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 […]
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Matamata relay isn't on this year but the Dudfield 3km time trial is.
Awaiting details to be posted on the Athletics NZ website: http://athletics.org.nz/Events/2016-new-zealand-road-race-championships
Club Road Champs is held on the 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.
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.
Come and celebrate the beginning of the season with a social pack run and probably some food.
Subs are the same as last year - bring cash on the day or you can pay online.
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 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 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 53rd Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon is set for Saturday 6 May 2017 along with the Half & Quarter Marathons and 5.5km Fun Run
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.
80% hard packed metal, 30% grass. Each team will two 5km legs and two 2.5km legs.
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 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.
The race is approximately a 3km all gravel loop of the Taitua Arboretum. Hope to have a traditional relay format, depending on numbers.
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.
This is a very popular event on the Hawks calendar and brings in many who haven’t attended the earlier cross country races.
3k - 16K -3K. Bike to end of Peacockes Road and back, 16km. Repeat first run after the bike.
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.
Represent our region Waikato BOP in the National Road Championships
Club Road Champs is held on the 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.
3km Time Trial - Time and location details to be confirmed.
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.
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 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 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.
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.