2021 GOLD COAST
KOKODA CHALLENGE

Are you up for the challenge?

The 96km Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge is our hero event! The Gold Coast is the only location with the full 96km course, making it truly live up to the title of Australia’s toughest team endurance event.

Through this event, you will be raising funds for Aussie kids who participate in Youth Programs run by the Kokoda Youth Foundation. We are a local charity with a mission to change the lives of Aussie teens by providing experiential programs that engage and inspire them to reach their full potential.  

We also aim to educate all Australians about the history of the Kokoda Campaign in 1942 and offer a life-changing experience for all Kokoda Challenge competitors in our amazing team events!

NOTICEBOARD

VERY LIMITED SPOTS LEFT IN 96KM OPEN EVENT!

17KM EVENT SOLD OUT

48KM EVENT SOLD OUT

ALL GC SCHOOL EVENTS SOLD OUT

SCHOOL TEAMS

Registration cut off and minimum fundraising is due by JUNE 25, 2021. 

Registrations will close sooner if the events are sold out prior to this date. 

Need some funrdiraisng inspiration? Check out our fundraising page!

KOKODA FUNDRAISING

We understand that it can sometimes be challenging to fill a full team full of enthusiastic and likeminded hikers. That is why we have created our Kokoda Team Match-Making system! Click on the link below and let us help you create the ultimate Kokoda Team. 

FIND ME A MATCH

TRAINING UPDATE

IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING THE USE OF GOLD COAST TRAINING ROUTES

It is your teams job to ensure you are leaving no trace when training in our national parks and tracks. Please ensure you follow all signage and abide by the following points:

• ARMY LAND: NO training in/on army land at ANY time. This could lead to the cancellation of Kokoda events. 
• Postman’s walk: Do NOT at any time go past fence way at the top of the trail. This restricted path is only to be used during events
• Avoid walking through or inside Numinbah Environmental Centre 
• Mount Nimmle lodge: NO hiker is to park their car inside Mt Nimmle lodge at any time. Walkers are to park outside lodge. 
• Leave NO footprint, pick up all and any rubbish found. Be mindful of bushwalkers code of ethics.