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The Mareeba & Dimbulah Community Bank Great Wheelbarrow Race

10, 11 & 12 May – 2024

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The Great Wheelbarrow Race is on again in 2024!

Preparations are in full swing to keep the spirit of the Great Wheelbarrow Race alive and bigger and better than ever!

Friday, 10 May 2024 – Mareeba to Dimbulah, with an overnight stay and celebrations in Dimbulah

Saturday, 11 May 2024 – Dimbulah to Almaden with a lunch stop in Petford and overnight stay and celebrations in Almaden

Sunday, 12 May 2024 – Almaden to Chillagoe with race presentations once the final competitor crosses the finish line.

For further information, please contact either:

Committee Chair

Councillor Kevin Davies
Phone: 0400 490 493
Email: KevinD@msc.qld.gov.au

Council’s Corporate Communications Officer

Lindie Boonzaaier
Phone: 07 4086 4722
Email: LindieB@msc.qld.gov.au

The committee is working through the logistics of the event. Competitors are encouraged to follow the event’s Facebook page to keep up-to-date.

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Great Wheelbarrow Race 2024

Fundraising Amounts

Year Amount

2007 $13,480

2008 $14,200

2009 $44,398

2010 $87,315

2011 $123,000

2012 $153,000

2013 $461,000

2014 $437,000

2015 $243,300

2016 $200,000

2017 $195,289

2018 $110,000

2019 $140,000

2020 COVID-19

2021 COVID-19

2022 $132,230

2023 $189,389

Total $2,543,601 which is outstanding for any sporting event.

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