What does it take to be a good warrior? Climbing over walls, crawling under fences and ropes – oh and stomaching a huhu grub – is what is takes in Tauranga's version of a warrior run.

The Gym team members Christine Rudden, Mandi Lorimer, Tapae Poroa and Jill Voyce. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

On Sunday, September 20, teams of four will be tested mentally and physically in The Gym Tauranga's second-annual Random Acts of Kindness Warrior Run, which is this year raising funds for quadriplegic teenager Elliott Keys.

Elliott has been given a one-to-five per cent chance of regaining movement past his shoulders after a mountain biking accident in July last year.

The Warrior Run spans 4km of Tect All Terrain Park, with people jumping, climbing and crawling their way through more than 20 stations.

'There'll be challenges including walls, ropes, sandbags, tyres, mud, functional training and the MasterChef station, which was really popular last year – and probably some huhu grubs,” says The Gym team administrator Christine Rudden.

She says the aim of the game is to have fun more than a competition.

'It's all about starting and finishing as a team. Even if you've never trained before in your life, you can still come along, take part and have a good time. It's about raising awareness for Elliott's cause.”

Christine says 172 warriors registered for the inaugural event last year, which added to 43 teams. This year, they're hoping for 60 teams. 'And you don't have to be a member to do it,” says Christine.

People are encouraged to dress up and make it a fun event. As well as spot prizes, they're raffling off a Nestle Hamper and a Nespresso coffee machine, with all proceeds going to Elliott's family. Tickets cost $35 per person.

To register, contact The Gym. Late registrations may be taken from 9am on September 20.

The Random Acts of Kindness Warrior Run is at TECT All Terrain Park from 11am.