Kokoda Challenge
brisbane
Dates
7 JUNE 2025
Location
D'AGUILAR NATIONAL PARK
Starts/Finishes From -
BROOKFIELD RESERVE
Elevation -
1,954M
Kokoda Challenge
TEAM REGISTRATION FEE
3 Person Team
$300.00
4 Person Team
$400.00
School Team
$350.00 (4 STUDENTS & 1 TEACHER)
Kokoda Challenge
FUNDRAISING REQUIREMENT
3 Person Team
$750.00
4 Person Team
$1,000.00
School Team
$500.00 (4 STUDENTS & 1 TEACHER)
48km BRISBANE KOKODA CHALLENGE
Start Time
7:30 AM
20 hours to complete
48km through D'AGUILAR NATIONAL PARK
Minimum age to register 48km kokoda challenge
13yrs old (or turning 13 the year of the event)
6 checkpoints
1 support crew checkpoint
The winning team of the 2024 48km Brisbane Kokoda Challenge crossed the finish line in 7 hours and 15 minute with the last team finishing in 18 hours and 7 minutes. The average finish time was 12 hours and 45 minutes. This gives you an idea of just how tough this event really is. You will need to train, not just to build your own physical strength and mental resilience, but also with your team so you can start to build a team dynamic.
The 48km Brisbane Kokoda Challenge is the toughest team endurance event in Brisbane! Your team of 3 or 4 (or 5 if you’re a school team!) will tackle some of the harshest elevation in all of Southeast Queensland, hiking or trail running side-by-side with your teammates for the entire course. You and your team will be in Brookfield bright and early to take on the challenge of your lives! After kicking off from the start line, you’ll begin making your way through D’Aguilar National Park, passing through 6 checkpoints along the way, one of which is where you will meet your support crew. Your support crew are your behind the scenes team, there to refuel you with food, provide required equipment and of course to support you with much needed encouragement!
It’s all about the Aussie value of mateship; that means having your slowest team member leading the group, and most importantly, leaving no team member behind.
The team component will also be an important part of your fundraising which is a requirement to participate in The Kokoda Challenge. Your team will raise funds for life-changing youth programs run by the Kokoda Youth Foundation. This is an extremely rewarding opportunity as you’ll more than likely see some of the kids you fundraised for along the course.
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Team handbook
Check out the team guide containing all the information about required gear, checkpoint information, event pack collection & much more!
SUPPORT CREW
48km teams are required to have a support crew to meet you at designated checkpoints to provide food, first aid and encouragement!
Training Routes
Browse suggested training routes in our blog to ensure your team are adequately prepared for this event, elevation training is key!
Fundraising Ideas
Your team will raise vital funds for youth programs run by the Kokoda Youth Foundation that change the lives of local kids.

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48km BRISBANE KOKODA CHALLENGE
The Kokoda Challenge is operated by the Kokoda Youth Foundation, we are a local charity that exists to mentor local youth in the community through our experiential youth programs. Through our events, your team will fundraise for our 'Kokoda Kids' and honour Australia's Veterans.
