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About
The Kokoda Challenge
The Kokoda Challenge is not your average trail run or charity walk. It’s about experiencing what our brave Aussie soldiers endured on the Kokoda Track in 1942.
You'll experience the Kokoda values firsthand as you put your courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice to the ultimate test. You'll prove to yourself that you're capable of far more than you ever thought, and you'll make a difference to many young lives as you fundraise for the Kokoda Youth Foundation.
It's a team event, not a relay.
It's a journey, not a race.
It's tough, but it's worth it!
The Kokoda Challenge is Australia’s toughest team endurance event. Are you ready for the challenge?
Not Your Average Event
- The Kokoda Challenge is a team event. You have to remain with your team throughout the event, just as our Kokoda soldiers did (if you're struggling to find a team, register for our team matching service and we'll help you).
- This is an endurance event. You'll be challenged as you’ll trudge through rivers, climb gruelling hills and battle blisters. The terrain is designed to emulate the real Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea so you can gain a real understanding of what our Diggers faced.
Don't let the elevation or distance deter you. You'll be ecstatic when you cross that finish line, realising you're capable of more than they ever dreamed possible, with your team by your side.
3. We are a charity, not an events company. Your registration fee helps cover event costs, while the money you fundraise goes directly to Kokoda Youth Foundation's youth programs. This ensures we can continue delivering our life-changing programs free of charge, and means that you will have a direct impact on the lives of teens in need.
8300+
KOKODA CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS IN 2025
20+
Years Running
1.5K
Kids Helped
Our Process
01.
Gather Your Team
You must have a team to enter The Kokoda Challenge, the number of team members required depends on the distance you’re tackling. Register for our team matching service if you’re having trouble finding a team!
02.
Register
2027 regisrations are coming soon!
03.
Fundraise
Through this event, you will be raising funds for life-changing youth programs run by the Kokoda Youth Foundation. Fundraising is required!
04.
Train
Head out onto the trails with your team to get ready for the big event! You will need to train as this is not just a walk in the park.
05.
Take on The Kokoda Challenge
You’re only as fast as your slowest team member and the goal is to cross the finish line as a whole team, leave no one behind!
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Testimonials
The most challenging and rewarding experience that I have ever undertaken. It gave me a strength I didn’t know I had, and I finished it with teammates who became my trusted and cherished friends for life.
Stacy
I had an incredible journey with my team. There was so much teamwork and mateship on the track that inspired me and pushed me across the finish line. While we were walking we all said we would never do it again, and within 24 hours we were planning for next year!
Amanda
It’s an experience like no other. If you want to find the limit to which you can push your mind and your body then this is the challenge for you. With amazing scenery to do it in too, even if you are staring at the ground for what seems like most of the event.
Graham
AS FEATURED IN
Why?
1 in 4 young people
will experience
mental health problems
in any one year
Fundraise for our life-changing youth programs through The Kokoda Challenge
