Tough Guy and Gal Challenge 2027: race dates, locations & tickets
New Zealand's original mud run series: 6 km / 12 km obstacle courses across the North Island
- 3 upcoming races
- 1 country
- 3 cities
- Next: Wellington, May 8, 2027
Race.Fitness lists 3 upcoming Tough Guy and Gal Challenge races in 1 country, from May 8, 2027 to Aug 21, 2027. The next Tough Guy and Gal Challenge race is Adult Tough Guy & Gal Challenge Wellington 2027 in Wellington on May 8, 2027. Divisions include 6km Team Challenge, 12km (2 laps), 6km (1 lap), 12km (4 laps), 6km (2 laps).
Tough Guy and Gal Challenge 2027 dates
| Date | Event | City | From | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Tough Guy & Gal Challenge Wellington 2027 | Wellington | TBA | Coming soon | |
| Adult Tough Guy & Gal Challenge Auckland (Kumeu) 2027 | Auckland | TBA | Coming soon | |
| Adult Tough Guy & Gal Challenge Rotorua 2027 | Rotorua | TBA | Coming soon |
Tough Guy and Gal Challenge divisions & formats
- 6km Team Challenge3 races
- 12km (2 laps)2 races
- 6km (1 lap)2 races
- 12km (4 laps)1 race
- 6km (2 laps)1 race
Tough Guy and Gal Challenge events by country
About
The Tough Guy and Gal Challenge is New Zealand's longest-running mud run series, organised by Event Promotions (Cambridge, NZ) with naming sponsor Middleware. Adult events offer roughly 6 km (1 lap) and 12 km (2 laps) obstacle courses plus a 6 km Team Challenge (teams of 5+, at least 2 women), with Open (13-39) and 40+ grades, and a daily cap of 1,500 competitors. The 2027 adult series runs at Camp Wainui (Wellington), Kumeu Showgrounds (Auckland) and Lakes Ranch (Rotorua), alongside junior, secondary-school and family editions in more cities. Entries for 2027 open 1 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Tough Guy and Gal Challenge race?
The next Tough Guy and Gal Challenge race is Adult Tough Guy & Gal Challenge Wellington 2027 in Wellington on May 8, 2027.
Where are Tough Guy and Gal Challenge races held?
Tough Guy and Gal Challenge has upcoming races in New Zealand (Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington).