Are you up for the challenge?
The Kokoda Challenge is coming to the Sunshine Coast for the very first time in 2022!
The event will commence with a commemorative service to honour Kokoda veterans and all of the other men and women in service.
Through this event, you will be raising funds for Australian 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 in the community 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!
REGISTRATIONS FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST KOKODA CHALLENGE ARE CLOSED
REGISTER A TEAM FOR THE GOLD COAST EVENT OR JOIN THE WAITLIST
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48KM OPEN TEAMS - SUNSHINE COAST
EVENT DATE
18 - 19 June, 2022
Distance
48km in 20 hours
TEAM NUMBERS
3 or 4 People
CHECKPOINTS
4 Checkpoints
REGISTRATION FEE PER TEAM
4P TEAM: $400, 3P TEAM: $300
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM
4P TEAM: $1000, 3P TEAM: $750
MIN AGE REQUIREMENT
Turn 13 during year of event
SUPPORT CREW
1 support crew checkpoint
START
7:00am Kenilworth
FINISH
Kenilworth
30KM OPEN TEAMS - SUNSHINE COAST
EVENT DATE
18 June, 2022
Distance
30km in 12 hours
TEAM NUMBERS
3 or 4 People
CHECKPOINTS
3 checkpoints
REGISTRATION FEE PER TEAM
3P TEAM: $240 | 4P TEAM: $320
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM
3P TEAM: $450 | 4P TEAM: $600
MIN AGE REQUIREMENT
Turn 10 during year of event
SUPPORT CREW
No Support Crew Checkpoint
START
9:00am Kenilworth
FINISH
Kenilworth
18KM OPEN TEAMS - SUNSHINE COAST
EVENT DATE
18 June, 2022
Distance
18km in 7 hours
TEAM NUMBERS
2, 3 or 4 People
CHECKPOINTS
1 Checkpoint
REGISTRATION FEE PER TEAM
2P TEAM: $170 | 3P TEAM: $215 | 4P TEAM: $240
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM
2P TEAM: $180 | 3P TEAM: $270 | 4P TEAM: $350
MIN AGE REQUIREMENT
Turn 9 during year of event
SUPPORT CREW
No Support Crew Checkpoints
START
11:00am Kenilworth
FINISH
Kenilworth
JOHN FRENCH VC 48KM SCHOOL CUP
EVENT DATE
18 - 19 June, 2022
Distance
48km in 20 hours
TEAM NUMBERS
5 People - 4 Students, 1 Teacher
CHECKPOINTS
4 Checkpoints
REGISTRATION FEE PER TEAM
$350
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM
$500
MIN AGE REQUIREMENT
Turn 13 during year of event
SUPPORT CREW
1 Support Crew Checkpoint
START
7:00am Kenilworth
FINISH
Kenilworth
DOC VERNON MC 30KM SCHOOL CUP
EVENT DATE
18 June, 2022
Distance
30km in 12 hours
TEAM NUMBERS
5 People - 4 Students, 1 Teacher
CHECKPOINTS
3 Checkpoints
REGISTRATION FEE PER TEAM
$300
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM
$350
MIN AGE REQUIREMENT
Turn 10 during year of event
SUPPORT CREW
No Support Crew Checkpoints
START
9:00am Kenilworth
FINISH
Kenilworth
RAYMOND BALDWIN 18KM SCHOOL CUP
EVENT DATE
18 June, 2022
EVENT DISTANCE
18km in 7 hours
TEAM NUMBERS
5 People - 4 Students, 1 Teacher
CHECKPOINTS
1 Checkpoint
REGISTRATION FEE PER TEAM
$250
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM
$250
MIN AGE REQUIREMENT
Turn 9 during year of event
SUPPORT CREW
No support crew checkpoints
START
11:00am Kenilworth
FINISH
Kenilworth
WANT AN EVEN TOUGHER CHALLENGE?
Registering for Kokoda Pinnacle will have your team tackling the
Brisbane 30k + Sunshine Coast 48k + Gold Coast 96k!
WHAT'S THE COURSE LIKE?
Please note that training on the Sunshine Coast Kokoda Challenge course is prohibited before event weekend as Imbil State Forest is a working forest and we have acquired special permission to hold an event here.
However, you can visit our blog below to see what the course terrain looks like and find our more about the area!
EXPLORE THE SUNSHINE COAST KOKODA CHALLENGE:
COVID Safety & Vaccinations
Vaccinated and unvaccinated people can register and attend The Kokoda Challenge as our events are classified as an “Outdoor Community Event” and are non-ticketed events (meaning spectators and support crew can attend without needing to purchase a ticket). Masks will be required and all attendees must check in via the QLD Check In App throughout the course of the event. This is the current information we have been provided by Queensland Health as of 10/01/2022, which is subject to change. We will advise of any changes through our social media platforms, please feel free to contact us should you have any questions or concerns.
In the event that the 2022 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 2023 Kokoda Challenge. For more information, please see the Terms and Conditions.
