Pictured: Tune Squad OVERALL WINNER: Tunes Squad (06h24m41s) SECOND PLACE: Fit Bucks (06h28m28s) THIRD PLACE: QFRS Blazers (07h00m07s) Ladies: Wheelin’ for Willy! (08h40m39s) Mens: Fit Bucks (06h28m28s) Corporate Services: QFRS…
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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The Great Wheelbarrow Race is back in 2022! Preparations are in full swing to keep the spirit of the Great Wheelbarrow Race alive….
February 5 2021 Preparations are in full swing to keep the spirit of the Great Wheelbarrow Race alive. In light of COVID-19 restrictions, the Great Wheelbarrow Race committee will host…
On the third weekend in May of each year, one of the region’s most iconic events takes place. The 2020 Great Wheelbarrow Race was officially launched in Dimbulah on Sunday…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″] One of the region’s most popular events is back for yet another year with the Great Wheelbarrow Race officially launched in Dimbulah on Saturday. The launch…
Nominations for the 2017 Great Wheelbarrow Race are now open, and with a new look nomination form, registering a team has never been easier. Download registration form by clicking here 2017…
THE annual Great Wheelbarrow Race is set for a shake up next year after the committee voted to turn the race around. After 13 years running from Mareeba to Chillagoe,…
They laugh, they sweat, they puff and they push – the Great Wheelbarrow Race is one of the major events on the Mareeba Shire calendar and this year, organisers are…
2016 Registrations now open Download 2016 Nomination Form here 13-15 May 2016
The current May/June issue of Aus Geo has a fantastic article about Mareeba and the Great Wheelbarrow Race. Pretty impressive!! Great for our area!
The below totals show the outstanding contribution to charity that The Great Wheelbarrow Race has made. Year Amount 2007 $13,480 2008 $14,200 2009 $44,398 2010 $87,315 2011 $123,000 2012 …
2014 WBR Results F 2 S 2014 WBR Results x Cat THE eleventh annual Great Wheelbarrow Race which finished on Sunday has raised a jaw-dropping $433,000 for charity, making the...
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Adventure Sport NQ have posted an excellent interview with the 2013 winners of the solo categories. Head on over to read the full interview. Tales of a Wheely Mad…
Great Wheelbarrow Race has record-shattering 10th anniversary THE tenth anniversary Great Wheelbarrow Race which finished on Sunday has raised a jaw-dropping $461,000.10 for charity. "That is a stunning result and...
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SHOE leather and tyre rubber is beginning to heat up as entries start flooding in for the 10th anniversary Great Wheelbarrow Race. This iconic, award-winning event sees entrants race to…
The committee is proud to announce we are the winners of the Queenslad Regional Achievement Awards for Events and Tourism. We would like to thank all those who make this great event…
Special TV program to be aired The 2012 Great Wheelbarrow Race will be featured in a special half hour segment on Channel 7’s Queensland Weekender on Saturday 23rd June at 5.30pm. Tune in to see highlights of…
‘Chillagoe Fossil’ ready to break the 1000km mark in 2012 Great Wheelbarrow Race When Jon Booth celebrates his 76th birthday a few days after the 2012 Great Wheelbarrow Race, he wants to…
This year, the Great Wheelbarrow Race will be selling souvenirs at Dimbulah, Almaden and Chillagoe. Specially designed T-Shirts, caps and USB sticks will be on sale. Look for Robyn or…