by gwbr | Feb 25, 2022 | Latest News, Race News
The Great Wheelbarrow Race is back in 2022! Preparations are in full swing to keep the spirit of the Great Wheelbarrow Race alive. The Mareeba to Chillagoe race format is back for the 2022 event! Friday, 20 May 2022 – Mareeba to Dimbulah, with an overnight stay...
by gwbr | Feb 19, 2021 | Latest News, Race News
February 5 2021 Preparations are in full swing to keep the spirit of the Great Wheelbarrow Race alive. In light of COVID-19 restrictions, the Great Wheelbarrow Race committee will host a one-day “COVID-Challenge” on Saturday 15 May 2021. The ironman style event will...
by gwbr | Feb 10, 2020 | Latest News, Race News
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...
by gwbr | Jan 31, 2019 | Latest News, Race News
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...
by gwbr | Feb 6, 2017 | Latest News, Race News
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...
by gwbr | Oct 16, 2016 | Latest News, Race News
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...
