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.
Clubs gather from the Waikato Bay of Plenty to compete.
This year the National Cross Country Champs will be held in Taupo.
This is a very popular event on the Hawks calendar and brings in many who haven’t attended the earlier cross country races.
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.
Deer Park Heights, venue for the 2022 New Zealand Mountain Running Championships.
Join other Hawks runners at this awesome trail run event.
Entries close on Tuesday 16th August – no late entries
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.
The venue for this 2022 will be the footpath alongside Mangaharakeke Drive.
Entries close 28 August 11:59pm – no late entries will be accepted.
Enjoy stunning views as you run or walk over some spectacular trails in and around Kinloch, Taupo.
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.
Known affectionately as the "People's Marathon" the Rotorua Marathon is Australasia's oldest major marathon event.
3k - 16K -3K Duathlon
The Athletics New Zealand Road Relays is to be held in Christchurch this year.
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.
The Cambridge Half Marathon, 10km and 5km is an annual running and walking event at Cambridge High School.
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!
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.
Come on down to the club and meet everyone, have a run (multiple distances) and sausage sizzle!
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.
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 at the Old Narrows Golf Course!
The Rotorua Marathon along with the Half & Quarter Marathons and 5.5km Fun Run.
Relay where runners run, 1,2 or 3 laps of a 2km course, and one runner drops off each lap.
Half Marathon distance of 21.1km, along with a 10km, 5km and Kids 2kms.
Doors open and registrations at 12.30pm, at the clubrooms before a warm up run to the lake.
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.
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.
Random teams of 3 running 2.2km laps of the reserve. Teams will be picked on the day.
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.
Arguably Tokoroa’s best kept secret, Cougar Mountain Bike Park will wow even the most seasoned trail runners & walkers out there.
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.
Clubs gather from the Waikato Bay of Plenty to compete.
This is a very popular event on the Hawks calendar and brings in many who haven’t attended the earlier cross country races.
This year the National Cross Country Champs will be held in Taupo.
The Sing Relay is a unique two-person fun relay on a 5km course.
Come on down to Hamilton Lake Park run - wear your club singlet and spread the news about the amazing club we are!
This year will be held at St Peters School, Cambridge.
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.
