Love activities you can truly do together – where the kids and grown-ups have just as much fun? Raw Challenge is your equaliser. This thrilling, cheeky, gloriously muddy Central Coast obstacle course event is happening on Saturday 25 October and we’ve snagged a 10% off code for you: Puddles.
We can hand-on-heart vouch for how good this is – our Playing in Puddles team (big and little) has tackled Raw’s twice-yearly events since our tackers were old enough to join in (5+). Every time we get deliciously filthy, wade through water, scramble up warped walls, balance along beams and whoosh down pipe slides. It’s wholesome, hilarious family fun – and the smiles last long after the mud’s washed off.
If you’ve been toying with the idea, do it. You won’t regret it. And if you’re a seasoned Raw warrior, you already know the drill—round up your crew and lock it in.
Read on for all the muddy details, and don’t forget to use Puddles at checkout for 10% off.
Oh – and we’re also giving away 4 tickets to this month’s event. Scroll down to enter!
Raw Challenge Youth Wave
There are a number of Raw Challenge waves you can participate in, but for families wanting to embark on an adventure together, the Youth Wave is where it’s at.
Children aged 5+, along with their accompanying adults, get to conquer a 2.5km youth course that’ll have them jumping, climbing, balancing, and crawling their way through up to 20 different obstacles. It’s no mean feat and an absolute heap of fun. Once all the muddy fun is over you can rinse off and head straight to the post-race party where you’ll find food, drinks by Sydney Brewery, and the latest tunes by DJ Magoo!
The Youth Wave is recommended for kids aged 5-12, but if you have a 14 year old, for example, who wants to do this with their younger siblings, they can do the Youth Wave too. Got kids aged 10-11 years who are ready to tackle the longer adult obstacle course? They can participate in the adult races at their parent’s discretion – see the details below.
We’ve heard a few parents lament that they’re not fit enough for Raw Challenge. Believe us when we say this isn’t a race – it’s all about having fun and making memories. The event isn’t timed, you can elect to bypass any of the obstacles and it honestly doesn’t matter if you do it in 2 hours or 4! This is an event that everyone can try.
Ready to challenge yourself with your kids and make some epic memories? Sign up below!
When: Saturday 25 October 2025. Youth Wave times: 12:00pm, 12:15pm and 12:30pm.
Where: Raw Challenge, 110 Pacific Hwy, Doyalson.
Age Group: The Youth Wave is for kids aged 5+ and their accompanying adults. Kids participating in the Youth Wave must be accompanied by an adult. One adult can supervise up to four participating youths. Supervising adults must buy a youth supervisor’s ticket to take part.
Get 10% off with our Playing in Puddles code: Puddles
RRP tickets priced from $51.83 (includes GST and booking fee). The earlier you book them, the cheaper they are. Check the Raw Challenge website for more details.
Contact: Email [email protected].
Raw Challenge Adult Races
If you’re more interested in tackling the FULL 6km Raw Challenge course complete with its 60+ crazy-fun obstacles, then the Adult Social Waves are for you!
Expect to test your limits amid mud pits, rope climbs, water slides, and more while creating some unforgettable memories with your mates or family members. And then there’s the euphoria that comes with conquering such a whopping challenge – that’s enough to get any keen adventurer excited!
Then, once all the muddy fun is over you can rinse off and head straight to the post-race party where you’ll find food, drinks by Sydney Brewery, and the latest tunes by DJ Magoo waiting for you! It’ll be the perfect way to celebrate your achievement and unwind.
Are you a Raw Challenge Elite Competitor with your sights set on landing the “Raw Challenge Champion” title in October? The Elite Wave will see you conquer individual challenges with obstacles that are sure to test your physical and mental boundaries! For wave times, see below.
When: Saturday 25 October 2025. 8am – 2.30pm. Adult Social Waves: Every 15 minutes from 8:05am to 10:45am (the 10:45am wave is a shorter 5km course and includes the same obstacles but with less running). Elite Wave: 8am.
Where: Raw Challenge, 110 Pacific Hwy, Doyalson.
Age Group: The Adult Social Waves are for people aged 10+ (Children aged 10-11 can participate in adult races, depending on their ability and at their parents’ discretion. All 10 and 11-year-olds who wish to participate in the adult waves must purchase an adult full-price ticket).
Get 10% off with our Playing in Puddles code: Puddles
RRP tickets priced from $51.83 (includes GST and booking fee). The earlier you book them, the cheaper they are. Check the Raw Challenge website for more details.
To learn more about Raw Challenge, visit their website or email [email protected].
WIN 4 tickets to Raw Challenge this October!
Want to win 4 tickets to Raw Challenge’s October event? Of course you do!
The tickets can be for any level:
Elite Wave
Adult Social Waves
Shortened Adult Wave
Youth Waves (for families. kids as young as 5 can do it!)
To be in with a chance to win, simply subscribe to our free newsletter by entering your details below*. Already a subscriber? Just add your details below so we know you want to enter this fabulous comp.
*COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS
PRIZE: We are giving away 4 tickets to Raw Challenge on 25 October 2025.
COMPETITION OPENS: Midday 1 October 2025.
COMPETITION CLOSES: Midnight 16 October 2025.
ENTRY TERMS: By entering, we’ll email future issues of Playing in Puddles’ weekly newsletter free to your inbox (you may unsubscribe at any time). Entry email addresses will not be shared with anyone outside Playing in Puddles. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Instagram or Facebook. Click here for extended terms.
PRIZE TERMS: This prize is valid for 4 tickets to Raw Challenge on 25 October 2025. The tickets can be for any available waves on that day and can be adults, supervisors or youth tickets. The winner will be notified by email. The Winner has 2 days to reply to redeem their prize. If the winner does not reply in that time, Playing in Puddles reserves the right to choose another winner. Prize is not redeemable for cash and not transferable. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram or Facebook. Click here for extended terms.
Some tips to help you have an awesome day at Raw Challenge
Being well prepared for such an exciting event like Raw Challenge can mean the difference between a good day and an absolutely, mind-blowingly AWESOME day, so we’ve included a few handy tips to help you plan for your adventure.
+ Make sure you’re wearing clothing and shoes that can get muddy – like we mean really, really can’t be recovered-type muddy.
+ Suitable shoes for the course means laced enclosed shoes. A hat is a good idea too.
+ Bring with you a change of clothes (don’t forget a change of undies and shoes, too), soap and shampoo, a towel (or even two), water, sunscreen and a whole lot of energy!
+ Bring a signed waiver along with you to cut the time. These can be downloaded on the Raw Challenge website.
+ Don’t forget to bring ID – for adults and the kids too (Medicare/Student cards can be used for kids).
+ It’s $10 cash to park in the closest car park.
Raw Challenge, Central Coast
Location: Raw Challenge, 110 Pacific Hwy, Doyalson.
Email: [email protected]
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Written By: KATIE STOKES
Founder & Editor
After working in print and online media for more than a decade, Katie launched Playing in Puddles in 2017. A mum of three young boys and local of the Central Coast, Katie loves discovering and sharing all that’s happening in our region.
