Stan Bissett served in the 2/14th Battalion during WWII. The 2/14th Battalion was posted in Syria and after their return to Australia they were sent to Papua New Guinea to relieve the 39th Battalion who had been resisting the Japanese advance along the Kokoda Track. Stan fought alongside his older brother Hal (Butch) who died in his arms at the furious battle of Isurava. Stan is a Military Cross and Mentioned-in-Dispatches (MID) recipient and was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2000.

Sadly the namesake for this Challenge, Kokoda veteran and hero Stan Bisset, passed away in October 2010. Stan was an inspiration to all of our staff, volunteers and importantly the young people involved within the organisation. 

This high school only competition allows students to step out alongside thousands of adult competitors for the massive walk through the tropical surrounds of the Gold Coast Hinterland. The average high school team will take between 28 and 34 hours to get their team to the finish line.

More than 1000 teenagers have carried on Stan’s legacy and participated in the Stan Bisset Cup since 2007.