Family Tough Guy & Gal Challenge

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ENTRY FEE SPECIAL UNTIL ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE 9AM 20th AUGUST
$60 – 2 person team
$65 – 3 person team
$70 – 4 person team
$75 – 5 person team

Standard online entry fee | 1st February – 02nd August | $80 per 2 person team | $90 per 3 person team
Late online entry fee | 03rd August – 9am 20th August | $90 per 2 person team | $100 per 3 person team
Event day in person entry fee | $80 per 2 person team | $85 per 3 person team | $90 per 4 person team | $95 per 5 person team

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TEAM AGE LIMITS (2, 3, 4 or 5 person teams)
All Family Teams are a combination of the following:
2 person team – 1x adult/parent 18 years or older PLUS 1x child aged 5-17 years
3 person team – 1x or 2x adult/parent 18 years or older PLUS 1x or 2x children aged 5-17 years
4 person team – 1x or 2x adult/parent 18 years or older PLUS 2x or 3x children aged 5-17 years
5 person team – 2x adult/parent 18 years or older PLUS 3x children aged 5-17 years

Teams of 4 or 5 people will receive 3 bibs per team, and 4 or 5 medals depending on the size of the team.
(There is a maximum 1:3 ratio of over 18/under 18 required to enter this event. We cannot add any more children to a team).

PLEASE NOTE: We have kept the team options as simple as possible while controlling the number of adults versus children on the course for safety reasons. Families are complex and not “one size fits all” so hopefully you can accommodate your family within these options.

ENTRY CONFIRMATION
You will receive confirmation of your entry via email after you have completed the online entry process.

PERSONALISED RACE NUMBER
If you would like your Family Team Name printed on your race bib, please make sure you are entered three weeks prior to the event date.

Saturday 22nd August 2026

10:00am – 11:15am: Registration and late entries
11:30am: Wave starts of approx 80 people to spread everyone out
1:30pm: Prize-giving

Registration: Lakes Ranch, 79 Lake Rotokawau Road, Owhata, Rotorua. Registration in big barn.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy
ALL withdrawals MUST be notified to info@eventpromotions.co.nz by 9am, 7 days prior to online entries closing. These withdrawals will receive their entry fee refund, minus a $10.00 administrative/booking fee per competitor. Any withdrawals notified after this time will not be entitled to a refund.

In the case of a natural disaster, extreme or dangerous weather situation, “Act of God” conditions, or other uncontrollable factors 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, 14 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

IMPORTANT NOTE! There are NO DOGS allowed at any of our events. Our event venues are on private land that have wildlife and/or domestic animals. Please leave them at home!

Event Distance
It is an APPROXIMATELY 3km course, but due to the nature of our different venues terrain and challenges, we equate the TIME TAKEN of the fastest person to be “equivalent” to a flat 3km cross country course. Therefore, some venues are shorter in distance, but equivalent in time.

Finishers Medals
Every competitor that enters the Family Tough Guy and Gal events will receive a stunning finishers medal, plus a downloadable certificate is available.

Merit Prizes
No merit prizes will be awarded at these events.

Spot Prizes
Awesome spot prizes will be randomly drawn at prize-giving. You must be present at prize-giving to collect your spot prize.

TEAM AGE LIMITS (2, 3, 4 or 5 person teams)
All Family Teams are a combination of the following:
2 person team – 1x adult/parent 18 years or older PLUS 1x child aged 5-17 years
3 person team – 1x or 2x adult/parent 18 years or older PLUS 1x or 2x children aged 5-17 years
4 person team – 1x or 2x adult/parent 18 years or older PLUS 2x or 3x children aged 5-17 years
5 person team – 2x adult/parent 18 years or older PLUS 3x children aged 5-17 years

Teams of 4 or 5 people will receive 3 bibs per team, and 4 or 5 medals depending on the size of the team.
(There is a maximum 1:3 ratio of over 18/under 18 required to enter this event. We cannot add any more children to a team).

PLEASE NOTE: We have kept the team options as simple as possible while controlling the number of adults versus children on the course for safety reasons. Families are complex and not “one size fits all” so hopefully you can accommodate your family within these options.

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 moulded studs are acceptable, running spikes or boots with aluminium studs are not permitted.

Personalised Race Number
If you would like your Family Team Name printed on your race bib, please make sure you are entered three weeks prior to the event date.

Showers and Parking
Hot showers, hot swimming pool, 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 do not have reliable eftpos facilities.

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

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 On The Day for purchase at all events, cash only. Stock is limited!

2026 MERCHANDISE PRICES
Kids T-shirt (Unisex): $25 – Sizes 12, 14, 16
Kids Hoodie (Unisex): $35 – Sizes 10, 12, 14, 16
Beanie: $25
Drink Bottle: $10
Sweatband: $15

Certificates are available for download for all entrants who complete the Family Tough Guy and Gal Challenge.

Download TGGC Family Participation Certificate HERE

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We can’t wait to welcome you to our vibrant hotel. We’re confident you’ll enjoy your stay, whether you’re travelling for business or leisure.

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