Instead of racing up the Mount, we’re inviting everyone to come together for a Community Beach Run.
This change is due to the recent tragic events on Mauao in January 2026, meaning the traditional King and Queen of Mt Maunganui cannot proceed. Our thoughts and love go out to all those affected.
This year the Rotorua Marathon is the venue for both the 2026 Athletics NZ Masters Marathon Champs and 2026 Athletics WaikatoBOP Marathon Champs. The Rotorua Marathon event includes the Full Marathon, Half Marathon & 10km runs and the 5km fun run/walk.
A 5km handicap race from the clubrooms with a staggered start based on your approximate or estimated 5km time. Kids race is 2km.
Join Hawks teams for this relay event. Everyone competes as an individual, the top 4 fastest times (must include 1 female, or master) from each division are calculated to award a winner.
You'll run through the most incredible views along the way.
Half Marathon distance of 21.1km, along with a 10km, 6km and Kids 2kms.
Epic adventures on the Waikato River Trails. Run, walk and Bike|E-Bike options.
It's on an excellent running surface and clubs gather from the Waikato Bay of Plenty to compete.
The river experience marathon.
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.
Fun cross country held on the grassed area on the eastern side of Hamilton Lake.
Relay where runners run, 1,2 or 3 laps of a 2km course, and one runner drops off each lap.
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.
Random teams of 3 running 2.2km laps of the reserve. Teams will be picked on the day.
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 […]
This is a very popular event on the Hawks calendar.
This is a fun 3 person mixed relay event around the picturesque Lake Kainui (Lake D) at Horsham Downs
Enjoy stunning views as you run or walk over some spectacular trails in and around Kinloch, Taupo.
The venue for this will be again at the footpath alongside Mangaharakeke Drive.
Come on down to Hamilton Lake Park run - wear your club singlet and spread the news about the amazing club we are!
Road Relay Championships 2025 will be held in Whanganui.
The 50km title will be contested as part of the Legend of the Peaks in Rotorua.
12km and 6km courses include the scenic Waikato River paths and the iconic Hamilton bridges. Kids event 2km.
Stunning trail running in Karangahake Gorge. 1km, 8.2km, 13.4km, 21km, 42km
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.