Last week we made history by debuting our iconic Kokoda Challenge in Sydney for the very first time!
This event was 20 years in the making and comes after two decades of successful Kokoda Challenge events across Queensland. Now, officially crossing borders, Kokoda Youth Foundation ignited the spirit of Kokoda, and inspired a whole new wave of challengers across NSW.
A total of 500 challengers rose to the occasion, lacing up their boots and setting out on an epic journey of up to 96km through the breathtaking landscapes of Helensburgh, through to Heathcote, for the first time ever. It was great to see Sydney participants pushing themselves, and their teams, to the limit, showing the same courage, endurance, sacrifice and mateship synonymous with this event series.
The success of our first Sydney Kokoda Challenge is more than just a milestone event; it’s a significant step forward in Kokoda Youth Foundation’s mission to empower young Australians. Raising a monumental $160K, the impact of Sydney’s first Kokoda Challenge will last way beyond the trails, opening doors for young Australians to step into our transformative and free programs.
The Kokoda Youth Foundation is excited to build on the success of our debut and we look forward to returning to Sydney in 2026, as well as bringing our Digital Detox Programs launching in January. This is just the beginning Sydney!
