May 08 - 10, 2026
2026 Great Wheelbarrow Race
Mareeba Shire Council
65 Rankin Street Mareeba, QLD 4880
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About this event
In May of each year, Mareeba Shire Council plays host to 'The Great Wheelbarrow Race'.
This is an event where competitors push an empty wheelbarrow along the 'Wheelbarrow Way' between Mareeba and Chillagoe in three stages.
The race stages are:
- Mareeba - Dimbulah: 42kms
- Dimbulah - Almaden: 65kms
- Almaden - Chillagoe: 33kms
Event details and schedule
8 May 2026 - 10 May 2026 Mareeba to Chillagoe
May 08 - 10, 2026Friday, Saturday, SundayAdd to calendar
Categories
Solo (Male) - Solo (Male)
in 60 days A$330.00
A$297.00Solo (Female) - Solo (Female)
in 60 days A$330.00
A$297.00Duos - Duos - Team Captain
in 60 days A$440.00
A$396.00Duos - Duos - Team Member
A$0.00
Trio - Trio - Team Captain
in 60 days A$550.00
A$495.00Trio - Trio - Team Member
A$0.00
Mens Team - Mens - Team Captain
in 60 days A$880.00
A$792.00Mens Team - Mens - Team Member
A$0.00
Ladies Team - Ladies - Team Captain
in 60 days A$880.00
A$792.00Ladies Team - Ladies - Team Member
A$0.00
Over 35yrs Team - Over 35yrs - Team Captain
in 60 days A$880.00
A$792.00Over 35yrs Team - Over 35yrs - Team Member
A$0.00
Over 55yrs Team - Over 55yrs - Team Captain
in 60 days A$880.00
A$792.00Over 55yrs Team - Over 55yrs - Team Member
A$0.00
Mixed Team - Mixed - Team Captain
in 60 days A$880.00
A$792.00Mixed Team - Mixed - Team Member
A$0.00
School Student Team - School Student - Team Captain
in 60 days A$880.00
A$792.00School Student Team - School Student - Team Member
A$0.00
Corporate Services Team - Corporate Service - Team Captain
in 60 days A$880.00
A$792.00Corporate Services Team - Corporate Service - Team Member
A$0.00
Fitness Club Team - Fitness Club - Team Captain
in 60 days A$880.00
A$792.00Fitness Club Team - Fitness Club - Team Member
A$0.00
Social Team - Social - Team Captain
in 60 days A$880.00
A$792.00Social Team - Social - Team Member
A$0.00
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