About the Kokoda Challenge
The Kokoda Challenge is Australia's premier bushwalking team event where teams of 4 people trek a 96km course through the Gold Coast Hinterland within a 39 hour time limit. The event is held on the 3rd week of July every year with registrations open on February 1.
The event was designed to reflect the key elements of the Spirit of Kokoda with 96km representing the actual distance of the Kokoda Track and the 39 hours symbolizing the 39th Militia who were the first of our Australian troops to arrive at Kokoda on 15th July 1942.
Competitor Information Packs
Information packs for competitors in the 2010 Kokoda Challenge are due to be sent out mid to late April (pending any printing delays).
In the meantime if your team would like brochures or posters to assist your fundraising efforts please send us your request by email to info@kokodachallenge.com.
Fundraising Receipt Books are available on request through the competitors area of the website.
Applications close this week for the 2010 KCYP!
There are only five days till applications close for the 2010 Kokoda Challenge Youth Program and the Kokoda Challenge Association is calling on all young people in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Tweed to take up this life changing opportunity.
The 14 month youth program is successfully providing young people with the confidence, discipline, boundaries and inspiration to reach their full potential.
What's involved?
- Doing physical training each week for 20 weeks
- Walking the 96km Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge in July
- Learning about Australia's military campaigns in Kokoda and Papua New Guinea
- Traveling to Papua New Guinea to walk the Kokoda Track
- Volunteering your time to not-for-profit organisations and doing community service activities
Applications are open to all young people aged 15-18 from the Tweed, Gold Coast and Brisbane regions.
Applications close this Friday 12 March.
