Online entries have closed for Auckland (Thurs & Fri). You can still register on the day on either
– Thursday 4th August 2022 between 8:30am – 9:30am
– Friday 5th August 2022 between 9:30am – 10:30am
at Kumeu Showgrounds, Gate 2, Access Road, Kumeu, Auckland – Cash Preferred.

VENUES

Click your venue below for more information on its location.

WELLINGTON
27th MAY 2022

HAMILTON
1st JULY 2022

KUMEU, AUCKLAND – NEW VENUE
4th & 5th AUGUST 2022

Online entries have closed for Auckland (Thurs & Fri). You can still register on the day on either
– Thursday 4th August 2022 between 8:30am – 9:30am
– Friday 5th August 2022 between 9:30am – 10:30am
at Kumeu Showgrounds, Gate 2, Access Road, Kumeu, Auckland – Cash Preferred.

ROTORUA
26th AUGUST 2022

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

Take on other students from around the country on this muddy obstacle course consisting of 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! There is a Toughest School Trophy on offer for the winners in the 6km event!

Students can gain NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 credits at the Secondary School Tough Guy and Gal Challenge.

Event Information

Entry Fees/How to Enter

Wellington	Hamilton	Auckland	Rotorua
Fee from 1st Feb to 27th May: $45	Fee from 1st Feb to 21st June: $45	Fee from 1st Feb to 25th July: $45	Fee from 1st Feb to 26th August: $45

This is a special rate for schools that is only available for the Secondary School Events.

How to Enter
Option 1
School groups can email georgia@eventpromotions.co.nz with the number of students you wish to enter, you will then receive an Excel Spreadsheet with a bulk waiver for you to fill in with all of your student’s details.

Once this spreadsheet has been received your entrants will be registered for the event by the Event Director and you will receive a confirmed entrant list the week of the event.
Please Note: All of the fields on the spreadsheet template must be filled in for each student, otherwise it will be sent back to you for correction.

All School group invoices will be sent to schools AFTER each event to allow for corrections of change in entrant numbers or additional administrative costs.

Option 2
Enter yourself online. A credit / debit card payment is required for this option. Click here to enter online.

Entry numbers are limited! We are only able to accept 1000 entries per race due to NZQA restrictions. We will be working on a first in first serve basis. Entries will ONLY be confirmed once we have your completed school list, bulk waiver and PAYMENT. No entries can be confirmed, nor can places be reserved until we have ALL of this information.

For more information and to get the spreadsheet please email georgia@eventpromotions.co.nz

Withdrawals / Refunds
ALL withdrawals MUST be notified to georgia@eventpromotions.co.nz by 9:00am, 48 hours prior to the event date (e.g. For Friday events, this will be 9:00am on the Wednesday, whereas for our Thursday event in Auckland, this will be 9:00am on the Tuesday). These withdrawals will receive their entry fee refund, minus a $10.00 administrative/booking fee per competitor.

Any withdrawals notified to georgia@eventpromotions.co.nz after 9:00am, 48 hours prior to the event date will not be entitled to a refund, no exceptions.

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

Click here to download the Secondary Schools information sheet/poster.

Event Timetable

Event Timetable all Venues
8.30am – 9.30am: Registration
10.00am: Event start
12.00pm: Prize-giving

For Auckland Friday event
9.30am – 10.30am: Registration
11.00am: Event start
1.00pm: Prize-giving

Registration
Wellington: Camp Wainui, 203 Coast Road, Wainuiomata. Registration in main building.
Hamilton: Ngaruawahia Christian Youth Camp, 148 Waingaro Rd, Ngaruawahia. Registration will be in the large Gymnasium.
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.

Please note there is no 12km distance for the Secondary School events for 2022.

Refunds and Transfers

Withdrawal and Refund Policy
ALL withdrawals MUST be notified to georgia@eventpromotions.co.nz by 9:00am, 48 hours prior to the event date (e.g. For Friday events, this will be 9:00am on the Wednesday, whereas for our Thursday event in Auckland, this will be 9:00am on the Tuesday). These withdrawals will receive their entry fee refund, minus a $10.00 administrative/booking fee per competitor.

Any withdrawals notified to georgia@eventpromotions.co.nz after 9:00am, 48 hours prior to the event date will not be entitled to a refund, no exceptions.

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

Transfer Policy
All participant transfers between students MUST be made at event registration, no exceptions. If personal information allocated to a bib number is not correct then your students risk not gaining NZQA credits.

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

Covid-19 Event Policy
If an event is postponed due to Government Restrictions relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, your entry will be automatically transferred to the new event date provided by Event Promotions. If you are unable to attend the postponement date, you will receive a 50% refund on your entry fee.

If an event is cancelled due to Government Restrictions relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, you will receive a 50% refund of your entry fee.

NCEA Information

The Massey University Secondary Schools Tough Guy and Gal Challenges are approved by NZQA for Level 2 and Level 3 practical assessment. Times will be released two weeks after each event to ensure the times are fair for all students across all venues. We suggest you use times from previous years below as a guideline leading into your venue.

Click here to check out how Tough Guy and Gal Challenge could be used as a context in units of work that assess the following standards.

2022 – Tough Guy/Gal Achievement Standard Guidelines – Wellington (mmm.ss)

Wellington – Level 2
Achieved (mins.secs)
Merit (mins.secs)
Excellence (mins.secs)
Male 6km
47.03 - 69.43
39.44 - 47.02
Under 39.44
Female 6km
64.21 - 89.00
51.21 - 64.20
Under 51.21
Wellington – Level 3
Achieved (mins.secs)
Merit (mins.secs)
Excellence (mins.secs)
Male 6km
45.46 - 63.17
38.09 - 45.45
Under 38.09
Female 6km
62.31 - 83.20
48.59 - 62.30
Under 48.59

2022 – Tough Guy/Gal Achievement Standard Guidelines – Hamilton (mmm.ss)

Hamilton – Level 2
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
45.00 - 66.59
34.45 - 44.59
Under 34.45
Female 6km
58.00 - 80.59
45.40 - 57.59
Under 45.40
Hamilton – Level 3
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
43.00 - 63.40
32.50 - 42.59
Under 32.50
Female 6km
56.21 - 72.59
43.41 - 56.20
Under 43.41

2021 – Tough Guy/Gal Achievement Standard Guidelines – Auckland (Friday) (mmm.ss)

Auckland (Fri) – Level 2
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
53.58 - 71.00
43.14 - 53.57
Under 42.14
Female 6km
63.39 - 86.00
50.34 - 63.38
Under 50.34
Auckland (Fri) – Level 3
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
51.01 - 67.20
40.16 - 51.00
Under 40.16
Female 6km
61.33 - 81.43
47.18 - 61.32
Under 47.18

2021 – Tough Guy/Gal Achievement Standard Guidelines – Auckland (Thursday) (mmm.ss)

Auckland (Thurs) – Level 2
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
48.50 - 70.00
39.00 - 48.49
Under 39.00
Female 6km
60.41 - 89.20
50.15 - 1.00.40
Under 50.15
Auckland (Thurs) – Level 3
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
47.42 - 67.07
37.28 - 47.41
Under 37.28
Female 6km
59.36 - 81.24
47.46 - 59.35
Under 47.46

2020 – Tough Guy/Gal Achievement Standard Guidelines – Rotorua (mmm.ss)
Rotorua – Level 2
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
55.31 – 78.00
43.00 – 55.30
Under 43.00
Female 6km
70.01 – 91.00
56.00 – 70.00
Under 56.00
Male 12km
110.01 – 140.00
80.00 – 110.00
Under 80.00
Female 12km
134.01 – 142.00
125.00 – 134.00
Under 125.00
Rotorua – Level 3
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
53.01 – 74.00
41.00 – 53.00
Under 41.00
Female 6km
67.01 – 88.00
53.30 – 67.00
Under 53.30
Male 12km
105.01 – 138.00
75.00 – 105.00
Under 75.00
Female 12km
130.01 – 140.00
120.00 – 130.00
Under 120.00

Wellington – Level 2	Achieved (mins.secs)	Merit (mins.secs)	Excellence (mins.secs)
Male 6km	47.03 - 69.43	39.44 - 47.02	Under 39.44
Female 6km	64.21 - 89.00	51.21 - 64.20	Under 51.21
Wellington – Level 3	Achieved (mins.secs)	Merit (mins.secs)	Excellence (mins.secs)
Male 6km	45.46 - 63.17	38.09 - 45.45	Under 38.09
Female 6km	62.31 - 83.20	48.59 - 62.30	Under 48.59

Hamilton – Level 2	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	45.00 - 66.59	34.45 - 44.59	Under 34.45
Female 6km	58.00 - 80.59	45.40 - 57.59	Under 45.40
Hamilton – Level 3	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	43.00 - 63.40	32.50 - 42.59	Under 32.50
Female 6km	56.21 - 72.59	43.41 - 56.20	Under 43.41

Auckland (Fri) – Level 2	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	53.58 - 71.00	43.14 - 53.57	Under 42.14
Female 6km	63.39 - 86.00	50.34 - 63.38	Under 50.34
Auckland (Fri) – Level 3	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	51.01 - 67.20	40.16 - 51.00	Under 40.16
Female 6km	61.33 - 81.43	47.18 - 61.32	Under 47.18

Auckland (Thurs) – Level 2	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	48.50 - 70.00	39.00 - 48.49	Under 39.00
Female 6km	60.41 - 89.20	50.15 - 1.00.40	Under 50.15
Auckland (Thurs) – Level 3	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	47.42 - 67.07	37.28 - 47.41	Under 37.28
Female 6km	59.36 - 81.24	47.46 - 59.35	Under 47.46

Rotorua – Level 2	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	55.31 – 78.00	43.00 – 55.30	Under 43.00
Female 6km	70.01 – 91.00	56.00 – 70.00	Under 56.00
Male 12km	110.01 – 140.00	80.00 – 110.00	Under 80.00
Female 12km	134.01 – 142.00	125.00 – 134.00	Under 125.00
Rotorua – Level 3	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	53.01 – 74.00	41.00 – 53.00	Under 41.00
Female 6km	67.01 – 88.00	53.30 – 67.00	Under 53.30
Male 12km	105.01 – 138.00	75.00 – 105.00	Under 75.00
Female 12km	130.01 – 140.00	120.00 – 130.00	Under 120.00

Merchandise

THERE IS PLENTY OF BRANDED TOUGH GUY & GAL MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN 2022!

You can pre-order these when you enter online, or purchase from the online shop. 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!

2022 Merchandise Prices
Kids T-shirt (Unisex): $25 – Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14
Kids Hoodie (Unisex): $45 – 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: $40
Sports Cap: $20 – SOLD OUT
Beanie: $25
Drink Bottle: $10
Sweatband: $10

RAMS Forms

Click the link below to download your venues RAMs Form.

Grade and Prize Information

Grades (Please note there is no 12km distance for 2022)
All ages for the below grades will be calculated on the day.
Junior Dudes and Chicks: School year 9, 10 and 11
Senior Lads and Lasses: School years 12 and 13
Older Brutes and Beauties: Teachers/Parent Helpers

Merit Prizes
Medals will be awarded to the top three competitors across the line in each secondary school grade and first across the line in the Older Brutes and Beauties grade.

Toughest School
This prize will be determined by your school’s top three placings across the 6km event. Your 3 combined placings calculate your schools score. There will be both male and female trophies up for grabs.

Spot Prizes
Awesome spot prizes will be randomly drawn at prize-giving. All competitors are eligible but you must be present at prize-giving to collect your prize.

Every Competitor Receives
Each competitor will receive a, FREE Hell Pizza Gourmet Voucher (valued at $9.50), electronic timing, a downloadable certificate and a chance to win one of the major spot prizes.

NZ Tough Guy & Gal Championship

New Zealand Tough Guy & Gal Championship – 12km Only

Have you got what it takes to be the fastest, muddiest, and toughest Tough Guy or Tough Gal in New Zealand???

Take part in either the Adult Wellington or Auckland Tough Guy and Gal Challenges and podium in either the 6km and 12km, or take part in either of the Secondary School Tough Guy and Gal events in Wellington, Hamilton or Auckland and podium at the event and you will receive a letter inviting you to the 12km New Zealand Tough Guy & Gal Championship held in Rotorua on the 27^th August 2022.

Or if you have podiumed at any of the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge events (6km or 12km) in the last 3 years or if you are confident you can run a distance of 10km in 45 minutes (for men) and 50 minutes (for women) then you are welcome to enter the NZ Champs for an entry fee of $60.

How am I eligible to take part in the NZ Champs

Podium at either the Wellington or Auckland Adult events in 6km or 12km (Complimentary Entry)
Podium at either the Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland or Rotorua Secondary Schools events (Complimentary Entry)
If you have podiumed at any of the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge events (6km or 12km) in the last 3 years. (Entry Fee cost Adult – $60 and Secondary School $45)
If you are confident you can run a distance of 10km in 45 minutes (for men) and 50 minutes (for women). (Entry Fee cost Adult – $60 and Secondary School $45)

Grades
Medals will be awarded to the first 3 male and female competitors in the below grades
Secondary Schools Students (must be at Secondary School)
Open Men & Women (39 years and under)
Older Brutes & Beauties (40 years and older)

When and where
The New Zealand Tough Guy and Gal Championship will be held on the 21st August at the Saturday Rotorua Tough Guy and Gal Challenge.

Entry fee
Adults – $60 per person and you must enter before 11th August 2021.
Secondary Schools – $45 per person and you must enter before 11th August 2021.

What you get
Early start time at 9.20am – no course congestion!
Personalised bib number
New Zealand Championship trophy up for grabs

Important Information

Age Limit
Competitors must be at Secondary School or be a Teacher or parent help.

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. All venues are limited to 1000 competitors per day to meet NZQA requirements.

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.

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.

Every Competitor Receives
Each competitor will receive a, FREE Hell Pizza Gourmet Voucher (valued at $9.50), electronic timing, a downloadable certificate and a chance to win one of the major spot prizes.

Personalised Bib Numbers
If you enter at least three weeks before your event you will receive your very own personalised 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
There are no official event photos for the Secondary Schools Tough Guy and Gal Challenge. Please feel free to take your own photos.

Click here to download the Secondary Schools information sheet/poster.

Videos/Photos

Photos
There are no official event photos for the Secondary Schools Tough Guy and Gal Challenge. Please feel free to take your own photos.

2019 Videos
Wellington Secondary School Challenge

2018 Videos
Wellington Secondary School Challenge

2017 Videos
Wellington Secondary School Challenge

2016 Videos
Wellington Secondary School Challenge

Results

View past results from the Secondary School Tough Guy and Gal Challenge

Podium placings are worked out on GUN TIMES. NCEA results are worked out on MAT TIMES.

2022
Click here to view the Wellington Results
Click here to view the Hamilton Results
Click here to view the Auckland Thursday Results
Click here to view the Auckland Friday Results
Click here to view the Rotorua Results

2021
Click here to view the Wellington Results
Click here to view the Hamilton Results
Click here to view the Auckland Thursday Results
Click here to view the Auckland Friday Results

2020
Click here to view the Wellington Results
Click here to view the Rotorua Results

2019
Click here to view the Wellington Results
Click here to view the 2019 Auckland Thursday Secondary School Results
Click here to view the 2019 Auckland Friday Secondary School Results
Click here to view the 2019 Hamilton Secondary School Results
Click here to view the Rotorua Results

2018
Click here to view the Wellington Results
Click here to view the Auckland Friday Results
Click here to view the Auckland Thursday Late Start Results
Click here to view the Auckland Thursday Early Start Results
Click here to view the 2018 Hamilton Secondary School Results
Click here to view the Rotorua Results

2017
Click here to view the Wellington Results
Click here to view the Auckland Friday Results
Click here to view the Auckland Thursday Late Start Results
Click here to view the Auckland Thursday Early Start Results
Click here to view the Rotorua Results

Fundraising

Ronald McDonald House Charities® is the official charity of the 2022 Tough Guy & Gal Challenge series!

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) New Zealand supports families when their child is in a New Zealand hospital away from home! RMHC New Zealand keeps families together, positively impacting on their journey by allowing them to focus on their children.

You can get involved by:

– Donating to RMHC directly

– Download RMHC Fundraising Form

– Set up your own online fundraising page and collect donations

– Individuals who raise $150 or more for RMHC will receive a special gift.

The money you raise through your Tough Guy & Gal event will support families while their children receive medical treatment in a hospital away from home. Download the RMHC fundraising form (link above), fill out your details and then use this form to collect the details of the people who have donated to you. Give the form and the money you have raised back to RMHC New Zealand team at your Tough Guy & Gal event.

The team at RMHC are excited to be involved in the 2022 Tough Guy & Gal Challenge series.

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.

Entry Fees/How to Enter

Wellington	Hamilton	Auckland	Rotorua
Fee from 1st Feb to 27th May: $45	Fee from 1st Feb to 21st June: $45	Fee from 1st Feb to 25th July: $45	Fee from 1st Feb to 26th August: $45

This is a special rate for schools that is only available for the Secondary School Events.

How to Enter
Option 1
School groups can email georgia@eventpromotions.co.nz with the number of students you wish to enter, you will then receive an Excel Spreadsheet with a bulk waiver for you to fill in with all of your student’s details.

Once this spreadsheet has been received your entrants will be registered for the event by the Event Director and you will receive a confirmed entrant list the week of the event.
Please Note: All of the fields on the spreadsheet template must be filled in for each student, otherwise it will be sent back to you for correction.

All School group invoices will be sent to schools AFTER each event to allow for corrections of change in entrant numbers or additional administrative costs.

Option 2
Enter yourself online. A credit / debit card payment is required for this option. Click here to enter online.

Entry numbers are limited! We are only able to accept 1000 entries per race due to NZQA restrictions. We will be working on a first in first serve basis. Entries will ONLY be confirmed once we have your completed school list, bulk waiver and PAYMENT. No entries can be confirmed, nor can places be reserved until we have ALL of this information.

For more information and to get the spreadsheet please email georgia@eventpromotions.co.nz

Withdrawals / Refunds
ALL withdrawals MUST be notified to georgia@eventpromotions.co.nz by 9:00am, 48 hours prior to the event date (e.g. For Friday events, this will be 9:00am on the Wednesday, whereas for our Thursday event in Auckland, this will be 9:00am on the Tuesday). These withdrawals will receive their entry fee refund, minus a $10.00 administrative/booking fee per competitor.

Any withdrawals notified to georgia@eventpromotions.co.nz after 9:00am, 48 hours prior to the event date will not be entitled to a refund, no exceptions.

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

Click here to download the Secondary Schools information sheet/poster.

Event Timetable

Event Timetable all Venues
8.30am – 9.30am: Registration
10.00am: Event start
12.00pm: Prize-giving

For Auckland Friday event
9.30am – 10.30am: Registration
11.00am: Event start
1.00pm: Prize-giving

Registration
Wellington: Camp Wainui, 203 Coast Road, Wainuiomata. Registration in main building.
Hamilton: Ngaruawahia Christian Youth Camp, 148 Waingaro Rd, Ngaruawahia. Registration will be in the large Gymnasium.
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.

Please note there is no 12km distance for the Secondary School events for 2022.

Refunds and Transfers

Withdrawal and Refund Policy
ALL withdrawals MUST be notified to georgia@eventpromotions.co.nz by 9:00am, 48 hours prior to the event date (e.g. For Friday events, this will be 9:00am on the Wednesday, whereas for our Thursday event in Auckland, this will be 9:00am on the Tuesday). These withdrawals will receive their entry fee refund, minus a $10.00 administrative/booking fee per competitor.

Any withdrawals notified to georgia@eventpromotions.co.nz after 9:00am, 48 hours prior to the event date will not be entitled to a refund, no exceptions.

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

Transfer Policy
All participant transfers between students MUST be made at event registration, no exceptions. If personal information allocated to a bib number is not correct then your students risk not gaining NZQA credits.

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

Covid-19 Event Policy
If an event is postponed due to Government Restrictions relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, your entry will be automatically transferred to the new event date provided by Event Promotions. If you are unable to attend the postponement date, you will receive a 50% refund on your entry fee.

If an event is cancelled due to Government Restrictions relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, you will receive a 50% refund of your entry fee.

NCEA Information

The Massey University Secondary Schools Tough Guy and Gal Challenges are approved by NZQA for Level 2 and Level 3 practical assessment. Times will be released two weeks after each event to ensure the times are fair for all students across all venues. We suggest you use times from previous years below as a guideline leading into your venue.

Click here to check out how Tough Guy and Gal Challenge could be used as a context in units of work that assess the following standards.

2022 – Tough Guy/Gal Achievement Standard Guidelines – Wellington (mmm.ss)

Wellington – Level 2
Achieved (mins.secs)
Merit (mins.secs)
Excellence (mins.secs)
Male 6km
47.03 - 69.43
39.44 - 47.02
Under 39.44
Female 6km
64.21 - 89.00
51.21 - 64.20
Under 51.21
Wellington – Level 3
Achieved (mins.secs)
Merit (mins.secs)
Excellence (mins.secs)
Male 6km
45.46 - 63.17
38.09 - 45.45
Under 38.09
Female 6km
62.31 - 83.20
48.59 - 62.30
Under 48.59

2022 – Tough Guy/Gal Achievement Standard Guidelines – Hamilton (mmm.ss)

Hamilton – Level 2
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
45.00 - 66.59
34.45 - 44.59
Under 34.45
Female 6km
58.00 - 80.59
45.40 - 57.59
Under 45.40
Hamilton – Level 3
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
43.00 - 63.40
32.50 - 42.59
Under 32.50
Female 6km
56.21 - 72.59
43.41 - 56.20
Under 43.41

2021 – Tough Guy/Gal Achievement Standard Guidelines – Auckland (Friday) (mmm.ss)

Auckland (Fri) – Level 2
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
53.58 - 71.00
43.14 - 53.57
Under 42.14
Female 6km
63.39 - 86.00
50.34 - 63.38
Under 50.34
Auckland (Fri) – Level 3
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
51.01 - 67.20
40.16 - 51.00
Under 40.16
Female 6km
61.33 - 81.43
47.18 - 61.32
Under 47.18

2021 – Tough Guy/Gal Achievement Standard Guidelines – Auckland (Thursday) (mmm.ss)

Auckland (Thurs) – Level 2
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
48.50 - 70.00
39.00 - 48.49
Under 39.00
Female 6km
60.41 - 89.20
50.15 - 1.00.40
Under 50.15
Auckland (Thurs) – Level 3
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
47.42 - 67.07
37.28 - 47.41
Under 37.28
Female 6km
59.36 - 81.24
47.46 - 59.35
Under 47.46

2020 – Tough Guy/Gal Achievement Standard Guidelines – Rotorua (mmm.ss)
Rotorua – Level 2
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
55.31 – 78.00
43.00 – 55.30
Under 43.00
Female 6km
70.01 – 91.00
56.00 – 70.00
Under 56.00
Male 12km
110.01 – 140.00
80.00 – 110.00
Under 80.00
Female 12km
134.01 – 142.00
125.00 – 134.00
Under 125.00
Rotorua – Level 3
Achieved (mins)
Merit (mins)
Excellence (mins)
Male 6km
53.01 – 74.00
41.00 – 53.00
Under 41.00
Female 6km
67.01 – 88.00
53.30 – 67.00
Under 53.30
Male 12km
105.01 – 138.00
75.00 – 105.00
Under 75.00
Female 12km
130.01 – 140.00
120.00 – 130.00
Under 120.00

Wellington – Level 2	Achieved (mins.secs)	Merit (mins.secs)	Excellence (mins.secs)
Male 6km	47.03 - 69.43	39.44 - 47.02	Under 39.44
Female 6km	64.21 - 89.00	51.21 - 64.20	Under 51.21
Wellington – Level 3	Achieved (mins.secs)	Merit (mins.secs)	Excellence (mins.secs)
Male 6km	45.46 - 63.17	38.09 - 45.45	Under 38.09
Female 6km	62.31 - 83.20	48.59 - 62.30	Under 48.59

Hamilton – Level 2	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	45.00 - 66.59	34.45 - 44.59	Under 34.45
Female 6km	58.00 - 80.59	45.40 - 57.59	Under 45.40
Hamilton – Level 3	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	43.00 - 63.40	32.50 - 42.59	Under 32.50
Female 6km	56.21 - 72.59	43.41 - 56.20	Under 43.41

Auckland (Fri) – Level 2	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	53.58 - 71.00	43.14 - 53.57	Under 42.14
Female 6km	63.39 - 86.00	50.34 - 63.38	Under 50.34
Auckland (Fri) – Level 3	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	51.01 - 67.20	40.16 - 51.00	Under 40.16
Female 6km	61.33 - 81.43	47.18 - 61.32	Under 47.18

Auckland (Thurs) – Level 2	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	48.50 - 70.00	39.00 - 48.49	Under 39.00
Female 6km	60.41 - 89.20	50.15 - 1.00.40	Under 50.15
Auckland (Thurs) – Level 3	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	47.42 - 67.07	37.28 - 47.41	Under 37.28
Female 6km	59.36 - 81.24	47.46 - 59.35	Under 47.46

Rotorua – Level 2	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	55.31 – 78.00	43.00 – 55.30	Under 43.00
Female 6km	70.01 – 91.00	56.00 – 70.00	Under 56.00
Male 12km	110.01 – 140.00	80.00 – 110.00	Under 80.00
Female 12km	134.01 – 142.00	125.00 – 134.00	Under 125.00
Rotorua – Level 3	Achieved (mins)	Merit (mins)	Excellence (mins)
Male 6km	53.01 – 74.00	41.00 – 53.00	Under 41.00
Female 6km	67.01 – 88.00	53.30 – 67.00	Under 53.30
Male 12km	105.01 – 138.00	75.00 – 105.00	Under 75.00
Female 12km	130.01 – 140.00	120.00 – 130.00	Under 120.00

Merchandise

THERE IS PLENTY OF BRANDED TOUGH GUY & GAL MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN 2022!

You can pre-order these when you enter online, or purchase from the online shop. 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!

2022 Merchandise Prices
Kids T-shirt (Unisex): $25 – Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14
Kids Hoodie (Unisex): $45 – 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: $40
Sports Cap: $20 – SOLD OUT
Beanie: $25
Drink Bottle: $10
Sweatband: $10

RAMS Forms

Click the link below to download your venues RAMs Form.

Grade and Prize Information

Grades (Please note there is no 12km distance for 2022)
All ages for the below grades will be calculated on the day.
Junior Dudes and Chicks: School year 9, 10 and 11
Senior Lads and Lasses: School years 12 and 13
Older Brutes and Beauties: Teachers/Parent Helpers

Merit Prizes
Medals will be awarded to the top three competitors across the line in each secondary school grade and first across the line in the Older Brutes and Beauties grade.

Toughest School
This prize will be determined by your school’s top three placings across the 6km event. Your 3 combined placings calculate your schools score. There will be both male and female trophies up for grabs.

Spot Prizes
Awesome spot prizes will be randomly drawn at prize-giving. All competitors are eligible but you must be present at prize-giving to collect your prize.

Every Competitor Receives
Each competitor will receive a, FREE Hell Pizza Gourmet Voucher (valued at $9.50), electronic timing, a downloadable certificate and a chance to win one of the major spot prizes.

NZ Tough Guy & Gal Championship

New Zealand Tough Guy & Gal Championship – 12km Only

Have you got what it takes to be the fastest, muddiest, and toughest Tough Guy or Tough Gal in New Zealand???

Take part in either the Adult Wellington or Auckland Tough Guy and Gal Challenges and podium in either the 6km and 12km, or take part in either of the Secondary School Tough Guy and Gal events in Wellington, Hamilton or Auckland and podium at the event and you will receive a letter inviting you to the 12km New Zealand Tough Guy & Gal Championship held in Rotorua on the 27^th August 2022.

Or if you have podiumed at any of the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge events (6km or 12km) in the last 3 years or if you are confident you can run a distance of 10km in 45 minutes (for men) and 50 minutes (for women) then you are welcome to enter the NZ Champs for an entry fee of $60.

How am I eligible to take part in the NZ Champs

Podium at either the Wellington or Auckland Adult events in 6km or 12km (Complimentary Entry)
Podium at either the Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland or Rotorua Secondary Schools events (Complimentary Entry)
If you have podiumed at any of the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge events (6km or 12km) in the last 3 years. (Entry Fee cost Adult – $60 and Secondary School $45)
If you are confident you can run a distance of 10km in 45 minutes (for men) and 50 minutes (for women). (Entry Fee cost Adult – $60 and Secondary School $45)