Are you looking to put some passion back into your life? Are you struggling to find the motivation to exercise and do the things you know you should to enjoy better health and fitness? Or maybe you are a serious athlete looking for a challenging race held in the Hunter Region of NSW, Australia? Then you are in the right website.
At H Events we own and manage triathlon, swimming, running, cycling and multi-sport events in the Hunter Region of NSW, Australia. The reasons we have chosen to run events only in this region are simple. We were born and bred here and love the Hunter. There is so much diversity in the Hunter Region. From the rolling hills of Wine Country to the cosmopolitan cafes and beaches of Newcastle, from the Mountains of Barrington to lush farmlands of Maitland, you can be sure we will find a venue for a race that suits you.
Below you will find a few new events and a few old ones. We hope these events interest you. Our goal is to create and manage unique participant sporting events in the Hunter Region that offer enjoyable, safe and challenging courses and venues. If you want more information about an event, just follow the links. Most of the events have their own web page and you can enter on-line or via hard copy entry forms.
We hope to see you at one of our events in the near future. So stay healthy and fit and we will see you soon.
Download our event calendar HERE
Events we manage include:
Newcastle Olympic Distance Triathlon
This event will now be held in conjunction with the Sparke Helmore NBN Triathlon to be held on 21 March 2010. The event is once againa qualification race for the Australian Age Group Team for the World Championships in 2010 and also the Australian Defence Force Olympic Distance Championships. The events is open to all competitors who can complete the course, however is not recommended for novice competitors.
See http://www.sparkenbntriathlon.com.au/ for entries in December 2009.
Sparke Helmore NBN Triathlon Festival
The 2010 event will be on 21 March 2010 and willl include 4 Triathlon events. This event will have absolute beginners triathletes and also elite competitors on the same morning. It is expected to attract over 2000 participants from all over Australia. The event assists raise funds for and awareness of the work the Hunter Medical Research Institute.
For information on the Sparke Helmore NBN Triathlon go to http://www.sparkenbntriathlon.com.au/
Herald Hill to Harbour Challenge
This event will be held on Easter Monday 5 April 2010 and runs from Merewether Beach to the Heart of Newcastle. This race features a great big hill and then some unbelievable views along the parks, beaches and foreshore of Newcastle. Not for the faint hearted this 10km will test the best over the first 2.5km and then gives you a great downhill or flat 7.5km run home. Half Marathon course on again!!!
Introducting two new events. The Hunter Valley Orthodontics K24Kids will be held after the main race. Held in an around Shortland Lawns the children will have a huge crowd to cheer them home. Once they are finished competitors and spectators can chill out to the soft rock FitRok show, where anyone can play. Food, drink and rides will also be available.
 
Go to http://www.heraldhilltoharbour.net/
TeamLife - Live it Up Corporate Challenge Hunter
This event was a huge success and will be on again 15 May 2010 in a slightly changed format. Stay tuned for more info.
Lawler Partners Winery Running Festival
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The fourth Hunter Valley Winery Festival of Running will have something for everyone. Run through or past some of the best known wineries in Australia. You will be impressed with the air, the scenery and the great racing action.
The 18 July 2010 weekend includes:
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Lawler Partners Hunter Valley Winery Marathon (2 X 21.2km) lap
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Lawler Partners Hunter Valley Winery Relay Marathon
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Winery Half Marathon
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Winery 10Km Run and teams run
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Winery 6.25km Run and Winery Wander
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Pacific Smiles Dental Kids Marathon (final leg)
Go to http://www.huntervalleymarathon.net/ for more information.
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Friends of Palliative Care Memorial Walkathon/Run
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Cross Country Fun Run , (5km and 10km), 11 July 2010.
Held at CB Alexander College Tocal
This annual event rasies money for the Friends of Palliative Care (FPC) in the Hunter Region and provides desperately needed resources for FPC, including Ronald McDonald House. If you have had to live through the slow passing of a loved one you know what great work FPC do. The event is an out and back run/walk on closed farm roads with great scenery and great scones after the race. Just a couple of hills! Entries only $10 for walkers and $15 for runners. Kids cheaper. ALL PROCEEDS go to the charity. Thanks to Maitland Triathlon Club for all there help in running this event.
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Wollombi Wild Ride
A great MTB event held in the best spot for a MTB Event in the world!! Put 4 Sept 2010 in your diary!!
www.wollombiwildride.net
Maitland Triathlon and MultiSport Festival
The event will be on as always 9-10 of October 2010.
Go to http://www.maitlandtriathlon.net/ for more information in June 2010.
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