Friday 14th to Sunday 16th May 2027.
Online registrations for new teams are now closed. If you would like to let us know changes to your team, please contact us.
Friday, 14th May 2027 – Mareeba to Dimbulah, with an overnight stay and celebrations in Dimbulah
Saturday, 15th May 2027 – Dimbulah to Almaden with a lunch stop in Petford and overnight stay and celebrations in Almaden
Sunday, 16th May 2027 – Almaden to Chillagoe with race presentations once the final competitor crosses the finish line.
For further information, please contact either:
Committee Chair
Cr Ross Cardillo
Phone: 0417 757 142
Email: RossC@msc.qld.gov.au
Mareeba Shire Council’s Corporate Communications Officer
Rochelle Harding
Phone: 07 4086 4606
Email: communications@msc.qld.gov.au
Competitors are encouraged to follow the event’s Facebook page to keep up-to-date.
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Great Wheelbarrow Race 2027
Fundraising Amounts
Year Amount
2026 $237,512
2025 $261,787
2024 $93,342
2023 $189,389
2022 $132,230
2021 COVID-19
2020 COVID-19
2019 $140,000
2018 $110,000
2017 $195,289
2016 $200,000
2015 $243,300
2014 $437,000
2013 $461,000
2012 $153,000
2011 $123,000
2010 $87,315
2009 $44,398
2008 $14,200
2007 $13,480
Total $3,136,242 which is outstanding for any sporting event.
