The Challenge Games date for 2026 is 29 and 30 July.

The Challenge Games was another amazing event this week at the Townsville Sports Precinct

After a slow start on Wednesday morning with the rain the March Past took place at 9.30am with all the dignitaries attending. After the march past and the performance of the Townsville Community learning Center’s signing choir The Challenge Games was officially opened by Adam Baillie the State member for Townsville.

The Challenge Games attendance this year was 995 participants with over 30 students registered in the Gayle Brodie Trials.

There was a variety of athletic events for the children to participate in there are also a range of other activities such as Wheelchair Rugby League, Table tennis and Netability just to name a few.

There were so many happy faces when the FREE Ice Creams were given out on Wednesday and also the free breakfast supplied by the Daybreak Rotary Club on Thursday morning.

Can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store.