Hamilton Sports Events

The Great Race   (www.thegreatrace.co.nz)  

The University of Waikato and Harvard University go head to head in The Great Race, a rowing regatta on a 4.2km upstream course on the Waikato River.

National Motorshow Hamilton   (www.nzmotorshow.co.nz)  

A premier New Zealand automotive exhibition in Hamilton, offering a massive selection of cars and performance motorsport.

The Rev   (www.therev120.co.nz)  

A major cycling event, starting and finishing in Hamilton. The loop course is 120km and takes riders past the Waikato towns of Cambridge, Matamata and Morrinsville, through some of the regions most spectacular and cyclist friendly areas.

New Zealand College Games   (www.nzcollegegames.co.nz)  

Supported by the Olympic Committee and held every four years to coincide with the Olympic Games, the New Zealand College Games give secondary school students from all over New Zealand an opportunity to participate in an world class sports event.

Hamilton to Auckland Express   (www.hamiltontoaucklandexpress.co.nz)  

This 100 kilometre course is fast, fun. scenic and open to anyone with a bike! The Hamilton to Auckland Express begins in Hamilton and travels through Opuatia, Pukekawa, Tuakau and Buckland before enjoying a spectacular street finish in Pukekohe.

Gallagher Great Race   (www.boathouseevents.co.nz)  

A rowing regatta held on a 4.2km upstream course on the Waikato River, through central Hamilton. The event offers competitive races for both men's and women's teams, including competition against international rowers.