Hawks

Hamilton Parkrun
2019-07-27 07:45 - 09:00, 2019-08-31 07:45 - 09:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hamilton Lake, Innes Common, Lake Cres, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
There’s no official Hawks event on this weekend, so lets all get along to our local Park Run at Hamilton lake.
Official website: www.parkrun.co.nz/hamiltonlake
Costs nothing – it’s free! but please register before your first run. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.
Hawks past results at Hamilton Parkrun
Overall fastest 500
Click here for other Parkrun events held in New Zealand.

Sweeney Cup
2019-08-03 13:00 - 15:30 | Horsham Downs, 6 Martin Lane, Hamilton, 3281
This is a very popular event on the Hawks calendar and brings in many who haven’t attended the earlier cross country races. The format is a handicap road race whereby each entrant has a starting time based on their estimated 5km time. Slowest start first.
It will be held at Horsham Downs hall/school, as in previous years.
Event Program:
12:30 –1 pm. Registration
1:00 pm Boys & Girls U15 2 km.
1:15 pm First Sweeney Cupper leaves
2:00 pm-ish Most runners start
2:45 pm Afternoon tea and prizes (please bring a plate)
Registration
All runners and walkers collect a timing tag and CALCULATE their own finishing time from the table showing 5k times (and last years results).
Club runners will be given a numbered tag.
Base Manager – Graham Dudfield

National Cross Country Champs
2019-08-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
The NZ Cross Country champs are being held at Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt, Wellington .
Events details click here

The Dudfield Duathlon and 2.5k Time Trial
2019-08-10 10:00 - 13:30 | 87-109 Peacockes Rd, 87-109 Peacockes Road Fitzroy, Hamilton, 3206, New Zealand
Dudfield Duathlon and 5kmTT Saturday 10th August 10:30am.
Meet at Dudfields.33 Cromwell Drive by 10:30am to collect timing chip and briefing.
PS if you don’t have a bike we will have a TEAMS Option
Or 5k TT.
11:00AM Start / Transition- from Substation Peacockes Road.
Format is Run Bike Run.
2.5k – 16K -2.5K
Run Up Weston Lea Drive and back – (No exit road, very quiet)
Bike to end of Peacocke Road and back.
Repeat run without loop.

Waikato Bay of Plenty Road Champs
2019-08-25 08:00 - 17:00 | St Peters School, Cambridge, 1716 Cambridge Rd, Cambridge, 3283, New Zealand
The WBOP Road Race Championships will be held in Cambridge at St. Peter’s School. This will be on a modified course from last year due to other events at the venue.
More details to follow here on and on the official Waikato BOP event website – click here:

NZ Half Marathon Champs
2019-09-01 08:00 - 13:00 | Forsyth Barr Stadium, 130 Anzac Ave, Dunedin, 9058, New Zealand
The Dunedin Marathon will again host the New Zealand Half Marathon Championships which may be entered by runners 16 years of age and over, registered with any athletics or harrier club affiliated to Athletics New Zealand.
Official Website: www.dunedinmarathon.co.nz

Kinloch Offroad Challenge
2019-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Great Lake Convention Centre, 5 Story Place, 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

NZ Road Champs
2019-09-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Bruce Pulman Park, Auckland, New Zealand
Refer latest details on the Athletics NZ website:
http://www.athletics.org.nz/Events/nz-road-race-championships
Previous years distances raced were:
5km and 10km Road Walks
5km Under 18 Women, Under 20 Women, Masters Women
10km Masters Men
6km Under 18 Men
8km Under 20 Men
3km Boys and Girls Under 15
2km Boys and Girls Under 13
10km Senior Men and Senior Women

Cambridge Half Marathon
2019-09-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Cambridge High School, Swayne Road, Cambridge, 3434, New Zealand
The Cambridge Half Marathon, 10km and 5km is an annual running/walking event at Cambridge High School.
The Half Marathon course follows a low-traffic, mainly flat, extremely scenic course north and east of Cambridge, along Flume, Aspin and Maungakawa roads. The 10km course cuts through Tulip Drive and Watkins Road to join the half marathon course at around the 5km mark. The 5km event takes in the scenic walkway between Watkins Road and Thornton Road.
Official event website and online entry:
http://www.sporty.co.nz/cahcnz/Half-Marathon10k-5k/Race-Rules-Info
Race day:
Sunday 15 September 2019
Start Times:
Half Marathon Walk – 9.00am
Half Marathon Run – 9.30am
2k Kids Run – 9:40am
10k Run – 10.20am
10k Walk – 10:21am
5K Run – 10.30am
5K Walk – 10:31am
How to enter:
To enter online, go to Click here
Entry form Click Here
To download a flyer, Click here
To check you are entered click here

Club Road Champs
2019-09-21 13:00 - 15:30 | Raynes Road, 400 Raynes Road, Tamahere, Hamilton, 3282, New Zealand
Our Club Road Champs this year are to be held on the private road at 400 Raynes Road.

Follow the red arrows from Raynes Road.
Registration will begin from 12:30pm on the day.
Race start times and Trophy grades.
1:30pm U10 and U12
1:45pm 3km — U14 B/G and 5km – MW35+, U16 M/W, U18 W, U20 W
2.15pm
6km — U18 M, U20 M
8km — MM 65+
10km — SM (open), SW (open), MM40-64
Prize giving and afternoon tea will follow at 3:30pm in Hopnotic Brewery family lounge, followed by the option of purchasing Hopnotic Brewery product from the bar room after 4pm. (Product sampled and approved by Kevin and Glenn on a previous occasion).
Please bring a plate for a shared afternoon tea and that tea and coffee will be provided.

Hawks Past Results

NZ 24 Hour Champs
2019-09-28 - 2019-09-29 | AUT Millennium Stadium, AUT Millennium Stadium, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
Athletics New Zealand 24-Hour Championship, IAU Bronze Label Event

The Sri Chinmoy 6-12-24-hour individual races and 24-hour teams relay are open to all runners & race-walkers … especially those who are eager to ‘challenge the pride of frightening distance’!
Athletes, who are currently registered with an affiliated athletic club, are eligible for Athletics New Zealand 24-Hour National Championship titles.

Official Website: www.nz.srichinmoyraces.org/races/auck/24hr

National Road Relays
2019-10-05 08:00 - 17:00
The Athletics New Zealand Road Relays is to be held in Feilding this year.
Past years event included…

All travel (bus to & from event)
2 night’s accommodation
Team van hire & petrol
Race entry fees
Saturday night team dinner

NRR sub-committee is working on deciding which teams to send. We have committed to a certain number of beds (which will correlate into teams), but not exactly WHICH teams will be sent.

We cannot base our decisions about teams on the assumption that people will join the club if they are selected for a team. It is a privilege, not a right, for a team to be selected to compete for the club.

Of our members, over half are considered “social”. These members contribute the same amount financially to the club as “competitive” members, and whilst not being as fast as competitive members, contribute just as much to the club in terms of their participation and enthusiasm. While many running clubs nationwide are struggling for members, the Hawks is healthy and a lot of this is due to our strong social membership.

Therefore, due consideration is going towards how many “social/composite” teams are going to be sent this year.

As we are now 2/3rds of the way through the R&XC season, it is not unreasonable to expect our members to have paid their subscriptions for the season. If you wish to be considered to be part of a team for Road Relays, you must be a registered member (a social membership is sufficient, if selected for a competitive team you can upgrade later) by AUGUST 1st.

If we do not have enough members registered to make a grade by this date, a team will not be sent.

Teams that are currently being considered are:
Junior Women (Captain: Charli Millar)
Masters Men 40 (Captain: Marcus Daws/Ross Barnett)
MM 50 (Captain: John Crane)
Open 60 (Captain: Kevin Knowles)
Masters Women 35-49 (Captain: Maria Bentley)
MW 50 (Captain: Bridget Deverell)
Social/Composite (Captain: Fiona Barnett)

If you wish to be considered for a team (competitive OR social), then please contact the Captains listed above as soon as possible and make sure that your 2019 subscription has been paid by August 1st.

We also need to see some form, so participation at 2 of these these events is vital: Sweeney Cup – August 3rd; National XC champs – August 4th; WaiBop Road champs – August 25th; NZ Road champs – September 15th; Club Road champs – September 21st.

Cheers,
NRR sub-committee

Ekiden Relay
2019-10-12 08:30 - 17:00 | Village Green, Rotorua, Village Green, Rotorua, New Zealand
Join a Hawks relay team along with almost 2,000 other runners and walkers for a fun event. The Rotorua Ekiden follows the famous marathon course for 42km, split into six achievable segments that vary in distance from 5km to 8km.
Official website: www.ekiden.co.nz

NZ Trail Champs
2019-10-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Port Hills, Christchurch, Port Hills, Christchurch, New Zealand
NZ Trail Running Championships to be held on the Port Hills in Christchurch.
Further information to be posted here and on the Official Website:
http://www.athletics.org.nz/Events/nz-trail-running-championships

The Taniwha
2019-11-02 08:00 - 13:00
Come and join us on Saturday 2nd November to take on as much of the stunning Waikato River Trails as you want – on foot, on two wheels, as an individual, or as a team! There’s something for every age, ability, and fitness level.
Whatever event you choose to do, you will be exposed to some absolutely brilliant single track, massive swing bridges, flowing gravel paths, boardwalks, wide open reserves, and even crossing a number of dams along the way!
Official website: www.thetaniwha.co.nz

Xterra Waihi
2019-11-16 08:00 - 14:00
The XTERRA Trail Challenge Waihi is a trail running/walking event in the historic Karangahake Gorge which has a myriad of old tramping, rail and tramway tracks completely surrounded in native bush.
Official Website: www.trailchallengewaihi.co.nz
Event options:

Trail Tigers
Short course, 8.2km (walk or run)
Mid course, 13km (walk or run)
Long course, 20.5km (walk or run)
Super Long course – Marathon, 41km (run only)

Round the Bridges
2019-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Toi’s Challange
2019-11-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Rex Morpeth Park, Whakatane, New Zealand
The Julians Berry Farm and Cafe Toi’s Challenge in Whakatane on Sunday, 24 November 2019 is an annual 18km trail run and walk event which, along with Radio 1XX 18km and Robinson Law 6km fun runs/walks, is organised by the Whakatane Athletic & Harrier Club.

Tois Challenge 18km course follows the ‘Nga Tapuwai o Toi’ track, which literally means ‘In the Footsteps of Toi’, after the Maori chief Toi who ruled the area some 800 years ago. The trail twists up and down steep coastal hills and along two beautiful beaches, through stunning bush, up and down hundreds of steps, eased by stunning views of the sparkling Pacific Ocean and distant islands. This challenge can be taken on as a relay team of two people.
The Robinson Law 6 km fun run or walk is a quick but tough run/walk up steps and hills through the bush track known locally as the ‘Birdwalk’. Once at the top, it goes back downhill to Rex Morpeth Park via the footpath down Mokoroa Gorge.

This year’s event will be held on Sunday 24th November, at an earlier starting time of 8am.

Online entries open 1st June. Official website here.
18km run or relay $60 ($80 late entry cost after 21st November)
1XX Fun walk or walk relay $40
Robinson Law 6km $10
Medals for every finisher this year, and a punnet of Julians Strawberries.
We will be supporting the Whakatane Kiwi Trust with a portion of every entry being donated to the Trust, and also the opportunity to donate when you register.
A new t shirt is being designed for this year, costs and styles to be confirmed yet. This will be available through online registration, and some for cash on the day.
This year in the interests of eliminating waste, we are going cup free – please bring your own cup/drink bottle/hydration pack which can be refilled at the water refill stations throughout the course.

The Goat
2019-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Mt Ruapehu, Mount Ruapehu, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4691, New Zealand
This is an exhilarating adventure run from Whakapapa to Turoa Ski Fields on the Round the Mountain track, traversing the western slopes of Mount Ruapehu.
Official website: www.thegoat.co.nz
The 20 kilometre (approx.) course has over 1,000 metres of vertical ascent and covers a whole bunch of amazing terrain. Participants will experience stunning scenery ranging from ancient lava flows and scoria fields, mountain beech forest, tussock grasslands and alpine herbfields to cascading waterfalls, an alpine lake, boulder strewn rivers and amazing panoramic views, all set in a Dual World Heritage Area; the Tongariro National Park.
The Original Tongariro Goat will take place on Saturday 7th December 2019 starting from 9.30am.
There are 600 places available for this event each year.
In 2019 there are 300 additional places available for The Big Kid event.

King and Queen of the Mount
2019-12-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Mount Maunganui, Mount Maunganui Main Beach, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, 3116, New Zealand
The Mount Maunganui King and Queen of the Mount on Thursday, 26 December 2019 is an approximately 4.5km run along the beach and up Mount Maunganui.
There is also a junior mountain race which is approximately 3km, which runs part of the way up The Mount and back.
This event incorporates the Waikato Bay of Plenty Mountain Race Championships.
Official Website:
www.runningcalendar.co.nz/event/king-queen-mount-maunganui

Reduction Relay
2020-05-22 12:30 - 15:30 | Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms, Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton, 3204
It’s a cross country relay upon the grass alongside Cobham Drive, before the Cobham Bridge.
A 2km loop where runners are divided into mixed teams of 3 and all run together. One runner drops off each lap.
There’s also a kids race, so bring the family.
Doors open at 12:30pm. Registrations from then. Pick teams at 1 pm, then jog to grass area near Traffic lights north of Cobham Bridge.
Kids race is at 1:15pm. Other races start at 1:30pm.
Please bring a plate for afternoon tea
Hawks past results

Waiwhakareke Random Relay
2020-06-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, Baverstock, Hamilton, 3289, New Zealand
We will select EVENLY MATCHED TEAMS OF RUNNERS, from the people that Attend.
Each runner will run a 3km leg.

Meet at 1PM at the Baverstock Road entrance. Rotokauri.
Please NOTE:

Don’t forget to register online before attending.
Toilets are available at the event.
Afternoon tea is NOT provided, but please feel free to BYO refreshments.

See you all at WAIWHAKAREKE Natural Heritage Park.

Gilchrist Rose Bowl
2020-06-13 12:45 - 15:30 | Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms, Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton, 3204
This is a fun X-Country event held on the grass area on the eastern side of Hamilton Lake
When: Saturday 13th June 2020, 1:00pm
Where: Meet at clubrooms by 12:45 – or at the Lake 1pm – ready for a 1:30pm start.
Please bring a plate for a shared afternoon tea back at the clubrooms at the conclusion of the racing.
Also, singlets will be available to purchase at the clubrooms (see Rob Townsend).
*** Remember House points are on offer for this event! ***

Kids will be running 2 x 1k laps
Adults will run 2 x 2k laps anti-clockwise as per the map below

Reduction Relay - Bannister Plaque
2020-06-20 12:30 - 15:30 | Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms, Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton, 3204

Cambridge Club Cross Country
2020-06-28 13:15 - 14:45 | Keeley’s Farm, 333 Tirau Rd, Cambridge, Karapiro, 3496, New Zealand
Hawks have been invited to attend Cambridge Harriers Club Cross Country event which is their Club Cross Country Champs event.
Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Keeley’s, 333 Tirau Rd, SH1, Karapiro

Te Awamutu Golf Course Run
2020-07-04 09:00 - 11:30 | Te Awamutu Golf Club, Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu, 3800, New Zealand
This is the 9th running of the Paperplus Te Awamutu Athletics Club Golf Course Fun Run held at the Te Awamutu Golf Club on Kihikihi Road. After a postponement due to COVID 19 we are having another try.
Saturday 4th July. The race starts at 9.30am. This event is open to the Public and Registered Athletes
Click here to sign up and needs to be done by Thursday 2 July.
Prizegiving – due to COVID restrictions we are not holding a prizegiving this year. Whilst things may change by then we have a plan on the current rules and respect the wishes of our hosts. Also with many businesses crippled by the shutdown economy we think it is unreasonable to seek prizes. Accordingly, we have reduced entry costs.
An event for all abilities with the unique ability to race on a Golf Course with a rolling aspect and good underfoot conditions, suitable for spikes. Although adjacent to the main road the event offers a safe environment for families, with kids able to finish their 3k run whilst their parents continue in their own event.
There is a 3k run for Students $5, a 3k and 6k walk and 6k and 9k run, all $10. Online entries close at 10pm Thursday 2nd July. We much prefer ‘online’ entries however we will take late entries on the day but ask that you bring the correct cash. A ‘late’ fee of $5 will apply.
All athletes start at the same time and will complete one, two or three 3k circuits. Athletes will be issued with a race number and will receive a finishing time and certificate.
The Golf Course will reopen to Members at 11am. Please ensure you or your supporters do not run or walk on any of the Greens. It is a privilege to have access to the course – we don’t want to lose that. As we are running in July rather than April underfoot conditions will be much softer so please take care to cause minimal damage.
All proceeds go into a Travel Fund to assist our Club’s athletes on representative duties. Thanks for your support.
Race Organiser – Murray Green – 0276216608

Cougar Trail Run
2020-07-05 | Tokoroa Memorial Sports Ground, Mossop Road, Tokoroa, 3491, New Zealand
Arguably Tokoroa’s best kept secret, Cougar Mountain Bike Park is a spot that will wow even the most seasoned trail runners & walkers out there.
Official Webpage: www.cougartrailrun.co.nz
EVENT OPTIONS:
Long (21km walk/run)
Mid (12km walk/run)
Short (7km walk/run)

Sanitorium Hill King & Queen of the Mountain
2020-07-11 13:00 - 15:30
Sanitorium 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.
Details below are based on last years event.
Please check latest details published on the Hawks weekly newsletter prior to the event.
Run will start with first walkers going at 1pm from the corner Fencourt and Maungakawa Roads
Please bring a plate for afternoon tea as our contribution towards the event will be at 2:45pm.
Start time is 1:00pm on Saturday for the first person.
Target finish time is exactly 1:00:00 hour and for runners, the self-handicap is best calculated from a 6km flat road equivalent.
Typically both races are handicapped starts:
B10, G10, B12, G12 grades. Start with 2k to go. Feels like 2.6km flat.
B14, G14 grades start with 3k to go. Feels like 4.0km flat.
All others start with 4.8km to go. Feels like 6.0km flat.
Remember roads are open. All runners to stay on the RIGHT at all times. No crossing the centreline ever. At the finish – you will get an ear-tag with a number. Hold on to it and stay in your finishing order. Keep walking ahead. Give your number and name to someone who will record it.

Club Cross Country Champs - Open Event
2020-07-18 13:00 - 15:30 | Minogue Park, Minogue Park, Forest Lake, Hamilton, 3200
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.
The course covers a 3 km lap and/or a 2 km lap, with a 1 km lap for the younger juniors. 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).
Click here to register online prior to the event.
Junior runners can only run up 1 grade, and we limit anyone to running 1 race on the day.
Please wear your Club Singlet as this is an open event to all Waikato Bay of Plenty Athletics Clubs.
Bring a plate and hot water flask along for afternoon tea at Minogue Park.
Hawks Past Results
Race Times:
We will be having 2 races only. The U 10’s and U 12’s first off, then everybody else.
As we have no power on-site, please bring a thermos for your hot water, along with a plate for afternoon tea.
The age grades will be sorted by age on the day, so if you are a junior or masters runner, when you register please make sure you put your age.
1.00 onwards Register
1.30 – U 10 Boys/girls (1 km), U 12 Boys/girls (2 km)
2.00– U 14 an U 16 Boys/ girls (3 km)
-U 18 Boys (6 km)
-U 18 Girls (5 km)
-U 20 Men (6 km)
-U 20 Women (5 km)
-SM 20-39 (9 km)
-SW 20-34 (6 km)
-MM 40-49, 50-59, 60+ (6 km)
-MW 35-49, 50-59, 60+ (5 km)

Event History
We have used the Minogue Park since the club’s inception in 1928 with a few years except in the late 70s & 80s. There have been various course changes over the years. In the late 60s, for example, the Centennial Pools (now Waterworld) were built smack bang in the middle of our course. It was a good running course then (with a heap of high fences) as is our current course. Yes, it does get a bit wet during the raining season, but, hey, that’s cross country. Merely running the course, we are steeped in history. The current course was designed by Gordon Speirs in the mid-90s, with only minor changes since.
