Does The Race Still Occur.

[sas]

Does the trekking race still occur?

If so who organizes it and when is it on?

Thanks in advance

SAS

[Boss Meri]

yes, most definitely. Brendan Buka holds the record in both directions:

2006 – Owers' Corner to Kokoda – Time 17 Hours 49 Minutes
2007 – Kokoda to Owers' Corner – Time 17 Hours 20 Minutes

In 2008 the race will be run from Owers' Corner to Kokoda commencing on the 30th August. It is listed as trek 432 as follows

432 – KOKODA CHALLENGE RACE – 2 days – 30/08/08 to 31/08/08

For anyone reading this who would like to book, please click on the link below and type in your details.

http://www.kokodatrail.com.au/booking.html

Photograph: Brendan Buka shortly after he crossed over the finish line at Owers' Corner, August 2007:

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[Ste]

I met him about 3 weeks ago after I finished. He's an amazing man, I've got so much respect for him!

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