by gwbr | May 30, 2022 | Latest News, Results
Pictured: Rusty Wheels OVERALL WINNER: Rusty Wheels (7h20m28s) SECOND PLACE: Tunes Squad (7h31m32s) THIRD PLACE: The Unathletes (7h33m54s) Ladies: Wheelin’ For Willy (9h08m21s) Mixed: Rusty Wheels (7h20m28s) Over 55s: Dad’s Army (16h18m17s) Social: HMAS...
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 | May 30, 2019 | Latest News, Results
OVERALL WINNER: St Joseph’s Nudgee College (6h51m12s) Corporate Services: The SES Psycho Ducks (10h10m53s) Ladies: The Wish Makers (9h44m46s) Mens: Foot Falcons (7h37m52s) Mixed: Easier Said Than Run (7h11m53s) Over 35s: 72ers (8h4m36s) Over 55s: Dad’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 | Jun 1, 2018 | Latest News, Results
OVERALL WINNER: St Joseph’s Nudgee College (6h51m12s)* Corporate Services: The SES Psycho Ducks (10h10m53s) Ladies: The Wish Makers (9h44m46s) Mens: Foot Falcons (7h37m52s) Mixed: Easier Said Than Run (7h11m53s)* Over 35s: 72ers (8h4m36s) Over 55s: Dad’s...
by gwbr | May 23, 2017 | Latest News, Results
McDonald’s Great Wheelbarrow Race 2017 RESULTS Full list of results can be downloaded here. Total fundraising amount: $195289 Solo Male: Burro Blanco – Rob Miller (17.17.44) Solo Female: CrossFit HBZ 4880 – Sonya Alba-Miller (17.48.17) Duo: 2...
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...
by gwbr | May 17, 2016 | Latest News, Results
Final Results can be viewed and downloaded here Despite team numbers being down from last year, the thirteenth annual Great Wheelbarrow Race which finished on Sunday, raised over $200,000 for local, national and international charities. Organising committee chair...
by gwbr | Mar 17, 2016 | Latest News, Race News
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...
by gwbr | Mar 17, 2016 | Latest News, Race News
2016 Registrations now open Download 2016 Nomination Form here 13-15 May 2016
by gwbr | May 17, 2015 | Latest News, Results
The twelfth annual Great Wheelbarrow Race which finished on Sunday has raised a jaw-dropping $243,300 for charity, making the total raised in the past two years well over the one million dollar mark. “That is a magnificent result and a great effort. The event is...
by gwbr | May 7, 2015 | Latest News, Race News
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!
by gwbr | Apr 6, 2015 | Fundraising, History, Latest News, Race News
The below totals show the outstanding contribution to charity that The Great Wheelbarrow Race has made. Year Amount 2007 $13,480 2008 $14,200...
by gwbr | May 29, 2014 | Latest News, Videos
by gwbr | May 19, 2014 | Latest News, Race News, Results
2014 WBR Results F 2 S 2014 WBR Results x Cat THE eleventh annual Great Wheelbarrow Race which finished on Sunday has raised a jaw-dropping $433,000 for charity, making the total raised in the past two years just under the one million dollar mark. “That...
by gwbr | Jun 2, 2013 | Latest News, Race News, Results
Adventure Sport NQ have posted an excellent interview with the 2013 winners of the solo categories. Head on over to read the full interview. Tales of a Wheely Mad Woman & a Wheely Mad Man! 2013 Wheelbarrow Race Solo Winners Interview with Sarah Warren and...
by gwbr | May 21, 2013 | Latest News, Race News, Results
Great Wheelbarrow Race has record-shattering 10th anniversary THE tenth anniversary Great Wheelbarrow Race which finished on Sunday has raised a jaw-dropping $461,000.10 for charity. “That is a stunning result and just blows away the previous record of...
