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 Locky Bensted
Phone: 0408 871 420
Email: LockyB@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 2023
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.