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The Kokoda Challenge

KOKODA CHALLENGE PINNACLE

Kokoda Challenge

PINNACLE

Dates

MAY 9th > JUNE 13th > GOLD COAST JULY 18-19 2026

Location

SUNSHINE COAST 30KM > BRISBANE 48KM >
GOLD COAST 96KM

DISTANCES

30KM/48KM/96KM

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AUSTRALIA'S TOUGHEST TEAM ENDURANCE JUST GOT TOUGHER...

Think you're ready to go further than ever before?

Your journey begins on May 9th, starting with the Sunshine Coast 30km event through the stunning Imbil State Forest.

From there, you'll build your way up to tackle the Brisbane 48km next on June 13th in Brookfield, before taking on your final challenge.

You'll work your way up to your ultimate test: the Gold Coast 96km event on 18-19 July. That's 174km over just 10 weeks!

If you're training for the 96km, why not build up your endurance and work your way up through our Brisbane and Sunshine Coast events to prepare for the full 96km challenge?

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PINNACLE KOKODA CHALLENGE

Calling all adventure seekers! Kokoda Challenge Pinnacle event invites participants to take on 3 epic distances across our Queensland events,starting with the Sunshine Coast 30km, building up to the Brisbane 48km all the way up to the
Gold Coast 96km Kokoda Challenge. 

REGISTRATION FEE & FUNDRAISING 

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4 PERSON TEAM
Registration Fee: $920.00
Minimum Fundraising: $2520.00
SCHOOL TEAM (4 STUDENTS & 1 TEACHER)
Registration Fee: $925.00
Minimum Fundraising: $1425.00

Dates

May 9th > June 13th > July 18-19

take on the ultimate challenge

Sunshine Coast 30km > Brisbane 48km > Gold Coast 96km

Minimum age to register for Pinnacle kokoda challenge

15yrs old (or turning 15 the year of the event)

SCHOOL & OPEN TEAMS

You must have the same team of five for all three events.
The minimum age to register for Kokoda Challenge Pinnacle is 15 years old (or turning 15 the year of the event).

30KM SUNSHINE COAST KOKODA CHALLENGE

9TH OF MAY 2026

12 hours to complete 30km through Imbil State Forest

The winning 30km school team will be awarded the Doc Vernon School Cup

  • 2 checkpoints
  • No support crew
  • START LINE: Kenilworth State Community College
  • FINISH LINE: Kenilworth State Community College
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48KM BRISBANE KOKODA CHALLENGE

13TH OF JUNE 2026

48 hours to complete 48KM through DÁGUILAR NATIONAL PARK

The winning 48km school team will be awarded the Bert Kienzle School Cup

  • 7 checkpoints
  • 2 support crew checkpoints
  • START LINE: Brookfield Recreation Reserve
  • FINISH LINE: Brookfield Recreation Reserve
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96KM GOLD COAST KOKODA CHALLENGE

19-20 of July 2026

39 hours to complete 96kms through Gold Coast Hinterland (In Honour of The 39th Battalion)

The winning 96km school team will be awarded the Stan Bisset School Cup

  • 13 checkpoints
  • 4 support crew checkpoints
  • START LINE: Mudgeeraba Bowls Club
  • FINISH LINE: Nerang Velodrome
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PINNACLE EVENT FAQS

How does the Pinnacle work?

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The Pinnacle event is a three-stage endurance series that progressively challenges teams across three Queensland events, increasing in distance and difficulty.

Teams commit to completing all three Kokoda Challenge events within a 10-week period:
The same team members undertake all three distances, creating a continuous, shared journey from start to finish.

Do the same team members need to complete all three distances?

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Yes. The same team members must complete all three distances as part of the Pinnacle series. Once the Pinnacle begins, teams cannot change or replace members, so everyone who starts the first event must continue together through all three challenges.

Can we change our team or members?

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Team members and updates can be updated up to four weeks before the Sunshine Coast event, but once the Pinnacle has begun, no updates can be made.

If a teammate withdraws mid-event, the rest of the team may continue, but the team will no longer qualify as Pinnacle finishers. Safety is always prioritised, and event staff will support withdrawals.

Is Pinnacle suitable for beginners?

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The Pinnacle is designed to be achievable for newcomers who are committed to training and working together as a team. The staged nature of the series helps ease participants into longer endurance efforts and is the ideal preperation for the 96km Gold Coast event.

Do we need a support crew?

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Support crews are strongly recommended for the 48km event and particularly the 96km. These can be family or friends who meet you at select checkpoints to provide food, fresh gear, first aid, essential supplies - as well as plenty of encouragement to keep you going!

Support crew checkpoint locations and a dedicated handbook with all the event details will be available closer to the event date. For more information, click here.

Your team will experience all 3 Queensland event locations

Four women at the Sunshine Coast 18km Kokoda Challenge finish line

SUNSHINE COAST KOKODA CHALLENGE

30KM

30km Brisbane Kokoda Challnege

BRISBANE KOKODA CHALLENGE

48Km

GOLD COAST KOKODA CHALLENGE

96KM

Our Events

Our events

SUNSHINE COAST | MAY 9
IMBIL STATE FOREST

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BRISBANE | JUNE 13
DÁGUILAR NATIONAL PARK

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GOLD COAST | JULY 18-19
GOLD COAST HINTERLAND

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SYDNEY | SEPTEMBER 19-20
HEATHCOTE & ROYAL NATIONAL PARK

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Want to find out more?

Please fill out the form to register your interest in this event. Someone will be in touch soon to answer any questions you may have.