Veteran Games Gold Coast
JUN
20
2026
The Veteran Games Gold Coast offers a unique military-inspired competition. Veterans can enter free team heats for a chance to qualify for a national final, while the public can test their fitness in a paired challenge course. The event takes place over two days at Broadwater Parklands in Southport.
Sat 20 Jun 2026
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Event Overview
The Veteran Games Gold Coast is a multi-day competition featuring two main formats. The primary event is the Veterans Heats, a team competition for current and former serving veterans. The secondary event is the Veteran Games Challenge, which is open to the general public.
Event Details
The event takes place at the Broadwater Parklands on Marine Parade in Southport, Queensland. The dates are June 20 and 21, 2026.
Competition Formats
Veterans Heats
- For teams of 8-10 veterans.
- Entry is free.
- Teams compete on either Saturday or Sunday.
- The competition consists of one obstacle course and two military-style events, each lasting up to 10 minutes and scored on time, technique, and teamwork.
- The winning team from the Heats receives a sponsored place to compete at the Veteran Games Finals in South East Queensland later in the year.
Veteran Games Challenge
- Open to the general public, civilians, and fitness enthusiasts.
- Participants compete in pairs for a fee of $75 per person.
- The challenge is a dynamic course that includes obstacles, static fitness exercises, and a 500 m military-style run between stations, with a target completion time of 30 minutes.
Registration for both formats is required. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
