Kokoda Challenge - Gold Coast
Mudgeeraba, Australia • 18-19 Jul 2026
Kokoda Challenge - Gold Coast (18–19 July 2026)
The Kokoda Challenge on the Gold Coast is a team-based endurance event held in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Teams of two to five navigate marked trails and checkpoints over varied terrain while raising funds for the Kokoda Youth Foundation. Distances offered on event information include:
- 30 km : sold out; 12 hours; min age 10; 3 checkpoints
- 48 km : 20 hours; min age 13; 7 checkpoints; 1 support crew checkpoint
- 96 km : 39 hours; min age 15; 13 checkpoints; 4 support crew checkpoints
Course descriptions note steep climbs, descents, dense forest trails, creek crossings and extended sections traversed during night hours. Start locations vary by distance, with some starts listed from Numinbah Valley and Mudgeeraba, and the finish for all distances listed at Nerang Velodrome. Team entries include specific registration fees and minimum fundraising targets that differ by distance and team type; teams must meet a fundraising minimum before the event. Volunteers and support crews are involved for some distances, and finishers receive a commemorative dog tag at the finish area. Course maps and detailed support crew information are provided to teams closer to the event and may change due to trail or council requirements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.