2025 Great Wheelbarrow Race
Friday 9th May 2025
Mareeba Shire Council: 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba, Australia
Activities
- Solo (Male) - Solo (Male)
- Solo (Female) - Solo (Female)
- Duos - Duos - Team Captain
- Duos - Duos - Team Member
- Trio - Trio - Team Captain
- Trio - Trio - Team Member
- Mens Team - Mens - Team Captain
- Mens Team - Mens - Team Member
- Ladies Team - Ladies - Team Captain
- Ladies Team - Ladies - Team Member
- Over 35yrs Team - Over 35yrs - Team Captain
- Over 35yrs Team - Over 35yrs - Team Member
- Over 55yrs Team - Over 55yrs - Team Captain
- Over 55yrs Team - Over 55yrs - Team Member
- Mixed Team - Mixed - Team Captain
- Mixed Team - Mixed - Team Member
- School Student Team - School Student - Team Captain
- School Student Team - School Student - Team Member
- Corporate Services Team - Corporate Service - Team Captain
- Corporate Services Team - Corporate Service - Team Member
- Social Team - Social - Team Captain
- Social Team - Social - Team Member
Description
In May of each year, Mareeba Shire Council plays host to 'The Great Wheelbarrow Race'.
This is an event where competitors push an empty wheelbarrow along the 'Wheelbarrow Way' between Mareeba and Chillagoe in three stages.
The race stages are:
- Mareeba - Dimbulah: 42kms
- Dimbulah - Almaden: 65kms
- Almaden - Chillagoe: 33kms
Event details and schedule
9 May 2025 - 11 May 2025 Mareeba to Chillagoe
Organised by
Mareeba Shire Council
65 Rankin Street, Mareeba
Phone: (074) 086-4722
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