The 2017 season of the Tough Guy and Gal series, New Zealand’s largest mud run series, is well underway and the Championship is fast approaching!
The series, comprised of the main Loaded Tough Guy and Gal Challenge events, spans six cities across New Zealand’s North Island. The series also encompasses the ITM Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge events – open to primary and intermediate aged kids – the Secondary Schools Tough Guy and Gal Challenge events – allowing students to take on other students from around the country in NZQA approved events – and the Moa New Zealand Tough Guy and Gal Championship.
Championship Qualifier Results
With an established history in the New Zealand mud running scene, the Tough Guy and Gal series is notable for having its own Championship, held at the final event in Rotorua each year. Podium winners from across the series compete to become the ultimate champion.
The top 3 men and women from each age division in the 12km distance at each primary Tough Guy and Gal race leading up to Rotorua qualify to compete in the Championships sponsored by Moa Beer.
Palmerston North Qualifiers
Podium winners (40 and over, 12km). Women: Tina Kerr (1st), Romelia Goodin (2nd), Jan Bliekendaal (3rd, not pictured). Men: AJ Cornwall (1st), Rob Petch (2nd), Darren Parlato (3rd)
Podium winners (under 39, 12km). Women: Rachel Townsend (1st), Kim Gloyn (2nd), Lisa Whitmore (3rd). Men: Angus Mckelvie (1st), Edward Currie (2nd), Daniel Palfreyman (3rd)
Men
39 and under
- Angus Mckelvie
- Edward Currie
- Daniel Palfreyman
40 and over
- AJ Cornwall
- Rob Petch
- Darren Parlato
Women
39 and under
- Rachel Townsend
- Kim Gloyn
- Lisa Whitmore
40 and over
- Tina Kerr
- Romelia Goodin
- Jan Bliekendaal
Full Results
Full results, including all distances and divisions, can be found here.
Full Results
Full results, including all distances and divisions, can be found here.
Secure Your Spot in the Championships
The upcoming Tough Guy and Gal races with qualifier status are:
- Rotorua – 16th August
The Moa New Zealand Tough Guy and Gal Championship will be held on the 26th August at the last Tough Guy and Gal Challenge in Rotorua.