Face of the Race 2020
On the third weekend in May of each year, one of the region’s most iconic events takes place. The 2020 Great Wheelbarrow Race was officially launched in Dimbulah on Sunday as part of the Australia Day celebrations. The launch coincided with the naming of this year’s Face of the Race, with that title being awarded […]
On the third weekend in May of each year, one of the region’s most iconic events takes place. The 2020 Great Wheelbarrow Race was officially launched in Dimbulah on Sunday as part of the Australia Day celebrations. The launch coincided with the naming of this year’s...
FollowFace of the Race 2019
One of the region’s most popular events is back for yet another year with the Great Wheelbarrow Race officially launched in Dimbulah on Saturday. The launch coincided with the naming of this year’s Face of the Race, with that title being awarded to Sandy Butler for...Results 2018
OVERALL WINNER: The Fit Bucks (6h6m12s)* Corporate Services: QFES Blazers (8h14m27s) Ladies: Wheelie Mad Women (10h35m11s) Mens: The Fit Bucks (6h6m12s)* Mixed: Easier Said Than Run (7h35m50s)* Over 35s: 72ers (8h41m32s) Over 55s: Dad’s Army (13h50m10s) School: Nudgee...2017 Nominations Now Open
Nominations for the 2017 Great Wheelbarrow Race are now open, and with a new look nomination form, registering a team has never been easier. Download registration form by clicking here 2017 GWR Team Registration Form One of far north Queensland’s most significant events has been revitalised, with the race now starting in Chillagoe and finishing in […]
Nominations for the 2017 Great Wheelbarrow Race are now open, and with a new look nomination form, registering a team has never been easier. Download registration form by clicking here 2017 GWR Team Registration Form One of far north Queensland’s most significant...Great Wheelbarrow Race 2017 – Bringing the Gold Home
THE annual Great Wheelbarrow Race is set for a shake up next year after the committee voted to turn the race around. After 13 years running from Mareeba to Chillagoe, Committee Chair Nipper Brown said it was time to ‘bring the gold home’ to Mareeba. “After careful consideration and community consultation with key stakeholders, the decision […]
THE annual Great Wheelbarrow Race is set for a shake up next year after the committee voted to turn the race around. After 13 years running from Mareeba to Chillagoe, Committee Chair Nipper Brown said it was time to ‘bring the gold home’ to...