by gwbr | Feb 19, 2021 | 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 | Frontpage 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 | Frontpage 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 | Frontpage News, Race News, Results
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...
by gwbr | May 23, 2017 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 29, 2016 | Videos
by gwbr | Mar 17, 2016 | 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 | Uncategorized
2016 Registrations now open Download 2016 Nomination Form here 13-15 May 2016
by gwbr | May 17, 2015 | 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 | 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 Gabrielle Cooney | Apr 6, 2015 | Fundraising, History
The below totals show the outstanding contribution to charity that The Great Wheelbarrow Race has made. 2007 – $13,480 2008 – $14,200 2009 – $44,398 2010 – $87,315 2011 – $123,000 2012 – $153,000 2013 – $461,000 2014 –...
by Gabrielle Cooney | May 19, 2014 | 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 Gabrielle Cooney | Jun 2, 2013 | 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 Gabrielle Cooney | May 21, 2013 | 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...
by Gabrielle Cooney | Mar 6, 2013 | Race News
SHOE leather and tyre rubber is beginning to heat up as entries start flooding in for the 10th anniversary Great Wheelbarrow Race. This iconic, award-winning event sees entrants race to push a wheelbarrow from Mareeba to Chillagoe – following in the footsteps...
by Gabrielle Cooney | Nov 13, 2012 | Race News
The committee is proud to announce we are the winners of the Queenslad Regional Achievement Awards for Events and Tourism. We would like to thank all those who make this great event possible every year.
by Gabrielle Cooney | Jul 24, 2012 | Videos
