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Adult Tough Guy and Gal Challenge - Rotorua
Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Rotorua, New Zealand
Distances
6km
12km
About this race
Lakes Ranch offers an authentic outdoor race atmosphere: trails underfoot, natural obstacles, and no expectation of staying clean. It is a mud run and obstacle course designed for a "fun, challenging, and messy experience," an event where effort matters, as does a willingness to laugh when the mud prevails.
On course, participants "tackle mud pits, water crossings, climbing obstacles, tunnels, and more," with the pace shifting between running, scrambling, wading, and hauling yourself over features. The field includes casual participants, first-timers, and Elite racers vying for the lead, allowing you to either compete seriously or simply aim to finish with your shoes still attached. Hot showers and the large heated swimming pool at the finish are essential amenities; after so much mud, they are integral to the event.
Start location
Rotorua