3 Big Units

About


Support our team and empower local youth! Taking on the Kokoda Pinnacle Challenge consisting of 174km of trails in 9 weeks. Highly motivated, raising money for a great cause and the possibility of being 3 x medium sized units at the end!!!

Our team are tackling Australia's toughest team endurance event, The Kokoda Challenge, to support the Kokoda Youth Foundation in their mission to change the lives of young Australians through instilling the values of the Spirit of Kokoda; Courage, Endurance, Mateship and Sacrifice. These are the values we will embody on our adventure, paying tribute to Kokoda Veterans.

The Kokoda Youth Foundation is an Australian charity that runs free youth programs for kids in the local community, empowering disadvantaged and disengaged youth with the tools to realise their full potential.

By making a tax-deductible donation today, you can support our team in The Kokoda Challenge and provide Australian youth with life-changing opportunities.

Team Updates

25/04/2025

A fresh river crossing

25/04/2025 Mt Nebo, Hell Hole and South Boundary walk

An early morning kick off on Anzac Day with some good rain and some interesting terrain. 3 x river crossings but a great hit out prior to the first walk on the Sunshine Coast in 2 weeks.

Pinnacle Loop 05/04/2025

What a view, worth the walk.......

Pinnacle Loop 5/4/2025

3 Big units at the pinnacle

Pages Pinnacle Loop, 4am, 05/04/2025

A nice early morning loop around Pages Pinnacle for the 3 big units, kicking off at 4am. Beautiful views out over the water and a great hitout in prep for the big one

Kokoda x 3 Non Stops!!!!!!

Those hills are gnarly!!!!!!

Kokoda x 3 Non Stops!!!!!!

# Kokoda hills, all the way to the top with no stops, top job team!!!!!!

Pages Loop Springbrook 2/2/25

A decent climb.........

Pages Loop at Springbrook 2/2/2025

3 Happy Big Units

Pages Loop, Springbrook 2/2/25 03:00 start

The intrepid 3 Big Units were out again at 3 in the morning on Pages Loop at Springbrook National Park. 15km of continuous either up or down and some beautiful scenery. Over 1500m of elevation. More km's under the belt!!!!

11/01/2025

3 Big Units started their training in earnest with a 2;30 start on Mt Cootha today, 4 Kokoda hills in succession with a light sprinkle to keep them cool in the beginning. Their first of many on the way to conquering the "Pinnacle Challenge", 30km Sunshine Coast, 48km Brisbane and finishing with 96km on the Gold Coast.......... Go the 3 Big Units!!!!! 

Thank you to our Sponsors

$747

Moreton Bay Recycling

$515

Nigel Long

$374

Resourceco

ResourceCo's funding of funds raised at the recent BBQ with Jumbo! Best wishes team!

$313

Henry Anning

I"m backing you to all finish, so this is a dollar each per KM, rounded up. May the force be with you.

$261

Stephen Dodd

A big challenge for the 3 Big Units but I know you’re up to it. Go well guys!

$155

Mathew Mesaros

All the best, guys! A fantastic cause, and I have no doubt you'll represent it well!

$106

Nicky Mcneil

So awesome go for it Marz all the best .

$106

Jo & Bill Ryder

Very proud of you Son😘❤️🥰

$106

Graham Futter

Looking forward to seeing the BIG UNITS finishing the challenge strong! Great work gents!!!

$106

Phred Meyers

Way to go guys, top effort

$106

Ashish Rao

$106

Vix Maangi

I’m so proud of you babe, You never cease to amaze me ❤️

$106

Alexandra Osgood

Go Dad 💗

$106

Tammy Holcroft

Absolute Legend Marz!

$106

Jean Yves Nouaze

$100

George Smith

$63

Peter Raftery

$56

Oliver Hyde

Looking forward to seeing one of the medium sized units later this year <3

$54

Sam Wilson

Good luck Marz

$54

Dave Kururangi

$54

Ruihi Maangi-wheaton

Happy Kokoda Challenge MARZ👍👍

$54

Rod Bender

Go Big Fella! What a great initiative!! Good luck.

$54

Angelo Stratis

Well done Gents, great effort for a great cause!

$54

Nardia Ryder

Always proud of your accomplishments my bro💯 love me and the girls xo

$54

Mereana Ahomiro

Your leadership and actions continue to inspire and guide our tamariki with integrity and a sense of purpose. Ka Rawe Mario

$54

Simon Lunn

$54

Scott Counsell

Great work guys

$54

Dj Maangi

My dad’s the toughest and biggest unit there is— proud of you and love you big much dad 😘

$54

Scott Counsell

Keep one step in front of Peter. Great work

$54

Takiari Whanau

$53

Juandre Manefeldt

$53

Vano

There’s plenty you know! Go for gold bro. Drink lots of water.

$53

Mario Ryder

$53

Big John

Madness!!!

$53

Simon Ross

Soon to be 3 skinny buggers if you keep this up!!! 🤪

$50

Craig Wilko

Inspiring mate! Well done! Looking forward to the 96!

$28

Tahuri Whanau

Tino kino te pai Marz 👏

$28

Anonymous

$28

Neil Coyle

$28

Maikara Mckerihan

$28

Rhana Benson

Good luck, Marz from the Beno's

$26

Darcey Fife

$26

Jamie Osgood

Start slow come home strong

$25

Jess Raftery

Gooooo 3 Big units - one of the non believers!

$17

Izzy

Go big manz!!

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My Team Members

Peter Raftery

Raised so far

$580

Jamie Osgood

Raised so far

$239

Marz

Raised so far

$1,294