Hawks

Trophy Day
2022-08-13 12:30 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms, Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton, 3204
Trophy day is a handicap start and not to be missed! Lots of trophies up for grabs, and you may just score one, forget, and then be pleasantly surprised at the prize giving in October.
This is a handicap race from the clubrooms with a staggered start based on your approximate or estimated 5km time – so in theory, everyone should finish together. In the past, there have been some very exciting finishes with the bulk of the field often only within 30 or 40 seconds. It’s a great chance for those who aren’t normally near the front to scoop one of the clubs most sought after trophies (…and to test your maths and timing skills).
Doors open at 12.30 pm
Registrations taken from then onwards this is a handicap 5 km race so runners need to estimate their time they will do.
Kids 2 km race is first at 1.30 pm mass start here.
5 km race starts at 1.50 with the clock counting down and runners leave once their time they estimated comes up.
Bring a plate for afternoon tea

ANZ Mountain Running Champs
2022-08-20 | Deer Park Heights, 432 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand
Deer Park Heights, venue for the 2022 New Zealand Mountain Running Championships.
More info here: https://athletics.org.nz/events/2022-new-zealand-mountain-running-championships/

Craters Trail Run
2022-08-21 | Wairakei Resort, 40 Wairakei Drive, Taupo, 3379, New Zealand
Prepare to be delighted at just how much fun these trails are for two feet!
Expect steaming rivers, native bush and various stages of pine forest to keep it interesting!
Official Website: www.craterstrailrun.co.nz

Kids Dash (2km)

Short walk/run (from 5km to 8km)

Mid walk/run (from 10km to 14km)

Long walk/run (21km)

Waikato Bay of Plenty Road Champs
2022-08-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Architectural Glass Products site, 137 Swayne Road, Cambridge, 3493, New Zealand
Location – Architectural Glass Products site, 137 Swayne Road, Cambridge
Race information including course maps can be found on this link.
Entries can be made here
Please note that you must be registered with a Waikato-Bay of Plenty club by Friday 19th August in order to be eligible for a Championship placing. You must also wear your club uniform.
Entries close on Tuesday 16th August – no late entries

Sing Relay
2022-08-27 12:45 - 15:00 | Parana Park, Parana Park, Memorial Drive, Hamilton East, Hamilton, 3216, New Zealand
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 Memorial Park.
Meet at the airplane in Memorial Park at 1:00 for registration, teams picked at 1.30 and the race starting at 1.50pm.

Both team members start together. However, the faster runner runs ahead to the half way point and then turns around to meet their other runner. At the point of meeting, both runners turn around and run back to finish line the exact way they have just run. The team that takes top honours is the team that has both runners home first.

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.
Kids welcome – they can take part in the relay too (or we will have a kids race, depending on numbers and ages).

Possibly head to The Cook for a drink after the race so please join us.

Club Road Champs
2022-09-03 12:30 - 15:30 | Roger Kaui Place, Roger Kaui Place, Burbush, Hamilton, Waikato, 3288, New Zealand
The venue for this 2022 will be the footpath alongside Mangaharakeke Drive – starting at the end of Roger Kaui Place.

There is plenty of parking, and a good grass area for the start/finish and gazebo etc.
And the surface is good, and we can get 2.5km out and back – so the 10k would be out and back twice.

Distances are as below:
Boys & Girls U10 – 2km
Boys & Girls U12 – 2km
Boys & Girls U14 – 3km
Boys & Girls U16 – 5km
Women U18 – 5km
Women U20 -5km
Masters women 35+ – 5km
Men U18 – 6km
Men U20 – 6km
Master men 65+ – 8km
Senior men – 10km
Senior women – 10km
Master men 40-64 – 10km
12:30 Registrations open
13:30 First race starts (2km)
13:45 3km and 5km start
14:15 All other racers start

Hawks Past Results

National Road Champs
2022-09-04 | New Zealand Campus of Innovation & Sport, 48 Somme Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt 5018, 5018
This event will be held in Upper Hutt.
Timetable – as at 18-07-22
Course Maps and Notes
NZCIS Accommodation Flyer

Kinloch Offroad Challenge
2022-09-10 07:00 - 17:00 | 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.
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

Red Stag Redwoods Relay
2022-09-11 09:30 - 13:00 | The Redwoods Visitor Centre, Long Mile Road, Rotorua, 3010, 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. 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.
Details from previous years and to be confirmed:
Race pack pickup from 7.30am – 9.00 from iSite Redwoods
Primary grade (year 8 and under) first race of the day start time 9.30am
Adult grade start time at the commencement of the children’s race approximately 10.00am
More details to come see https://lakecity.co.nz/forestrelay

Rotorua Marathon
2022-09-17 | Energy Events Centre, Rotorua, Queens Drive, Rotorua, 3010
The Rotorua Marathon along with the Half & Quarter Marathons and 5.5km Fun Run.
Known affectionately as the “People’s Marathon” the iconic Rotorua Marathon is Australasia’s oldest marathon event.
Join the large group from the Hamilton City Hawks that compete in this event.
Official Website: www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz
Hawks Past Results click here

Dudfield Duathlon & 2.5k Time Trial
2022-09-24 10:30 - 13:30
The Final Dudfield Duathlon.
Meet at Dudfield’s – 33 Cromwell Drive by 10:30am to collect timing chip and briefing.
Format is Run-Bike-Run.
2.5k – 16K – 2.5k

National Road Relays
2022-10-01 | Port Hills, Christchurch, Port Hills, Christchurch, New Zealand
The National Road Relays is over the Takahe to Akaroa course in Christchurch this year. The race starts at the Sign of the Takahe and follows the traditional route through Governors Bay, Gebbies Valley, Little River and Duvauchelle to Akaroa. The Junior Relay, Open Masters over 60 and Corporate/Social grade will start at Allandale (start of lap 2 Senior Race) and finish at
Cooptown (End of lap 5 Senior Race).
See the Hawks newsletter for more details leading up to the event and to register your interest in attending.
We are looking for teams in as many of the following grades as we can …
• Junior Women (6 runners)
• Junior Men (6 runners)
• Senior Women (8 runners)
• Senior Men (8 runners)
• Masters Men 35+ (8 runners)
• Masters Women 35+ (8 runners)
• Masters Men 50+ (8 runners)
• Masters Women 50+ (6 runners)
• Open 60+ (6 runners)
• Social Team(s) (6 or 8 runners)

Huntly Half Marathon
2022-10-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Huntly Rugby Park, Huntly Rugby Park, Huntly, Waikato, 3700, New Zealand
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.
This has been a new course for the past few years and produces fast times. It features a virtually flat single out & back route that follows the mighty Waikato River on completely on sealed roads. This course will only be used for the Half Marathon participants and no other event distances.
The Huntly Half Marathon has had a long and enviable history since it started back in March 1981.

Cambridge Half Marathon (NZ & WaiBOP Half Champs)
2022-10-16 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 16th October 2022
Start Times:
Half Marathon Walk – 9.00am
Half Marathon Run – 9.30am
2k Kids Run – 9:50am
10k Run – 10.20am
10k Walk – 10:21am
5K Run – 10.30am
5K Walk – 10:31am

The Taniwha
2022-11-12 08:00 - 17:00
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

Round the Bridges
2022-11-13 08:00 - 13:30 | 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.

Hawks Open Day 2023
2023-04-01 13:00 - 15:30 | Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms, Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton, 3204
It’s the start of the Road and Cross Country Season. Come on down to the club and meet everyone, have a run (multiple distances) and sausage sizzle!

Te Awamutu Golf Course Run
2023-04-15 09:00 - 11:30 | Te Awamutu Golf Club, Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu, 3800, New Zealand
This is the 12th running of the Paperplus Te Awamutu Athletics Club Golf Course Fun Run held at the Te Awamutu Golf Club on Kihikihi Road.
Race starts at 9.30am. This is a popular event, usually with good representation from the Hawks. Please remember to wear your club singlet! This event is open to both the Public and Registered Athletes.
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 a 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 $7, a 3k and 6k walk and 6k and 9k run, $7 for Student Run, and $15 for other events. Online entries close at 11pm Thursday 13th April. 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.
Usually, 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.
Check out the flyer for the event <<here>>
Or go direct to the registration page <<here>>
View past results <<here>>

Trophy Day
2023-04-22 12:30 - 15:00 | Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms, Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton, 3204
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.

This is a handicap race from the clubrooms with a staggered start based on your approximate or estimated 5km time – so in theory, everyone should finish together. In the past, there have been some very exciting finishes with the bulk of the field often only within 30 or 40 seconds.

Doors open and registrations at12.30 pm
Children’s 2km race at 1:15pm.
5km handicap race starts at 1:30 pm
Bring a plate for afternoon tea at the clubrooms.

Interclub Fun Run & Walk
2023-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Old Narrrow Golf Club – 512 Airport Road Tamahere, 512 Airport Road Tamahere, Hamilton, New Zealand
Join us for a new season’s Interclub Fun Run & Walk at the Old Narrows Golf Course!
Please enter via the Tamahere direction only.
Choose your distance on the day 2.5km, 5km, 7.5km and 10km.

Rotorua Marathon
2023-05-06 | Energy Events Centre, Rotorua, Queens Drive, Rotorua, 3010
Join the Rotorua Marathon on Saturday 6 May 2023!
Full marathon | Half marathon | 10km | 5.5km
Official Website: www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz
Hawks Past Results click here

Reduction Relay
2023-05-06 12:30 - 15:30 | Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms, Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton, 3204
Reduction Relay – first cross country race of the season.
Trophy – Banister Plaque

A cross country relay where runners run, 1,2 or 3 laps of a 2km course, one runner drops off each lap. Random teams picked on the day.

Doors open and registrations at 12.30pm.
Children’s 2km race at 1:15pm.
Relay race starts at 1:30 pm

Bring a plate for afternoon tea back at the club rooms!
Hawks past results

Huntly Half Marathon
2023-05-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Huntly Rugby Park, Huntly Rugby Park, Huntly, Waikato, 3700, New Zealand
The classic when it comes to Half Marathons, the EVES Huntly Half Marathon is NZ’s longest running standalone Half Marathon event having started in 1981.
This course is one that is fast. It features a virtually flat single out and back route that follows the mighty Waikato River completely on sealed and closed roads. This course will only be used for the Half Marathon participants and no other event distances.

The event involves the traditional Half Marathon distance of 21.1km, along with a 10km, 5km and Kids 2kms. All events have the option of either a Run or Walk.

Gilchrist Rose Bowl
2023-05-20 12:30 - 15:30 | Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms, Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton, 3204
Gilchrist Rosebowl fun cross country is held on the grassed area on the eastern side of the Hamilton Lake. 2 x 2km laps in total to get your hands on the Gilchrist Rosebowl trophy.
Speed work attendees will recognise the hill up to the water tower!

Doors open and registrations at 12.30pm, at the clubrooms before a warm up run to the lake.

Children’s 2km race at 1:15pm.
Relay race starts at 1:30 pm

Bring a plate for afternoon tea back at the club rooms!

Tauranga Open Cross Country
2023-05-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Waipuna Park, Kaitemako Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga, 3175
The Tauranga Open Cross Country will be on Saturday 27th May at WAIPUNA PARK – Kaitemako Road, Welcome Bay.
Hosted by Athletics Tauranga it is the largest event they host each season, races for all age groups. Clubs from all around BOP & Waikato attend but it is open to everyone, you do not need to be a club member. Prize giving and afternoon tea after the final race.
View here on the Waikato Bay of Plenty website nearer to the event for the online entry form and further detailed information.
Hawks Past Results

Club Cross Country Champs
2023-06-10 12:30 - 16:00 | Minogue Park, Minogue Park, Forest Lake, Hamilton, 3200
Hamilton City Hawks Cross Country Championships – held at Minogue Park, meeting 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).

Junior runners can only run up one grade, and we limit anyone to running one 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.

Race Times:
Registration at 12:30 onwards
13:30 – Under 10s and under 12s
14:00 – everyone else
Distances per age grade are:
U10 boys and girls – 1km
U12 boys and girls – 2 km
U14 and U16 boys and girls – 3km
U18 boys – 6km
U18 girls – 5km
U20 men – 6km
U20 women – 5km
SM 20-39 – 9km
SW 20-34 – 6km
MM 40-49, 50-59 & 60+ – 6km
MW 35-49, 50-59 & 60+ – 5km
The age grades will be sorted by age on the day.

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 rainy 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.

Waiwhakareke Random Relay
2023-06-24 12:30 - 16:00 | Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, Baverstock, Hamilton, 3289, New Zealand
Waiwhakareke relay – random teams of 3 running 2.2km laps of the reserve. Teams will be picked on the day.

Meet at the barn in the north eastern corner.

Registrations at 12.30pm.

Children’s 2km race at 1:15pm.

Relay race starts at 1:30 pm

Please bring something for afternoon tea afterward as well as a thermos if you would like a hot drink.
Parking on Baverstock Rd or at the Car Park opposite the zoo on Brymer Rd. If parked in Brymer Rd Car Park follow the northern trail to the barn.

North Island Cross Country Champs
2023-07-01 08:00 - 17:00 | 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. This event is open to all athletes. There is a huge turn out from clubs through out the North Island.
The course is firm, fast and flowing, and later you can enjoy the free thermal pools at the river’s edge behind the venue.
Approved by Athletics Waikato Bay of Plenty, Athletics New Zealand.
Sanctioned Event
Run under Athletics NZ rules as open races and membership of a running club NOT essential
(Any runner can enter and win place medals)
Entries are easily done on-line view here
On-line entries close on the week prior, but on the day entries are available at late fee x 2.
This event is also open to non-club members.
Competitors will be issued with tickets that can be exchanged for a hot drink and muffin at the venue.

Hawks Past Results

Cougar Trail Run
2023-07-08 | 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)

King & Queen of the Mountain
2023-07-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Gray Road, Te Miro, Gray Road, Te Miro, Waikato, 3496, New Zealand
Handicap race. Second year on the new course from Gray Road, Te Miro.
Cambridge, Frankton and Hamilton Hawks clubs invited.

Check out here the Cambridge Harriers facebook page for the latest details.
