Raglan's winter run around Mt Karioi. You can enter as individual or as a team of 2 or 3. Transition points are at Karioi Rd (15km) and Manu Bay (37km)Distance is 45km over mixed terrain of gravel roads, farm tracks and beach. Once again, you will be stunned by the magnificent views of our west […]
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. Slowest start first.
Popular long standing event and this year kicks off the start of the Road season and attracts around 30 teams from around the Waikato Bay of Plenty. This is a quick 3.3km circuit clockwise around the streets and footpaths of Matamata. It is a great event organised well by a small club and has strong […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. The relay is open to running […]
Club Road Champs has been held over the years on the slightly 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. Event entry and car parking held near […]
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. This years agenda yet to be confirmed, as a guide last year was 6pm Drinks and socialising 6:30 Junior Prize Giving […]
The 8th annual Tarawera Ultramarathon will be on 6 February, 2016. 1320 Runners entered in the 100, 85, 60k or relay events will complete a course that will take them around four lakes, through many forests, past waterfalls and some of the most stunning scenery in the world, from Rotorua to Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty, […]
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.
Our Hawks Open Day will take place from 1pm to 3:30 pm, so mark it on the diary now and invite any run-curious friends along. This will involve a fun pack run and the option of signing up for the season. We'll have a group jog, sign up for the season if thus inclined, and […]
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 3.3km event for school aged children, a 6km walk/run open to everyone, and a 12km run solely for adults. Golf course with undulating, short grass, also suitable for spikes.
The Great Cranleigh Kauri Run comprises of a series of off road trail runs or walks which take place on the stunningly beautiful Northern Coromandel Peninsula.
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 Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon, half marathon, quarter marathon and 5.5km running/walking events.
Run or mountain bike in the Central Plateau along the 42 Traverse, a historic logging road.
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.
The inaugural Queenstown Mountain Run incorporating the New Zealand Mountain Running Championships takes place on Ben Lomond in the heart of Queenstown.
Cross country relay held at Narrows Christian Camp, Hamilton. Race distance will be approximately 3.3km for each leg over varied and undulating terrain.
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.
Event details will be posted soon
Inspired by the 1974 Commonwealth Games marathon, the Christchurch Airport Marathon event is renowned as one of the fastest courses in the world. But it is also one of the most scenic and supportive. With a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & Kids' Mara'Fun, there is something for everyone.
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.
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.
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.
