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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

They laugh, they sweat, they puff and they push - the Great Wheelbarrow Race is one of the major events on the Mareeba Shire calendar and this year, organisers are hoping to make it bigger and better! Race Committee Chair Cr Nipper Brown said the first Great...

2016 Registrations now open Download 2016 Nomination Form here 13-15 May 2016

The current May/June issue of Aus Geo  has a fantastic article about Mareeba and the Great Wheelbarrow Race. Pretty impressive!! Great for our area!