Click here to Enter online using a credit card or debit card. 

Click here to Download an Entry Form.

– Post it in to PO Box 324, Rotorua with proof of bank deposit payment. Please pay bank deposit into ASB Taupo 12-3162-0075818-61 using your name as reference.

Email it to info@eventpromotions.co.nz with proof of bank deposit payment. Please pay bank deposit into ASB Taupo 12-3162-0075818-61 using your name as reference.

Entry Confirmation
You will receive confirmation of your entry and team number via email when you enter. Please print this out and bring along to registration. You can also check your entry by clicking here and looking at our confirmed entrant list. (Link to come).

Event Day Timetable for Both Venues
8.30 – 9.30am: Registration and late entries
10.30 am: Start of the Tough Gal Team Challenge
12.45 pm: Prize-giving

Registration
Auckland: Helensville Tennis Club – 124 Rautawhiri Road. Registration will be at the Tennis Centre.
Rotorua: Lakes Ranch, 79 Lake Rotokawau Rd. Registration will be in the big barn.

Refund Policy
Refunds up until 7 days before the event date will incur a $15.00 administration/booking fee. There will be no refunds with 7 days of the event date. 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. Please contact 07 3483301 or info@eventpromotions.co.nz if you need to withdraw from the event.

Transfers/Changes
Person to person transfers may be made between competitors up to 7 days prior to the event date – after this they must be made at the event day registration. These transfers MUST be made between the same entry type (event distance).

Transferring to a different entry type and event days can be done 14 days prior to the event date – after this they must be done at the event day registration.

Please contact 07 3483301 or info@eventpromotions.co.nz prior to this date. After this date, any changes will need to be made at registration on the day.

Covid-19 Event Policy
If this event is cancelled due to government restrictions relating to the covid-19 pandemic the below options will be available for you

• Transfer your entry for this event to the following year
• Transfer to an alternative Event Promotions event (event options to be listed at the time of cancellation)
• Receive a 50% refund of your entry fee

If the event is postponed your entry will be automatically moved to the new event date provided by Event Promotions.
All competitors who are entered into the event will be contacted via email if there are any changes to the event.
If you cannot attend the postponed date, you will receive a 50% refund on your entry.

Limited edition Glow Lab Tough Gal Team Challenge T-Shirt – TBC for 2021

You can pre-order a T-Shirt when you enter online, or purchase from the online shop. They will be available for you to pick up at your event. Limited stock will be available for purchase at the event, cash only.
Price: $35

Timing
There is no official timing at this event as the emphasis is on participation but we will celebrate and congratulate the top 3 teams.

Prize-giving for both Venues
Prize-giving is held at 2.45pm. 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 first 3 Tough Gal Teams who cross the finish line.

Spot Prizes
We have We are working with some epic brands to provide some goodies which will be given away at prize giving.

Major prize (TBC)

Fancy Dress Prizes
The best dressed teams will take home a prize!

Event Options
6km – 1 lap

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

Limited numbers
This event is limited to 750 teams, so make sure you enter early to avoid disappointment as these events often 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 Gal Team Challenge branded reusable cup and a chance to win some epic spot prizes at prize giving.

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.

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

Check out previous years videos below from our Tough Guy and Gal Series.

Fundraising

Ronald McDonald House Charities® is the official charity of the 2021 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

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 2021 Tough Guy & Gal Challenge series.

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