The Mareeba & Dimbulah Community Bank Great Wheelbarrow Race

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.

Latest News

2026 Results

2026 Results

2025 Results

2025 Results

Tribute to Cr Kevin Davies, Great Wheelbarrow Race Committee Chair

Tribute to Cr Kevin Davies, Great Wheelbarrow Race Committee Chair

2024 Results

2024 Results

2023 Results

2023 Results