VENUES

Click your venue below for more information on its location.

WELLINGTON
25th May 2024

AUCKLAND
10th August 2024

** NEW 3km obstacle course Auckland only **

ROTORUA
31st August 2024

So you’re tough, but are you tough enough to take on the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge?

2024 will see the challenge return for it’s 22nd year!
We will have an opening special for the first 100 entries where you can grab a special entry fee rate of $50.00!!

New Zealand’s original mud run series; if you want to get down and dirty and have a whole lot of fun, then these unique off-road running events are for you. Grab your friends, family or workmates and take on either the Middleware 6km or 12km muddy obstacle courses.
*** NEW for 2024 in AUCKLAND ONLY a 3km obstacle course ***

Each course is unique to it’s local environment but all of them include swamp crossings, a spider’s web net climb, crawl under barb wire, beautiful native bush trails, tunnels, hurdles, a climbing frame, water crossings and not to mention, mud mud and more mud! The events are open to both male and female competitors who are 13 years of age and older. Our events have awesome spot prizes, merit prizes, challenging obstacles, a fun atmosphere and plenty of free parking.

Event Information

Entry Fees

Opening Special!!
The first 100 people to enter any of the Adult Tough Guy and Gal Challenge events will only pay $50!!
Opening special starts 9:00am Wednesday 1st February 2024 until they run out and includes all three Tough Guy and Gal Challenge venues:
Wellington, Auckland or Rotorua

Wellington Sat 25th May	Auckland Sat 10th Aug	Rotorua Sat 31st Aug
Standard Entry Fee 9am 1st Feb - 8th May: $60.00 (plus booking fee)	Standard Entry Fee 9am 1st Feb - 24th Jul: $60.00 (plus booking fee)	Standard Entry Fee 9am 1st Feb - 14th Aug: $60.00 (plus booking fee)
Late Entry Fee 12am 9th May - 9am 23rd May: $70.00 (plus booking fee)	Late Entry Fee 12am 25th Jul - 9am 8th Aug: $70.00 (plus booking fee)	Late Entry Fee 12am 15th Aug - 9am 29th Aug: $70.00 (plus booking fee)
Event Day Entry Fee: $80.00 - 25th May	Event Day Entry Fee: $80.00 - 10th Aug	Event Day Entry Fee: $80.00 - 31st Aug

Standard entry fee prices will come into effect as soon as the opening special has sold out.

Become a TOUGH GUY AND GAL CHALLENGE MVP!!
If you compete in more than one of our Tough Guy and Gal Challenge Series in either the 6km or 12km distances (Wellington, Auckland or Rotorua) you can receive a special entry fee rate!

Enter in two events for $110.00 per person (covers two event venues)
Enter into all three events for $150.00 per person (covers all three event venues)

To redeem these entry fee prices, email info@eventpromotions.co.nz to receive your instructions BEFORE you enter. All expressions of interest and entries eligible for the MVP entry fee prices must be received/entered before 31st July 2024.

Have a Large Group??
If you have a group of 10+ people the entry fee decreases to $52.50 per person.
All group entries MUST be received at least three weeks prior to each event to qualify for the discount.
Please email info@eventpromotions.co.nz for more information on how to enter.

How to Enter

ENTRIES WILL OPEN: 9am 01st Feb 2024

One off Payments
If you would like to make a one off payment for your group (10 people or more) you can do so via direct debit, cheque or credit card. If you can please email info@eventpromotions.co.nz with your total number of competitors (10 people or more) for which event and how you would like to pay she will then send you an invoice for that many people. Once proof of payment has been receive she will then issue you with a pin code so you can hand this out to your competitors and they can go online and enter using the pin code.

If you have more people that would like to enter at a later date, email us again with the remaining total of people that would like to enter, we will then send you another invoice. Once payment has been accepted for the second group we will allocate another pin code for that number of people. Please Note – this option ONLY applies if you have 5 or more people to add to your group.

MVP Discounts
Enter into TWO of the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge event venues and receive a special entry fee rate of $110.00 per person (covers both venue entry fees)
Enter into all THREE of the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge event venues and receive a special entry fee rate of $150.00 per person (covers all three venue entry fees)
All expressions of interest for these discounts must be emailed to info@eventpromotions.co.nz to receive your instructions BEFORE you enter and entered before 31st July 2024.

Group Discounts
Enter a group of 10+ people and receive a special discounted rate of $52.50 pp
All group entries MUST be received at least three weeks prior to each event to qualify for the discount.

How to enter a Group!
Option 1: Email info@eventpromotions.co.nz with the number of competitors you wish to enter, we will then send you an invoice, and once the invoice has been paid we will allocate you with a pin code. This means you will be able to enter yourself and your group through our online system, or provide your group with the pin code so they can enter themselves online.

If you have more people that would like to enter at a later date, email us again with the remaining total of people that would like to enter, we will then send you another invoice. Once payment has been accepted for the second group we will allocate another pin code for that number of people. Please Note – this option ONLY applies if you have 5 or more people to add to your group

Option 2: Get your team to fill out entry forms. Send these in ALL TOGETHER with one payment (either cheque or direct deposit). For more information please phone 07 348 3301 or email info@eventpromotions.co.nz

Event Timetable

Event Day Timetable for all Venues
8:00-9:30am: Registration and late entries
10:00am: Start of the 12km event
10:10am: Start of the 6km event
10:20am: Start of the 3km event (AUCKLAND ONLY)
12:45pm: Prize-giving

Registrations
Wellington: Camp Wainui, 203 Coast Road, Wainuiomata. Registration in main building.
Auckland: Kumeu Showgrounds, Gate 2, Access Road, Kumeu. Registration will be in Shed 2.
Rotorua: Lakes Ranch, 79 Lake Rotokawau Rd. Registration will be in the big barn.

Cut off Times
All 12km competitors must have completed 1 lap of the course by 11:15am otherwise they will only be permitted to do the 6km event.

Refunds and Transfers

Withdrawal and Refund Policy
ALL withdrawals MUST be notified to info@eventpromotions.co.nz by 9:00am, 7 days prior to the event date. These withdrawals will receive their entry fee refund, minus a $15.00 administrative/booking fee.

Any withdrawals notified to info@eventpromotions.co.nz after 9:00am, 7 days prior to the event date will not be entitled to a refund, no exceptions.

In the case of a natural disaster, or other uncontrollable factors, “Act of God” conditions causing the cancellation of the event, entry fees will not be refunded.

Transfer Policy
All person to person transfers can be made between individuals up to 9:00am, 7 days prior to the event date, after this date, they must be done at event registration. These transfers MUST be made between the same entry type (event distance).

All transfers to a different entry type (event distance) can be made up to 9:00am, 14 days prior to the event date, after this date, they must be done at event registration.

You cannot transfer an entry to another event, or following year under any circumstances.

If you need to make a transfer, please contact info@eventpromotions.co.nz.

Corporate and Gym/Club Challenge

Prove that your company group is tough enough by taking on the famous Tough Guy and Gal Challenge in the Corporate and Gym/Club Challenge!

In this ultimate off road challenge your group will test themselves on a course that includes swamps, net climbs, natural and man made obstacles, mud mud and more mud.

This is a chance for your company or gym/club to get together outside of work hours, train, work on team bonding, swap the business attire for fancy dress and take on the 6km run or walk course option in the fight for the Corporate Challenge or Gym/Club Challenge title!

How it works?!
Available for the 6km course option only!!

Get together a group of at least 5 people, create a corporate or gym/club name and enter yourselves for the challenge. You must have a minimum of 5 group members, there are no maximum number of members in a Corporate or Gym/Club Team.

The Corporate and Gym/Club Challenge trophy will be awarded to the first team of five competing in the 6km event. Your combined individual placings will be used to calculate your overall team placing. Plus – all your team members are eligible for individual grade positions. For example; if your top 5 team places are 14th Male, 22nd Male, 32nd Male, 4th Female and 19th Female mean your team total is 14 + 22 + 32 + 4 + 19 = 91 points

All members of your Corporate team must be employees, relatives, partners of, contractors, or suppliers to the company.
All members of your Gym/Club team must be members or employees of your gym or club.

What is the cost to enter a Corporate or Gym/Club Team
Standard or bulk entry fees apply for corporate teams. Fees as per Entry Fee tab.

How to register a Corporate or Gym/Club Team
Please get your team manager to register a team by selecting the “Register New Team” from the home page of the online registration page. Once you have created a new team with a name and password you will then receive an email with this information. As the team manager you can either enter all your team members yourself or forward the email with your team name and password onto your team members to enter themselves.

What you can win!
The winning team at each venue will take home a stunning Corporate Trophy and prize! So you can get together after the event to celebrate your achievements.

Corporate and Gym/Club Challenge Dates
Wellington – Saturday 25th May 2024
Auckland – Saturday 10th August 2024
Rotorua – Saturday 31st August 2024

Merchandise

THERE IS PLENTY OF BRANDED TOUGH GUY & GAL MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!

You can pre-order these when you enter online. All items will be available for you to pick up at your event. Limited items will be available for purchase at all events, cash only. Stock is limited!

2024 MERCHANDISE PRICES
Kids T-shirt (Unisex): $30 – Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14
Kids Hoodie (Unisex): $50 – Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14 (small adult)
Adults T-shirt (unisex): $35 – Sizes S, M, L , XL, XXL
Adults Hoodie (Unisex): $60 – Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Tough Gal Team T-shirt: $35 – Sizes S, M, L
Sports Bag: $45
Beanie: $25
Drink Bottle: $10
Sweatband: $15

Grade and Prize Information

Smiths Sports Shoes 12km Event

Open Men & Women
Open to male and female competitors 13-39 years of age. Medals will be awarded to the first 3 male and female competitors who complete the full 12km, (two 6km laps)

Older Brutes & Beauties
Open to male and female competitors 40yrs of age and older. Medals will be awarded to the first 3 male and female competitors who complete the full 12km, (two 6km laps)

Middleware 6km Event

Open Men & Women
Open to male and female competitors 13-39 years of age. Medals will be awarded to the first 3 male and female competitors who complete one 6km lap.

Older Brutes & Beauties
Open to male and female competitors 40yrs of age and older. Medals will be awarded to the first 3 male and female competitors who complete one 6km lap.

6km Corporate Challenge
Open to any Corporate or Companies male and female, all ages. A trophy and a quality team prize will be awarded to the fastest Corporate team of 5 people (minimum of 2 women in each team)

*The venue in Kumeu, Auckland will require competitors to perform laps of the course. The 3km event will be 1 lap, the 6km event will be 2 laps and the 12km course will be 4 laps.

Prizes
Prize-giving is held at 12.45pm (or as soon as we get results are the final competitors have finished) It will be held at from the stage truck and you must be present to take home any prizes!

Merit Prizes
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 Toughest Guys & Gals in each category.

Spot Prizes
Thanks to our sponsors, a huge variety of spot prizes will be given away at prize-giving. These include Smith Sport Shoes prizes, Hell Pizza vouchers and much more! You must be present to be eligible for these prizes. A great way to finish off a brilliant day.

Fancy Dress Prizes
The best dressed individuals at each event will win some wicked prizes!

Tough Guy and Gal MVP Prizes
For our MVP’s who have travelled around the North Island to all THREE of the Tough Guy and Gal Challenges, we will be giving away a few special spot prizes to some of you during the Rotorua prize giving.

Other Important Information

Event Options
12km – 2 laps
6km – 1 lap

Cut off Times
All 12km competitors must have completed 1 lap (2 laps for Kumeu, Auckland) of the course by 11.15pm otherwise they will only be permitted to do the 6km event.

Obstacles
All obstacles are designed to be challenging, but achievable for people of all abilities. If at any stage you feel you cannot complete an obstacle or feel uncomfortable with it, you are welcome to skip the obstacle. It is important to note that if you do skip an obstacle, you will be ineligible for podium placings.

We also want to make everyone aware that we do not have ANY electrified obstacles at our events.

All Tough Guy & Gal Entries
• Every entry regardless of category or entry type is an Individual entry.
• Enter a group of 10-19 people and receive a special discounted rate of $62.50 pp – all entries are still individual entries
• Enter a group of 20+ people and receive a special discounted rate of $52.50 pp – all entries are still individual entries
• A group of less than 10 people are still individual entries and need to enter individually online or via entry form.

Age Limit
13+ for the Tough Guy & Gal Challenge ( If they are younger, please see our Junior Tough Guy and Gal).

Limited numbers
Each event has limited places available, so make sure you enter early to avoid disappointment as these events sell out! We will advise on the website when an event sells out.

What to wear
It is compulsory to wear covered in shoes during the event. You will get wet and muddy. A dry set of clothing, beanie and jacket is highly recommended following your event. Football or Rugby boots with molded studs are acceptable, running spikes or boots with aluminium studs are not permitted.

Every Competitor Receives
Each competitor will receive a FREE Hell Pizza (voucher valued at $9.50), Tough Guy and Gal branded souvenir, electronic timing and a chance to win one of the minor and major spot prizes.

Personalised Bib Numbers
If you enter at least two weeks before your event you will receive your very own personalized bib number.

Shower and Parking
Hot showers, parking and first aid support are included in your entry fee.

Food and Drinks
Hot food and beverages will be available from the venue for purchase – please bring cash as most places will not have Eftpos facilities.

Photos
Official event photos will be available at www.marathon-photos.com after the event.

Final Competitors Notes

Click here to download the Information Sheet

Accommodation

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel

Hotel that makes every moment matter and we can’t wait to welcome you to our vibrant hotel.

Check in to 4.5-star comfort with the lake at your doorstep at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel. Rejuvenate in the spa’s natural geothermal mineral pools and experience a delicious variety of international cuisine. Then retire to your room – a calm haven with earthy colours, wood furniture and picture windows, soak in the spectacular scenery at Novotel.

Just steps from Eat Streat bars and restaurants also only a short walk from the awe-inspiring lakefront, the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel is in the heart of the cultural and geothermal marvel that is Rotorua.

Results

Podium placings are worked out on GUN TIME. If you want to be in the running for merit prizes, please make sure you start in the first wave.

Auckland	Hamilton	Hawke's Bay	Palmerston North	Rotorua	Wellington
5th August 2023				26th August 2023	27th May 2023
6th August 2022				27th August 2022	28th May 2022
7th August 2021				21st August 2021	29th May 2021
				25th October 2020	17th October 2020
29th June 2019 30th June 2019	8th June 2019	28th July 2019	3rd August 2019	24th August 2019	25th May 2019
25th August 2018 26th August 2018	9th June 2018 10th June 2018	29th July 2018	4th August 2018	18th August 2018	26th May 2018
1st July 2017 2nd July 2017	10th June 2017 11th June 2017	30th July 2017	5th August 2017	19th August 2017 26th August 2017	27th May 2017
2nd July 2016 3rd July 2016	11th June 2016 12th June 2016	31st July 2016	28th May 2016	20th August 2016 27th August 2016	6th August 2016
27th June 2015 28th June 2015 4th July 2015 5th July 2015	13th June 2015	25th July 2015	6th June 2015	8th August 2015 15th August 2015 22nd August 2015	5th September 2015
21st June 2014 22nd June 2014 28th June 2014 29th June 2014		24th May 2014	7th June 2014	9th August 2014 16th August 2014 23rd August 2014	26th July 2014 27th July 2014
6th July 2013 7th July 2013			22nd June 2013	3rd August 2013 10th August 2013 17th August 2013	20th July 2013
7th July 2012 8th July 2012			21st July 2012	4th August 2012 11th August 2012 18th August 2012	16th June 2012
2nd July2011 3rd July 2011			16th July 2011	6th August 2011 13th August 2011 20th August 2011

Refreshment Partner

We’ve teamed up with Vista and Supa Water for 2023 – 2025 so you can quench your post event thirsties with a refreshing can of their delicious sparking or active water!

As our official refreshment partner, they are supplying every competitor at our events with a 330ml can of healthy and hydrating naturally flavoured water. Vista is their sparkling range with no sugars and Supa Water is their low sugar active waters containing electrolytes. We know we’d be happy with either! What one would you prefer?

Sign up for any day of our events now and you’ll get your hands on one at the finish line!

Entry Fees

Opening Special!!
The first 100 people to enter any of the Adult Tough Guy and Gal Challenge events will only pay $50!!
Opening special starts 9:00am Wednesday 1st February 2024 until they run out and includes all three Tough Guy and Gal Challenge venues:
Wellington, Auckland or Rotorua

Wellington Sat 25th May	Auckland Sat 10th Aug	Rotorua Sat 31st Aug
Standard Entry Fee 9am 1st Feb - 8th May: $60.00 (plus booking fee)	Standard Entry Fee 9am 1st Feb - 24th Jul: $60.00 (plus booking fee)	Standard Entry Fee 9am 1st Feb - 14th Aug: $60.00 (plus booking fee)
Late Entry Fee 12am 9th May - 9am 23rd May: $70.00 (plus booking fee)	Late Entry Fee 12am 25th Jul - 9am 8th Aug: $70.00 (plus booking fee)	Late Entry Fee 12am 15th Aug - 9am 29th Aug: $70.00 (plus booking fee)
Event Day Entry Fee: $80.00 - 25th May	Event Day Entry Fee: $80.00 - 10th Aug	Event Day Entry Fee: $80.00 - 31st Aug