Family Tough Guy & Gal Challenge
Wellington
2027 DATE TBC
INFO
** THE FAMILY TOUGH GUY AND GAL CHALLENGE IS BACK IN 2026 AND WE ARE BRINGING IT TO WELLINGTON **
Adults can now join the kids in a fun whanau team event like no other. Are you tough enough to take on the Family Tough Guy and Gal Challenge in Wellington?
New Zealand’s original mud run series, the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge, is the ultimate obstacle course race designed for thrill-seekers and adventure lovers. This action-packed event tests participants’ endurance, strength, and determination while offering a fun and exhilarating experience.
The Hobbs Global Family Tough Guy and Gal Challenge is more than just a race – it’s an adventure that strengthens family ties while embracing the great outdoors. So grab the kids, rally the adults, and take on the mud, climbs, and crawls together! All competitors will receive a special finishers medal for taking part!
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THE 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.
Challenging Obstacles
A mix of family-friendly obstacles and classic challenges, including mud pits, climbing walls, and crawling tunnels, ensuring fun for kids and adults.
Outdoor Adventure
Every venue is different with rugged terrains, farmland and/or natural bushland, adding an exciting twist to the challenge.
All Levels Welcome
Whether you’re a competitive family or just looking for a fun day out, this event caters for everyone.
Encouraging Environment
Work together to conquer obstacles and cheer each other on, building lasting memories and stronger bonds.
Unforgettable Experience
A fantastic way to get outside, get active, and create unforgettable experiences with your loved ones.
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Event Information
Entry Fees and Entries Opening/Closing Dates
Online entries are now closed. You can still enter on the day at registration between 10:00am – 11:15am
Standard online entry fee | 1st February – 19th April | $80 per 2 person team | $90 per 3 person team
Late online entry fee | 20th April – 9am 07th May | $90 per 2 person team | $100 per 3 person team
Event day in person entry fee | $100 per 2 person team | $110 per 3 person team
How to Enter
Online entries are now closed. You can still enter on the day at registration between 10:00am – 11:15am
TEAM AGE LIMITS (2 or 3 person team)
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
(There is a maximum 1:2 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 2 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.
Event Timetable
Saturday 09th May 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: Camp Wainui, 203 Coast Road, Wainuiomata. Registration in main building.
Refunds and Transfers
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 Information
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 or 3 person team)
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
(There is a maximum 1:2 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 2 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, 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.
Merchandise
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
Certificate
Certificates are available for download for all entrants who complete the Family Tough Guy and Gal Challenge.
Promotional Material
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Wellington Venue Information
Camp Wainui, 203 Coast Road, Wainuiomata
Just 10kms from Lower Hutt, Camp Wainui provides a unique opportunity within a NZ native bush environment. Run through water trails, crawl under 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CAMP WAINUI
Cellphone Reception
Cellphone/internet reception is not reliable with most cellphone providers at Camp Wainui. Bring cash if you plan on entering the event on the day or purchasing food, drinks & merchandise as eftpos can be extremely unreliable.
Our event team stay onsite at Camp Wainui for the week, which does mean our communication can be a little bit slower due to this connectivity issue. Our Admin Team moves to the town library to check emails and social media in the afternoon after each days event.
Camp Wainui Climate
The weather at Camp Wainui can be very different to anywhere else in the region. It can be cold, damp and raining even when it is sunny over the hill. Please be aware of this when packing for the event. Bring plenty of warm clothes for pre and post event.