Tauranga residents are being challenged to channel their inner warrior for a one-of-a-kind run raising money for a couple facing tough times.

The Gym team members Christine, Tapae, Jill, Nathan, Lindsay, Lisa and Shauna.

Organised by The Gym on 1st Ave, the Random Acts of Kindness Warrior Run on June 15 will see teams of four tested mentally and physically in the 4km event while raising money for long-time team member Jill Voyce and husband Rod.

Rod was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer and given a possible nine to12 months to live, with treatment.

The Gym owners Lindsay and Lisa Chan heard the news and were compelled to help – setting up the Warrior Run to fund a honeymoon in the Pacific Islands for the couple who married at Easter.

'Jill has been with us for almost 18 years – you don't see that kind of loyalty much these days,” says Lisa.

'She's been with Rod for four years and they hadn't got around to getting married. He was cleared of cancer, but now it's come back and it's terminal.”

It's Jill and Rod's dream to honeymoon in the Pacific, but money is tight with Rod leaving work soon to undergo chemotherapy.

'We want to try and get them there. It's something we thought would be an awesome thing to do for our team member – right now everyone's all about functional training and getting outdoors and so it worked perfectly,” says Lisa.

'We approached Jill first and she was very emotional and thought it was fabulous. A lot of their wonderful friends are getting behind it.”

The Warrior Run, spanning 4km at TECT All Terrain Park, will include challenges such as climbing over walls, crawling under fences, ropes, sandbags, tyres, hills, and burpees.

'There will definitely be some mud and water involved,” says Lisa. 'We want to mix things up so it's a bit different.”

Lisa says the run is about having fun more than competition.

'It's in teams because it's not about finishing the race first, but about finishing as a team.”

Entry is open to anyone and costs $20 per person. Teams must register before June 4 at The Gym reception on First Ave.

Lisa hopes to secure a minimum of 20 teams, with a maximum of 50 teams allowed.