The gold coast kokoda challenge is unlike any event that you have ever participated in. The goal is to finish as a complete team of four in honour. The kokoda challenge is a challenge in a lifetime for most of us. Nikki moyes trekked the kokoda track with back track adventures in 2017 team 1 and 2. The walking tracks also run across the hinterland and its most amazing rainforest areas, with a. Due to popular demand the kokoda 48km challenge is set for a second year on the gold coast.
Home forums general forums news kokoda challenge gold coast this topic has 5,342 voices and 7 replies. You should relate every step you take in training to. Jan 24, 2019 the kokoda challenge is a team endurance event that is usually held on the first weekend of term 3. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running and is accessible yearround. The rsl rotary kokoda beach classic is a mass participation beach charity running and walking event on the gold coast on sunday 16 august 2020 that includes an extreme half marathon, a 15km ulitmate beach run, a 10km sand challenge, a 5km beach dash, and a 5km community memorial walk. The kokoda challenge gold coast gold coast by susan jackson. The team consists of st bernard state school principal adam brandt, norfolk village state school principal samantha donovan, pacific pines state school principal scott anderson and beaudesert state school principal justin kummerow. Kokoda challenge gold coast kokoda trail kokoda track. We trained for 10 months prior and carried out around 15. Kkb for brisbane kkl for logan kkg for gold coast kkt for tweed was your bib not visible. Only suitable for physically fit bushwalkers, the kokoda track links the southern and northern coast of papua new guinea and presents a unique challenge. Gold coast kokoda challenge 96km and 48km event unity college has entered the kokoda challenge as a school for the past 3 years after the teachers entered previously in a staff team. It is a gruelling, 96km crosscountry trek or, if youre a machine run through the spectacular gold coast hinterland on saturday, 18 july 2020.
This gruelling crosscountry event involves teams of four students and a teacher hiking together on a course designed to replicate the png kokoda track. The kokoda challenge brisbane run calendar australia. It is a gruelling, 96km crosscountry trek or, if youre a. The track undulates through the natural green scenery west of brisbane forest park. The walking tracks also run across the hinterland and its most amazing rainforest areas, with a number of rock climbing paths. The kokoda challenge has been embraced by the gold coast community as not only a mark of respect to those who endured the hardships in 1942 but as an individual.
The kokoda challenge events the weekend edition gold coast. You dont need to do army route marches to get fit for kokoda but you do have to train. Lismore samson challenge 2020 photos now available. This library of resources will help you get as prepared as possible.
The highest fundraising team who participates in the open brisbane kokoda challenge will win one free team registration into any of the kokoda challenge events in 2022. Tackle australias toughest team endurance event to change lives of australian teens. The kokoda challenge on the gold coast is hailed as australias toughest endurance event. This tough course is definitely a bucket list item to tick off, as it is commonly referred to as the toughest team endurance event in australia. Kokoda challenge 48km route private property is a 29. Kokoda challenge inspires diggers and new generations abc. The kokoda challenge gold coast the rocks resort blog. It is a gruelling 96km long, 5km elevation trail race to raise money for the kokoda foundation. The race started from owers corner and finished at the new kokoda archway. Brendan buka once again won the race in a time of 17. Viewing 8 posts 1 through 8 of 8 total author posts 10072007 at 5. Take on 96km of unrelenting terrain or give our 48km half event a try. Kokoda tours kokoda trail tours, kokoda track tours.
Kokoda track with kokoda trail expedition october 2019 the kokoda trail is a beast, there is no other way to say it 96km of beautiful country that pushed me to my limits, both physically and mentally, and left me humble to the reality of the great sacrifice and courage made by all that had to call this their battlefield. Kokoda challenge 2021 dates, gold coast course map. The challenge is to complete a 96km hike with 3 mates and get the full team across the finish line. Get a team together with friends, family, workmates, sports or school mates and challenge yourself at the kokoda challenge in brisbane on saturday, 6 june 2020.
In july 2017, we participated in the kokoda challenge. The kokoda challenge on the gold coast, melbourne and brisbane are event fundraisers for youth. This event has been cancelled due to the covid19 coronavirus. As part of this incredible adventure, you will trek the track by day, open to the harsh and inspiring beauty of papua new guineas tropical rainforest. Kokoda challenge youth program brisbane some of their biggest challenges will be completing the 30km brisbane kokoda challenge, 96km gold coast kokoda challenge and walking in the footsteps of our brave australian soldiers on the kokoda track in papua new guinea. Erics first experience as a guide on the kokoda track came from his training by the tpa tourism promotions authority who trained eric back in 1996. It is a gruelling cross country, 4person team event held over 96km, with a time limit for completion of 39 hours. Enter the toughest team endurance event in australia and find out what you are made of at the kokoda challenge. The track was the location of the 1942 world war ii battle between japanese and allied primarily australian forces in what was then the australian territory of papua. In partnership with the gold coast region scouts, the kokoda challenge 2012 will once again include junior games. Also the gold coast hinterland kokoda challenge track 96 km of steep challenging tracks. In 2011, the kokoda challenge race was run on 27 august. It is a gruelling, cross country, four person team event held over 96 km, with a time limit for completion of 39 hours.
The gold coast kokoda challenge was created to replicate the treacherous journey australian troops traveled when they embarked on the kokoda track in papua new guinea back in 1942. Kokoda track, papua new guinea inspired adventures. Enter the toughest team endurance event in australia and find out what you are made of at the kokoda challenge in the gold coast on saturday, 17 july 2021. Gold coast challenge helps keep kokoda track legend alive. The day includes a series of challenges including a backpack relay race, tugowar, obstacle courses, team walk and stretcher races. Team will be raising funds for the kokoda challenge youth program. Bizvideo corporate video production burleigh heads, gold coast recommended for you 4. Gold coast kokoda challenge flyover part 2 kokoda challenge. Jul 10, 2007 the 18 to 30yearolds will contest the kokoda challenge a 96 kilometre trek through the gold coast hinterland. The kokoda challenge is australias premier cross country team event, a punishing 96 km of hills and bushwalking that takes place in the gold coast hinterland in july of each year. The kokoda challenge on the gold coast is hailed as australias toughest. All donations raised go directly to local youth programs which transform the lives of local aussie kids.
Search for na to see all untagged photos or browse images in. If you want to test your fitness or make sure that your training is on track for the 96km kokoda challenge on the gold coast, this is the event for you. Australias toughest team endurance event run in melbourne, gold coast and brisbane. Australias toughest team endurance event is on the gold coast every july. The kokoda challenge the weekend edition gold coast. The kokoda 48 offers corporate groups a teambuilding experience of a lifetime. We chat about the history of the kokoda challenge and many other kokoda. The distance coupled with wide open fire trails makes this the perfect event for beginners or runners having a hit out. Week of departure to papua new guinea to commence track only do an easy week to remove soreness so a 3060 min easy walk and 3045 min cardio endurance at 65% flexibility program for the kokoda track 3. How to fuel for the kokoda challenge sports nutrition for. This advice comes from 15 years of competitive distance running, and more importantly, 15 years of.
Some of their biggest challenges will be completing the 30km brisbane kokoda challenge, 96km gold coast kokoda challenge and walking in the footsteps of our brave australian soldiers on the kokoda track in papua new guinea. The 30km brisbane challenge is also a team event but you can enter a 2, 3 or 4 person team. Gold coast kokoda challenge flyover part 2 youtube. The course starts at brookfield showgrounds and takes participants through steep climbs and descents with 3 checkpoints 1 for the 15km course available. The key to success is detailed preparation in all areas including physical, mental, and nutritionally.
The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Team suckers for punishment 2019 96km gold coast kokoda challenge. The rsl rotary kokoda beach classic is a mass participation beach charity running and walking event on the gold coast that includes an extreme half marathon, a 15km ultimate beach run, a 10km sand challenge, a 5km beach dash, and a. The kokoda challenge is australias premier cross country team event, a punishing 96 km of hills and bushwalking that takes place in the gold coast hinterland in july of each year participants trek a 96 km cross country course, walking along fire trails, crossing 12 creeks and climbing 5,000m of vertical elevation, within 39 hours. Kokoda challenge next in series 18 july 2020 distances. Kokoda challenge youth program, the kokoda challenge gold coast, the kokoda challenge brisbane, the kokoda challenge melbourne.
As you can see he was walked the kokoda track over 150 times and is ready to share in your adventure. The past 3 years has seen the participation levels grow and the number of staff and students who have had the experience rise. The kokoda challenge on the gold coast is hailed as australias toughest team endurance event. Starting at brookfield showgrounds, make your way up to the checkpoint at mcafees lookout before returning to the showgrounds via the subtropical rainforest of daguilar national park.
Thats not to mention the fatigue, no sleep, freezing cold, blisters, chaffing, sore muscles and joints. Team suckers for punishment 2019 96km gold coast kokoda. Other than these resources, please ensure you check your emails regularly for critical information, updates and tips specific to the event you have registered in. Regular treks with kokoda track experience are based on a tried and tested nineday itinerary. The kokoda challenge race in 2012 was run on 25 august. Kokoda track papua new guinea 2020 all you need to know. Failure to address each area will lead to a possible dnf for the team. Participants trek a 96 km cross country course, walking along fire trails, crossing 12 creeks and climbing 5,000m of vertical elevation, within 39 hours. Firstly, id like to issue the same disclaimer my teammate ben duffus did in the previous article in this series im not a qualified anything sportswise, anyway. The kokoda challenge community public group facebook. Jul 14, 2018 gender category entered finishers fastest time average time slowest time. The package includes an 8 night guided trek, 1 nights accommodation in port moresby, airport transfers, village and track fees and all meals.
One of the worlds great treks, the kokoda track links the south and north coast of papua new guinea across 96 kilometres of rugged mountain terrain, tropical rainforest and unspoiled villages. For everyone that didnt go, i just think they are super jealous dan humphries, multiplex. Kokoda track experience offers exciting, weekly expeditions for fit and adventurous trekkers. The 96km kokoda gold coast event must have 4 team members. Gender category entered finishers fastest time average time slowest time. Brisbane kokoda challenge brisbane australia events. The kokoda challenge takes place in july each year, in the gold coast hinterland. Kokoda challenge on the gold coast, this is the event for you.
All proceeds fund the kokoda youth foundation and kokoda youth programs. The highest fundraising team who participate in the open gold coast 96km kokoda challenge win a trip to papua new guinea to hike the kokoda track with getaway trekking, on us. The kokoda challenge gold coast run calendar australia. Head to the kokoda challenge website for more event details and registration information. Apr 04, 2014 the kokoda diggers and young people are standing as brothers in arms in a battle to help young comrades at the kokoda memorial on the gold coast. It was a great privileged as a 4 x winner of the 96k gold coast kokoda challenge to record this podcast with why i run. The kokoda challenge gold coast 2020 city of gold coast. The chairman of the kokoda foundation, doug henderson, says the visitors offer. We took on the challenge 96km though the gold coast hinterland completed the course in 27. Our aim is to get you and your team to the finish line. Jun 04, 2017 the kokoda challenge brisbane will once again be returning in june 2017 with 30km and 15km course options through the beautiful daguilar national forest. The race was organised and sponsored by kokoda trekking. We strongly encourage everyone to click on the map below, save the link to their phone and share with their support crews.
This program is run with a selected high school, targeting grade 9 and 10 students who are disengaged from their education. Thats not to mention the fatigue, no sleep, freezing cold, blisters, chaf. The kokoda track or trail is a singlefile foot thoroughfare that runs 96 kilometres 60 mi overland 60 kilometres 37 mi in a straight line through the owen stanley range in papua new guinea. Our physical training guide for the kokoda trail is based on common sense and personal commitment. The kokoda challenge on the gold coast, melbourne and brisbane are event. Kokoda challenge 30km and 15km brisbane eventfinda. The kokoda challenge brisbane brisbane by susan jackson. The kokoda challenge gold coast enter the toughest team endurance event in australia and find out what youre made of.
The kokoda challenge on the gold coast, melbourne and brisbane are event fundraisers for youth programs owned and run by the kokoda youth. The time limit is in honour of the first australian troops to set foot on the kokoda track, the 39 th militia. Please note there has been a change to the course through. A team of primary school principals from the south east region are preparing for the gruelling 96km gold coast kokoda challenge in july. Teams of 2, 3 or 4 must complete the course together in honour of the spirit forged on the kokoda track in 1942. There is a 39 hour time limit in honour of the 39th militia, the first australian troops to step foot on the kokoda track and 96km is the actual distance of the kokoda track in papua new guinea.
It is a gruelling, cross country, 4person team event held over 96km, with a time limit for completion of 39 hours. The goal of the kokoda youth foundatio n kyf is to raise awareness of the kokoda campaign of 1942, and also to use the spirit of kokoda to help young australians reach their full potential their flagship fund raising event is a gruelling 96km trek through the gold coast hinterland. This truly life changing event brings people together from all walks of life to raise money for our kokoda challenge youth program, which supports young. Event recap 2014 gold coast kokoda challenge team kokoda. Jul 24, 2018 flyover of the 96km gold coast kokoda challenge course. For those who arent aware of the event, the gold coast kokoda challenge is a gruelling, cross country 4person team even held over 96km the length of the actual track in papua new guinea and has a 39 hour time limit in honour of the 39th militia, the first australian troops to set foot on the kokoda track. He has been a valued employee of kokoda trekking since joining us in 2003. The kokoda challenge is australias premier cross country team event, a punishing 96 km of hills and bushwalking that takes place in the gold coast hinterland. On the right track otrt on the right track otrt is a kokoda youth foundation program funded by accor hotels.
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