Kokoda Challenge - Gold Coast
Mudgeeraba, Australia • 18-19 Jul 2026
Event Summary
The Kokoda Challenge - Gold Coast is a team endurance hike held in the Gold Coast Hinterland. The event offers three distance options: 30km, 48km, or 96km. It is described as Australia's toughest team endurance event.
Participants must form teams. The event is organized to support the Kokoda Youth Foundation, which runs fully funded youth programs.
The course traverses scenic but rugged terrain in the Gold Coast Hinterland. For the 96km event, teams face over 4,000 meters of climbing, creek crossings, and hike through day and night.
Teams must meet minimum fundraising amounts, which vary by team size and distance chosen. There are specific requirements for support crews for the 48km and 96km distances.
Event checkpoints and detailed course maps are provided. The finish line for all distances is at Little Clagiraba Reserve, Clagiraba Road, where vendors, music, and finisher dog tags are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.