TAKE UP THE
CHALLENGE
The Gold Coast Veteran Games Heats is your opportunity as a team to compete for a sponsored place at the Veteran Games Finals in South East Queensland at the end of the year.
This event brings together veterans and the wider community for a high-energy, military-inspired competition experience on the Gold Coast in a brand new location - Broadwater Parklands.
Veteran Heats - June 20 - 21, 2026.
Who It’s For
Veterans - Current & Former Serving.
Team Format
• Teams of 8–10 veterans
• Free entry (must register)
• During registration Select your preferred competition day (Saturday or Sunday)
• Receive your allocated time slot prior to the event
Team Uniform
Cam Pants, Boots, Team Shirt (need to supply own)
The Events
Each team will take on:
• 1 x Obstacle Course
• 2 x Military-Style Events (announced on the day)
Each event runs for up to 10 minutes measured on TIME, TECHNIQUE & TEAMWORK.
• The winning team is competing to be fully sponsored to attend and compete at the Veteran Games Finals.
• Successful participants will receive an official invitation to compete at the Finals event.
Veteran Games Challenge - Open to the Public
Step into a military-style fitness challenge designed to test endurance, teamwork and resilience.
Who It’s For
• General public
• Civilians
• Fitness enthusiasts
• Anyone wanting to experience a Veteran Games-style challenge
Challenge uniform
Comfortable active wear (Long pants recommended), T-shift, Boots or sneakers
The Format
Grab a battle buddy and compete in pairs.
• $75 per person
• Must enter as a pair
The Challenge Structure
A dynamic, military-inspired course featuring:
• Obstacles
• Static fitness exercises
• 500m military-style run between each station
Target completion time: 30 minutes
Fast-paced. Functional. Challenging.
This is your opportunity to experience the Veteran Games atmosphere firsthand.
Grab a battle buddy and register below.
Contact:
If you have any further questions team captions can contact us via email: veterangames@vsf.org.au
Let the Games Begin
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Veterans Heat - Saturday
Veterans teams of 8–10 will compete in the Heats on Saturday, 20 June 2026, taking on high-energy team challenges that test teamwork and resilience. TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE.
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Register for Veterans Heat - SaturdayFreeFeb 28 - Jun 12
Veteran Games Challenge - Saturday
The Veteran Games Challenge is open to anyone to participate in this event . Register your team of two for Saturday 20th June 26. TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE! TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE!
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Register for Veteran Games Challenge - SaturdayA$75.00Feb 28 - Jun 12
Veteran Games Challenge - Sunday
The Veteran Games Challenge is open to anyone to participate in this event . Register your team of two for Sunday 21st June 26. TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE!
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Register for Veteran Games Challenge - SundayA$75.00Feb 28 - Jun 12
Veterans Heat - Sunday
Veterans teams of 8–10 will compete in the Heats on Sunday, 21 June 2026, taking on high-energy team challenges that test teamwork and resilience. TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE.
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Register for Veterans Heat - SundayFreeFeb 28 - Jun 12
Contact information
- Event contact
- Veteran Support Force
- Website
- Visit website
