VENUES
Click your venue below for more information on its location.
WELLINGTON
24th & 25th MAY 2023
BOTH DAYS SOLD OUT
PALMERSTON NORTH
29th & 30th MAY 2023
HAWKE’S BAY
1st JUNE 2023
HAMILTON
20th, 21st & 22nd JUNE 2023
ALL DAYS SOLD OUT
TAURANGA
21st JULY 2023
WEST AUCKLAND – KUMEU
1st & 2nd AUGUST 2023
ROTORUA
24th & 25th AUGUST 2023
WHANGAREI
12th SEPTEMBER 2023
SOUTH AUCKLAND – PUKEKOHE
14th SEPTEMBER 2023
So you’re tough, but are you tough enough to take on the Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge?
This is a chance for primary and intermediate aged kids to get involved in New Zealand’s biggest mud run series in a version tailored especially for them! The Junior Tough Guys and Gals will take on a 1.5km or 3km muddy obstacle course consisting of swamp crossings, a spider’s web net climb, crawl under obstacles, beautiful native bush trails, tunnels, hurdles, a climbing frame, water crossings and not to mention, mud mud and more mud!
All competitors will receive a special finishers medal for taking part!
1.5km Course Option – For school years 3 – 4
3km Course Option – For school years 5 – 8
Event Information
Wellington Venue Information
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Location
The events will be held at Camp Wainui, 203 Coast Road, Wainuiomata, Wellington 5373 – just 10km from Lower Hutt.
Camp Wainui provides a unique opportunity within a NZ Native bush environment. Run through water trails, crawl under barbwire obstacles, clamber through tunnels, wade through swamp crossings and pull yourself up hill climbs. The facilities include hot showers, hot food and coffee for sale and free parking. Please car pool if possible, as parking is tight.
A gold coin donation would be appreciated when exiting the car park and all these proceeds will go to our chosen charity Ronald McDonald House.
Numbers are limited to 1000 competitors.
Wellington Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
Wednesday 24th May 2023 (SOLD OUT)
Thursday 25th May 2023 (SOLD OUT)
Palmerston North Venue Information
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Location
The Palmerston North venue address Massey University Recreation Centre via Albany Drive 5km from the CBD of Palmerston North.
New location for 2020 with the event now being based at the Massey University Recreation Centre with a fantastic new course and challenges for the Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge. Venue facilities include hot showers, hot food and coffee and plenty of parking.
A gold coin donation would be appreciated when exiting the car park and all these proceeds will go to our chosen charity Ronald McDonald House.
Numbers are limited to 1500 competitors!
Palmerston North Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
Monday 29th May 2023
Tuesday 30th May 2023
Hawke’s Bay Venue Information
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Location
The Hawke’s Bay venue address is Clifton Station,Clifton Rd, Te Awanga, Cape Kidnappers. Registration will be at the wool shed.
The original Clifton Station of 13,500 acres were purchased in 1859. It stretched from Clifton to Cape Kidnappers and right down to Ocean Beach. Just 20 minutes from Napier and Hastings. Clifton Station is adjacent to the multi million-dollar Cape Kidnappers golf course and is one of the most spectacular locations in the world. The facility includes hot showers, coffee and food for purchase and good car parking!
A gold coin donation would be appreciated when exiting the car park and all these proceeds will go to our chosen charity Ronald McDonald House.
Numbers are limited to 2000 competitors.
Hawke’s Bay Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
Thursday 1st June 2023
Hamilton Venue Information
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Location
The Hamilton venue address is Ngaruawahia Christian Youth Camp, 148 Waingaro Road, Ngaruawahia.
The Ngaruawahia Christian Youth Camp offers a stunning venue nestled between the Waipa River and the Hakarimata Scenic Reserve. The camp is set amongst 38 hectares of native bush and pastures, ready and waiting for tough guys and gals to take on the challenge.
A gold coin donation would be appreciated when exiting the car park and all these proceeds will go to our chosen charity Ronald McDonald House.
Numbers are limited to 1000 per day!
Hamilton Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
Tuesday 20th June 2023 – SOLD OUT
Wednesday 21st June 2023 – SOLD OUT
Thursday 22nd June 2023 – SOLD OUT
Tauranga Venue Information
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Location
The Tauranga venue address is Bay Park, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui. Registration to be confirmed.
This venue provides a magnificent course with spectacular scenery for the ultimate experience. The course starts in the grass car park and heads out into the farm land behind the stadium. The facilities at the venue include hot showers, hot food and coffee for sale and good parking.
A gold coin donation would be appreciated when exiting the car park and all these proceeds will go to our chosen charity Ronald McDonald House.
Numbers are limited to 1000 per day!
Tauranga Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
Friday 21st July 2023
Kumeu, West Auckland Venue Information
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Kumeu, West Auckland
The West Auckland venue address is Kumeu Showgrounds, Gate 2, Access Road, Kumeu. Registration will be in Shed 2.
Only 20 km out of the Auckland CBD, the Kumeu Showgrounds is a blank canvas of 80 acres that we know will be one of our best venues.
The facilities include hot showers, toilets, changing rooms, covered areas for gathering, hot food and coffee for sale and free parking. We will have designated car, van and bus parking areas available at the venue as space is not a problem!
A gold coin donation would be appreciated when exiting the car park and all these proceeds will go to our chosen charity Ronald McDonald House.
Numbers are limited to 1100 per day!
Kumeu, West Auckland Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
Tuesday 1st August 2023
Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Rotorua Venue Information
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Location
The Rotorua venue address is Lakes Ranch, 79 Lake Rotokawau Rd. Registration will be in the big barn. Just follow the signs to Hells Gate and Lakes Ranch is located directly opposite.
This is the original home of the Tough Guy & Gal Challenge. This venue provides a magnificent course with spectacular scenery for the ultimate experience.The facilities include hot showers, large hot swimming pool, backpacker style accommodation, hot food and coffee for sale and good parking.
A gold coin donation would be appreciated when exiting the car park and all these proceeds will go to our chosen charity Ronald McDonald House.
Numbers are limited to 2000 per day!
Rotorua Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
Thursday 24th August 2023
Friday 25th August 2023
Whangarei Venue Information
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Location
The Whangarei venue address is Barge Showgrounds, 474 Maunu Road, Maunu, Whangarei 0179.
Set in one of Whangarei’s most peaceful park-like locations, Barge Showgrounds Event’s Centre is the place to be for Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge. Easy parking and access to tranquil rural scenery, this venue provides the perfect course for our event.
Numbers are limited to 1000!
Whangarei Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
Tuesday 12th September 2023
Pukekohe, South Auckland Venue Information
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Location
The address for the Pukekohe, South Auckland venue is Pukekohe Showgrounds, 58 Station Road, Pukekohe 2120.
Home of the traditional V8 Supercars Series in NZ, host of annual agricultural and horticultural activities in the district and situated only 5 minutes from the local town centre. With access being ample and space not a problem at this venue, the large acres of fields offer the great opportunity for an epic Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge Course.
Numbers limited to 1000 per day!
Pukekohe, South Auckland Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
Thursday 14th September 2023