Kokoda Challenge
SYDNEY
Dates
20TH SEPTEMBER 2025
Location
HEATHCOTE AND ROYAL NATIONAL PARK
Starts/Finishes From -
HELENSBURGH PARK / HEATHCOTE OVAL
Elevation -
1,142M
Kokoda Challenge
TEAM REGISTRATION FEE
3 Person Team
$300
4 Person Team
$400
School Team
$350 (4 STUDENTS & 1 TEACHER)
Kokoda Challenge
FUNDRAISING REQUIREMENT
3 Person Team
$750
4 Person Team
$1000
School Team
$500 (4 STUDENTS & 1 TEACHER)
48KM SYDNEY KOKODA CHALLENGE
Start Time
9:00 AM
20 hours to complete
48KM THROUGH THE HEATHCOTE AND ROYAL NATIONAL PARK
Minimum age to register 48KM Kokoda challenge
13yrs old (or turning 13 the year of the event)
5 checkpoints
1 SUPPORT CREW CHECKPOINT
Cant convince your teammates to enter the 96km event? Well lets see if you can tackle half the distance first! Let us give you an idea of what our events are all about.
As the name suggests, we started The Kokoda Challenge to pay homage to the sacrifices made by our WWII Veterans during their time in New Guinea on the Kokoda Track. It is an incredible story of bravery and perseverance. We want to educate more Australians about the history of Kokoda by offering you an experience that gives you an insight into what it was like for our Diggers on the track in 1942.
The Kokoda Challenge also exists to raise funds for our life-changing youth programs. We mentor local kids through outdoor experiences to help them build the life skills needed to face adversity with resilience. Through this event, you will raise vital funds to help us help more young people in the community.
Not only that, this is a transformative experience for all those who set foot on the track. You will be mentally and physically tested, by stretching far beyond what you thought you were capable of while you’re climbing steep mountains and hiking or trail running for up to 12 hours, possibly even into the night.
Wandering through whimsical forests that range from lush ferns to quintessential Australian bush, this course is diverse and packed full of elevation to ensure your team is well and truly challenged. You will experience the full spectrum of emotions, sometimes you’ll be laughing and chatting with your teammates, while other times you’ll all fall silent while you focus on scaling some of the more challenging sections of the course.
While the 30km Kokoda Challenge attracts a great deal of trail runners, teams in this event are predominantly hikers. But you don’t need to be an athlete to register, most of the teams that take part are everyday Australians who just want to prove to themselves that they can do anything they set their mind to.
Explore Sydney 48km Map
Team handbook
Check out the team guide containing all the information about required gear, checkpoint information, event pack collection & much more!
Community group
Join our Facebook group to hear from experienced Kokoda teams for their expert tips or connect with other solo hikers to form a team!
Training Routes
Browse suggested training routes in our blog to ensure your team are adequately prepared for this event, elevation training is key!
Fundraising Ideas
Your team will raise vital funds for youth programs run by the Kokoda Youth Foundation that change the lives of local kids.
Tackle the Kokoda Challenge! Register Now
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48KM SYDNEY KOKODA CHALLENGE
The Kokoda Challenge is operated by the Kokoda Youth Foundation, we are a local charity that exists to mentor local youth in the community through our experiential youth programs. Through our events, your team will fundraise for our 'Kokoda Kids' and honour Australia's Veterans.
