen of the Mountain returns to Mount Maunganui on 21 April 2024, organised by Athletics Tauranga. The Senior race is a approx. 4.5km run […]

University Parkrun Takeover

University of Waikato Village Green, Gate 1, Waikato University Campus, Hamilton, New Zealand

Wear your club singlet and spread the news about the amazing club we are!

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.

Hawkes Bay Marathon

Anderson Park, Napier Greenmeadows, Napier, New Zealand

You'll run through the most incredible views along the way.

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.

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.