Kokoda Challenge - Gold Coast
Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia
Jul 18-19, 2026 - Saturday to Sunday
30k, 48k, 96k, Fundraiser
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Race Information
The Kokoda Challenge is an endurance event in Gold Coast, Australia. Participants can choose to walk 30km, 48km, or 96km through the Gold Coast Hinterland, testing their physical and mental limits.
The challenge pays tribute to the sacrifices of the Diggers who fought in the 1942 Kokoda Campaign and supports Kokoda Youth Foundation programs. The funds raised from the event help provide disadvantaged and disengaged youth with the tools to realize their full potential.
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: Barossa Marathon Festival 🍇🇦🇺
📍Tanunda, Barossa Valley (SA) - Sunday August 23, 2026
Starting at The Rex, this flat & fast course winds through Barossa’s breathtaking wine country. Whether it’s 5km or 42.2km, run, explore and celebrate in one of SA’s most iconic regions!
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✅ Run Barossa’s breathtaking wine country
✅ Course is flat and perfect for a PB!
✅ Marathoners get 6 personal drink stations
The Barossa Marathon Festival is held every year starting in the scenic vineyard-surrounded Tanunda. The event attracts runners from right across the world, wanting to challenge their fitness levels in the marathon, half-marathon, 10km and 5km events. The course is very flat, perfect for those wanting a quick time or ‘personal best’. 🍇🇦🇺
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Race Facts
Race Size: 5,000 - 10,000
Elevation: Lots of Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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