Tough Guy & Gal Challenge - Wellington
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About the race
The Middleware Adult Tough Guy & Gal Challenge in Wellington is an off‑road obstacle event held at Camp Wainui, 203 Coast Road, Wainuiomata, on Saturday 8 May 2027. The event uses rugged farmland and native bushland terrain with man‑made and natural obstacles, including mud pits, climbing walls, tunnels and swamp crossings. The advertised competitive course is timed to be approximately equivalent to a flat 6 km cross‑country effort; Wellington offers these options:
- 12 km approx. – 2 laps
- 6 km approx. – 1 lap
Entries open 1 November 2026. Standard online entry fee is $50 per person (1 Nov 2026 – 19 Apr 2027); late online entry $60 (20 Apr 2027 – 05 May 2027); event day in‑person entry $70. Personalised race numbers are available if entered by 19 April. Each entry is an individual entry eligible for age group awards. Minimum age for the adult event is 13 years.
Teams may compete in the 6 km Team Challenge with a minimum of five members and at least two female members; team placing is calculated from combined individual placings. Facilities at Camp Wainui include hot showers, parking and first aid. Covered shoes are compulsory; running spikes with aluminium studs are not permitted. Dogs are not permitted at the venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
