EIGHT Toowoomba teenagers are continuing their preparations which could ultimately lead them to Papua New Guinea's Kokoda Track in September.

The group is currently in full training as part of the Kokoda Youth Progam to tackle the Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge in July.

Sam Penhaligon, Yasmine Loffel, Jordon Waters, Hamish Brown, Josh Amps, Malik Suey, Grace Trevelle and Matthew Coathan all plan to take part in the Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge which is touted as Australia's toughest team endurance event.

It is a gruelling, cross country, four-person team event held over 96km, with a time limit for completion of 39 hours.

Established in 2004, Kokoda Youth Foundation supports young Australians, inspiring participants aged 12 to 17 years to meet personal challenges.

Central to the Kokoda Youth Foundation is the Spirit of Kokoda, embodying courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice.

These principles take their origin from Australian soldiers who fought on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.

The Kokoda programs are designed to impress similar values on all participants.

Toowoomba's Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge team members held a training session last week at Smithy's Gym as part of their build-up to July 18.

Team leader Chris Thannhauser said challenge preparations include a strong team ethic.

"It's all based on mateship, courage, endurance and sacrifice which are all a part of the original Kokoda legacy," Thannhauser said.

"Our eight members are all going through the Kokoda Youth Program. There is a 20-week physical program including PT once a week and bush walking of a Sunday to help build up their kilometres.

"If each of them completes the requirements, they will be all going to Kokoda during the September school holidays."