Club Cross Country Champs – Open Event

Minogue Park Minogue Park, Forest Lake, Hamilton

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.

Trophy Day

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

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.

Sweeney Cup

Horsham Downs 6 Martin Lane, Hamilton

This is a very popular event on the Hawks calendar and brings in many who haven’t attended the earlier cross country races.

Whakatane Trail Run

Whakatāne Harriers are inviting the Athletics Waikato Bay of Plenty clubs to their Figure of Eight Race on Saturday 5 September 2020.

Sing Relay

This year's Hawks Road & Cross Country Club Open Day will be held on Saturday 6th April - doors open at 12.30pm.

Round the Bridges

Garden Place Victoria Street, Hamilton, 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.

Hawks Open Day 2021

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

This year's Hawks Road & Cross Country Club Open Day will be held on Saturday 10 April - doors open at 12.30pm.

Te Awamutu Golf Course Run

Te Awamutu Golf Club Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu, New Zealand

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.

Gilchrist Rose Bowl

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

The race is going to be run over 3.8 k over 2 laps and is very doable for all. You gain a participation point for your house for coming along and running.

Club Cross Country Champs

Minogue Park Minogue Park, Forest Lake, Hamilton

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.

North Island Cross Country Champs

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.

Sanitorium Hill King & Queen of the Mountain

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.

Sweeney Cup

Horsham Downs 6 Martin Lane, Hamilton

This is a very popular event on the Hawks calendar and brings in many who haven’t attended the earlier cross country races.

Sing Relay [cancelled]

Parana Park Parana Park, Memorial Drive, Hamilton East, Hamilton, 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.

Trophy Day [Cancelled]

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

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.

Red Stag Redwoods Relay [revised date]

The Redwoods Visitor Centre Long Mile Road, Rotorua, New Zealand

The rumours are true, it’s back!  Much loved and eagerly anticipated in 2021.

Round the Bridges

Garden Place Victoria Street, Hamilton, 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.

Hawks Open Day 2022

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

This year's Hawks Road & Cross Country Club Open Day will be held on Saturday 2 April - doors open at 12.30pm. Social pack run at 13:00

Te Awamutu Golf Course Run

Te Awamutu Golf Club Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu, New Zealand

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.

Gilchrist Rose Bowl

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

The race is going to be run over 3.8 k over 2 laps and is very doable for all. You gain a participation point for your house for coming along and running.

Club Cross Country Champs

Minogue Park Minogue Park, Forest Lake, Hamilton

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.

North Island Cross Country Champs

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.

King & Queen of the Mountain

Te Miro School 443 Te Miro Road, RD4, Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand

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.

Sweeney Cup

Horsham Downs 6 Martin Lane, Hamilton

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

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

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.

Sing Relay

Parana Park Parana Park, Memorial Drive, Hamilton East, Hamilton, 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.

Red Stag Redwoods Relay

The Redwoods Visitor Centre Long Mile Road, Rotorua, 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.

Round the Bridges

Garden Place Victoria Street, Hamilton, 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.

Hawks Open Day 2023

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

Come on down to the club and meet everyone, have a run (multiple distances) and sausage sizzle!

Te Awamutu Golf Course Run

Te Awamutu Golf Club Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu, New Zealand

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.

Trophy Day

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

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.

Gilchrist Rose Bowl

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

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

Club Cross Country Champs

Minogue Park Minogue Park, Forest Lake, Hamilton

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.

North Island Cross Country Champs

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.

King & Queen of the Mountain

Gray Road, Te Miro Gray Road, Te Miro, Waikato, New Zealand

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.

Sweeney Cup

Horsham Downs 6 Martin Lane, Hamilton

This is a very popular event on the Hawks calendar and brings in many who haven’t attended the earlier cross country races.

Sing Relay

The Cook 7 Cook Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton, New Zealand

The Sing Relay is a unique two-person fun relay on a 5km course.

Red Stag Redwoods Relay

The Redwoods Visitor Centre Long Mile Road, Rotorua, 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.

Hawks Open Day 2024

Hawks Road and XC Clubrooms Hamilton City Hawks Grantham Street, Hamilton

Come on down to the club and meet everyone, have a run and sausage sizzle!

Te Awamutu Golf Course Run

Te Awamutu Golf Club Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu, New Zealand

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.

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.