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
GOLD COAST KOKODA CHALLENGE SOLD OUT!
Register your interest to be added to the wait list
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!
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.
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.
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96KM OPEN TEAMS - GOLD COAST
EVENT DATE
17 - 18th of July 2021
Distance
96km in 39 hours
TEAM NUMBERS
4 People
CHECKPOINTS
13 Checkpoints
REGISTRATION FEE PER TEAM
4P TEAM: $480
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM
4P TEAM: $1600
MIN AGE REQUIREMENT
Turn 15 during year of event
SUPPORT CREW
4 support crew checkpoints
START
17/07 at 7.00AM* Mudgeeraba
FINISH
Nerang Velodrome
WIN A FREE REGISTRATION INTO 2022 EVENTS!
The highest fundraising team who participates in the Open Brisbane Kokoda Challenge will win one free team registration into any of the Kokoda Challenge Events in 2022! You have until 5:00pm on the 30th June 2021 to raise the funds...happy fundraising!
48KM OPEN TEAMS - GOLD COAST
EVENT DATE
17 - 18th of July 2021
Distance
48km in 34 hours
TEAM NUMBERS
3 or 4 People
CHECKPOINTS
7 Checkpoints
REGISTRATION FEE PER TEAM
3P TEAM: $270 | 4P TEAM: $320
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM
3P TEAM: $630 | 4P TEAM: $800
MIN AGE REQUIREMENT
Turn 13 during year of event
SUPPORT CREW
1 Support Crew Checkpoint
START
17/07 at 11.00am Numinbah Hall
FINISH
Nerang Velodrome
WIN A FREE REGISTRATION INTO 2022 EVENTS!
The highest fundraising team who participates in the Open Brisbane Kokoda Challenge will win one free team registration into any of the Kokoda Challenge Events in 2022! You have until 5:00pm on the 30th June 2021 to raise the funds...happy fundraising!
17KM OPEN TEAMS - GOLD COAST
EVENT DATE
17th of July 2021
Distance
17km in 9 hours
TEAM NUMBERS
2, 3 or 4 People
CHECKPOINTS
1 Checkpoints
REGISTRATION FEE PER TEAM
2P TEAM: $150 | 3P TEAM: $195 | 4P TEAM: $220
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM
2P TEAM: $150 | 3P TEAM: $195 | 4P TEAM: $220
MIN AGE REQUIREMENT
Turn 9 during year of event
SUPPORT CREW
No Support Crew
START
17/07 at 1pm Nerang Velodrome
FINISH
Nerang Velodrome
WIN A FREE REGISTRATION INTO 2022 EVENTS!
The highest fundraising team who participates in the Open Brisbane Kokoda Challenge will win one free team registration into any of the Kokoda Challenge Events in 2022! You have until 5:00pm on the 30th June 2021 to raise the funds...happy fundraising!
STAN BISSET 96KM SCHOOL CUP - SOLD OUT
EVENT DATE
17 - 18th of July 2021
Distance
96km in 39 hours
TEAM NUMBERS
5 People - 4 Students, 1 Teacher
CHECKPOINTS
3 Checkpoints
REGISTRATION FEE PER TEAM
$320
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM
$650
MIN AGE REQUIREMENT
Turn 15 during year of event
SUPPORT CREW
4 Support Crew Checkpoints
START
17/07 at 7.00AM Mudgeeraba
FINISH
Nerang Velodrome
Due to popular demand there are limited school teams available for our Gold Coast event. Should the School Cup reach capacity prior to your school's registration, please email info@kokodachallenge.com to go on our wait list.
JIM STILLMAN 48KM SCHOOL CUP - SOLD OUT
EVENT DATE
17 - 18th of July 2021
Distance
48km in 35 hours
TEAM NUMBERS
5 People - 4 Students, 1 Teacher
CHECKPOINTS
7 Checkpoints
REGISTRATION FEE PER TEAM
$300
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM
$350
MIN AGE REQUIREMENT
Turn 13 during year of event
SUPPORT CREW
2 Support Crew Checkpoints
START
17/07 at 11.00AM Numinbah Hall
FINISH
Nerang Velodrome
Due to popular demand there are limited school teams available for our Gold Coast event. Should the School Cup reach capacity prior to your school's registration, please email info@kokodachallenge.com to go on our wait list.
JOHN METSON 17KM SCHOOL CUP - SOLD OUT
EVENT DATE
17th of July 2021
EVENT DISTANCE
17km in 9 hours
TEAM NUMBERS
5 People - 4 Students, 1 Teacher
CHECKPOINTS
1 Checkpoints
REGISTRATION FEE PER TEAM
$200
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM
$100
MIN AGE REQUIREMENT
Turn 9 during year of event
SUPPORT CREW
No support crew
START
17/07 at 1pm Nerang Velodrome
FINISH
Nerang Velodrome
Due to popular demand there are limited school teams available for our Gold Coast event. Should the School Cup reach capacity prior to your school's registration, please email info@kokodachallenge.com to go on our wait list.
LEADERBOARD
COVID Safety
The health and safety of our competitors, volunteers, staff and spectators are our number one priority. The 2021 Kokoda Challenge will run a little differently than previous years to ensure we are all following COVID safety procedures.
In the event that the 2021 Kokoda Challenge should be cancelled or postponed as a result of COVID-19, participants will be given the option to either have their registration fee refunded to them or have their registration transferred to the 2022 Kokoda Challenge.
For more information, please see the Terms and Conditions.
