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Kokoda Ultra Marathon

Locality: Sippy Downs, Queensland

Phone: +61 1800 565 632

Address: PO Box 7293 Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.kokodaxtreme.com.au/kokoda-ultra-marathon

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24.01.2022 This day in history on Kokoda From the high ground of Deniki, the 39th Battalion regrouped and reinforced. Major Allan Cameron took command and without delay l...aunched a counter attack in order to retake Kokoda and the vital airstrip. Coincidentally the Japanese launched an attack on Deniki at the same time. However A Company of the 39th Battalion managed to enter Kokoda and set up defensive positions. The Japanese underestimated the resilience of the Australians and Kokoda was held by the 39th between 8-10 August 1942. The speed and aggression shown by the 39th made the Japanese hesitate believing that the Australian force was much larger than it actually was. This bought valuable time allowing the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) troops to make their way over the Kokoda Track. See more

23.01.2022 Putting things back into perspective...

23.01.2022 Today we would like to wish a very Happy 100th Birthday to Malcolm R. J. Williams. Malcolm enlisted in Paddington in 1941 and served throughout the Middle East... and New Guinea as a Bren Gunner during the Second World War. His family says he is still very active and enjoys a rum every ANZAC day. Malcolm, we thank you for your service and we hope you have a great day celebrating this milestone. Malcolm was part of our portraiture series: 'Reflections Honouring Australian Second World War Veterans'.

21.01.2022 Here is the perfect antidote after being in self-isolation for 6 months... Kokoda Ultra Marathon 2020 Nov 13-15... #timetogetoutdoors #remainingoptimistic #dokokoda https://www.kokodaxtreme.com.au/kokoda-ultra-marathon/

19.01.2022 PNG COVID FREE! Great news about PNG. New Zealand may be COVID-free, but these other countries beat coronavirus first including PNG!... So hopefully it won't be long until PNG joins the Pacific bubble! The 2020 Kokoda Ultra Marathon is still scheduled for Nov 13-15. https://www.kokodaxtreme.com.au/kokoda-ultra-marathon/ #dokokoda

16.01.2022 A must watch on ANZAC Day.

15.01.2022 There is no doubt the best medicine for months in isolation is adventure! Join us in November 2020 for what will be one EPIC adventure crossing the Kokoda Track. #3days2nights

13.01.2022 Kokoda Ultra Marathon Update With restrictions starting to ease, everyone is looking to break free and plan their next life changing adventure! Kokoda is an extraordinary journey into one of the most significant military campaigns in Australia’s history. To run/trek in the footsteps of heroes over just 3 days is a truly humbling and empowering experience.... With only 8 cases of Covid-19 recorded in PNG we are very hopeful they'll soon be invited into the Australian and New Zealand travel bubble which could see us at Kokoda sooner rather than later. We are still remaining very optimistic for a November 13-15th 2020 race. We continue to accept entrants for the 2020 dates and we guarantee this will be one epic 3 day adventure you'll never forget! http://www.kokodaxtreme.com.au/kokoda-ultra-marathon/ Cheers The Kokoda Ultra Marathon Team. #dokokoda #runkokoda #Trekkokoda

11.01.2022 Looking forward to seeing our most important crew again in November! #joinusin2020

09.01.2022 This is pretty special. Kokoda Track footage in colour 78 years on.

06.01.2022 We will always remember all members of our armed forces that have fought and died in the line of duty. Lest we forget #remembranceday #Anzac #digger

06.01.2022 Experience Australia’s Last Frontier As quoted by adventurer and Kokoda Spirit founder , Wayne Wetherall. This is your very unique opportunity to come and join a team of like minded adventurers in November 2020 for 3 epic days on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea. ... Our rescheduled dates are set for 13th-15th November 2020. Are you in? https://www.kokodaxtreme.com.au/kokoda-ultra-marathon/ #runkokoda #dokokoda

06.01.2022 A time for reflection and respect... Join us as we go FB live on the Kokoda Spirit FB page with a Kokoda specific ceremony at 530am AEST 25th April 2020... Lest We Forget.

04.01.2022 To the Sunburnt Ear- By Tony Gunter "Our homeland was carved out by the bushman Been defended by our heroes at war We're lucky to have both ... no ... they're the same... See our heroes were bushmen before. And the women whose hearts grew beside them Who stood by them ... over here and over there Have since inspired a nation That has since given birth to their heirs. The price that we paid for our freedom Was the best that we had to give The cream of a young generation Were buried ... so the unborn could yet live. The blood and bone that's been shed for the southland Has raised a crop like none else on earth A people of heart ... an invincible spirit A people of immeasurable worth. Little wonder our enemies hated The sight of the one sided hat They knew wherever they saw it Was not the place to be at. Because even if both sides had run out of bullets They had learned ... there was one left to fear The digger ... with the heart of the bushman A bayonet ... and a sunburnt left ear. He may have come from the city Or milked cows ... or dagged sheep for a quid Been a tradesman ... or managed a business It mattered not what he did. You see ... if you're born a son or daughter ... of this southland In a hospital bed ... or out back o' the bar The bush is not something you live in The bush ... is just something you are. As long as there's dust at the base of the rock There'll be those who are willing to die For the right of every Australian To walk free under clear southern skies. And those who go forth to defend it This land ... this people of such infinite worth Will always be without doubt The finest soldiers on earth. And others will ask ... what quality makes them so different? They didn't win every fight They were rough and not as respectful Or as well equipped as they might. We'll never satisfy their questions Because the answer only we'll understand. They never left home for the battle With an intention ... or a desire ... to hate They went to war with the mind of a soldier But the heart and soul of a mate. So when they ask from over the ocean By what writing ... high tribute ... or honour Should we mark the graves of your dead. Know what I'd tell em ... I'd tell 'em If you just mark 'em ... Australian. No greater tribute ... no higher honour ... could ever be Thought of ... written ... or said Because to those who know ... who have stood at the wall To those who know ... one word ... one word says it all. LEST WE FORGET.