Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May 2026.
Online registrations for new teams are now closed. If you would like to let us know changes to your team, please contact us.
Friday, 8th May 2026 – Mareeba to Dimbulah, with an overnight stay and celebrations in Dimbulah
Saturday, 9th May 2026 – Dimbulah to Almaden with a lunch stop in Petford and overnight stay and celebrations in Almaden
Sunday, 10th May 2026 – 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 2026
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
2024 $93,342
2025 $261,787
Total $2,898,730 which is outstanding for any sporting event.