Kokoda Challenge: Sydney

Kokoda Challenge: Sydney

Saturday, 19 September 2026 to Sunday, 20 September 2026

Helensburgh / Heathcote, NSW

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The Kokoda Challenge Sydney returns from 19 to 20 September 2026 for an unforgettable team-based adventure.

The event planned for 19 to 20 September 2026 has been postponed; A new date in 2027 is TBC.

Setting off from Helensburgh, your team of 3-4 people can choose to traverse the 18km, 48km or 96km course through the stunning Royal National Park and Heathcote National Park.

The 96km event is to honour the distance of the real Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.

The goal is to finish as a complete team in honour of the spirit forged on the Kokoda Track in 1942: courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice.

Other Kokoda Challenge events are held in Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast.

Series

Kokoda Challenge

Distances/Events

Team Trek/Trail Run:
18K
48K
96K

Location map

The start line is Rex Jackson Oval, Helensburgh and the finish line is Heathcote Oval, Heathcote.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 21 July 2026.

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