Here are just a few sporting events to either participate in or watch in Hamilton New Zealand during the Summer of 2023
Waipa Stockcar Championship
Date: 9th December
Time:2:30 Gates open 4:30 Racing begins
Venue: McDonald’s Kihikihi Speedway
Horsepower heaven! Turning up the dial Saturday 9th December is Waipa’s own McDonald’s Kihikihi Speedway with an absolute ripsnorting event!
Weetbix Tryathlon
Date: 10 December
Time: 7:00 AM
Venue: University of Waikato
Join us at your local Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon™! Open to Kiwi kids aged 6 to 15 years. It’s a fun and rewarding day out for everyone.
Kids of all sporting abilities swim, cycle, and run their way around age-appropriate courses, either as an individual or as a team of two.
Blackcaps vs Pakistan
Date: 14 December
Time: 7:10 PM
Venue: Seddon Park
Test series against South Africa and Australia for the BLACKCAPS, white ball series against Pakistan and England for the WHITE FERNS: these are just some of the highlights of an action-packed 2023-24 home international summer for Kiwi cricket fans.
Historical Cycle Tour
Date: 19 January
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Taupo Lakefront
Cycle the Taupō Lakefront and learn the maōri history of taupō and significant historical sites with taupō museum programmes and engagement coordinator Jeffery Addison. All you need is a bike, helmet and basic bike handling skills.
Sika Foundation Hike
Date: 20/21 January
Time: 8:30 AM
Venue: Heliska Hangar
On this guided day trip, you will start by taking a scenic helicopter flight to the Kaipo River Swing Bridge, in the Kaimanawa Forest Park!
Hiking approx. 7km along the Kaipo River terraces to the Oamaru Hut, you will then hear from experienced members about the ‘big picture’ initiatives, and what the Sika Foundation are aiming to achieve through various hunter-led conservation projects.
Manu World Champs
Date: 3-4 February
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Waterworld
The Z Manu World Champs will hit Kirikiriroa Hamilton with an official qualification event at Waterworld from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 February.
Get ready to make a splash at Waterworld, the ultimate venue for our Hamilton heats of the Z Manu World Champs.
The event will kick off on Friday 2 February with the free Push Play Manu Sessions followed by two action-packed days of qualification heats to find our 14 finalists.
Blackcaps vs South Africa
Date: 13 February
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Seddon Park
Test series against South Africa and Australia for the BLACKCAPS, white ball series against Pakistan and England for the WHITE FERNS: these are just some of the highlights of an action-packed 2023-24 home international summer for Kiwi cricket fans.
Tracks National Championship
Date: 2 March
Time: 6:00 AM
Venue: Grassroots Trust Velodrome
The Track National Championships (formerly named the Elite & U19 Track National Championships) is New Zealand’s premier national track cycling event. Held annually in rotation between Cambridge and Invercargill. The 2024 event will be held at the Grassroots Trust Velodrome in Cambridge from 2-7 March 2024. Olympic medalists, World Championship riders and World Cup riders will be lining up against our emerging future champions to race on the boards for national titles.
Hamilton Half Marathon
Date: 17 March
Time: 8:00 AM
Venue: Hamilton Gardens
Join us for a running event like no other. You will start and finish at the stunning Hamilton Gardens with riverside running along the banks of the Waikato River, winding through parks, landmarks and historic neighbourhoods. 21KM half marathon, 10KM and 5KM options for both runners and walkers. Our finish area will have a selection of local food trucks that will offer coffee, carbs and so much more. Come, relax, and grab a bite to eat. Bring your picnic rug, chairs, and bean bags to enjoy the celebrations and awards after the race.
White Ferns vs England
Date: 4 April
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Seddon Park
Test series against South Africa and Australia for the BLACKCAPS, white ball series against Pakistan and England for the WHITE FERNS: these are just some of the highlights of an action-packed 2023-24 home international summer for Kiwi cricket fans.
Long Course Weekend
Date: 12-14 April
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: Mighty River Domain
Hosted at the Mighty River Domain, Karapiro, the high-performance hub of the North Island in April 2024. Long Course Weekend New Zealand accommodates swimmers, cyclists, runners, and triathletes. A swim/bike/run event is held over three days with each discipline being presented on a separate day. Competitors can choose to mix and match from the three discipline options and various distances in them. This event format is highly inclusive, suitable for not only the elite but also those new to a discipline or wanting to gradually increase their distances and test their abilities.
Swim Karapiro
Date: 12 April
Time:4:00 PM
Venue: Mighty River Domain
Hosted at the Mighty River Domain, Karapiro, the high-performance hub of the North Island during the afternoon/evening of Friday 12th April 2024. Swim Karapiro will offer 3 swimming distances for everyone to enjoy and will take place on Day 1 of the international debut of the Long Course Weekend New Zealand.
Swim across Lake Karapiro and be a part of the first leg of the Long Course Weekend. This is going to be a fantastic day with an unbeatable atmosphere to start the long weekend.
Cycle Karapiro
Date: 13 April
Time: 5:30 AM
Venue: Mighty River Domain
Hosted at the Mighty River Domain, Karapiro, the high-performance hub of the North Island on Saturday 13th April 2024. Cycle Karapiro will offer 3 cycling distances for everyone to enjoy and will take place on Day 2 of the international debut of the Long Course Weekend New Zealand.
Cycle around the beautiful countryside and be a part of the middle leg of the Long Course Weekend. This is going to be a fantastic day with an unbeatable atmosphere.
Karapiro Marathon
Date: 14 April
Time: 6:30 AM
Venue: Mighty River Domain
Hosted at the Mighty River Domain, Karapiro, the high-performance hub of the North Island on Sunday 14th April 2024. The Karapiro Marathon will offer 4 running distances for everyone to enjoy and will take place on Day 3 of the international debut of the Long Course Weekend New Zealand.
Run around the beautiful countryside and be a part of the final leg of the Long Course Weekend. This is going to be a fantastic day with an unbeatable atmosphere to finish off the long weekend.
Please note that event details may be subject to change, and it’s always a good idea to double-check with the event organizers for the most up-to-date information. It is also important to check whether or not you need to purchase tickets or book in advance.
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