2026 Great Wheelbarrow Race
Mareeba Shire Council · Mareeba, Queensland
The 2026 Great Wheelbarrow Race is a running event. It is located at 65 Rankin Street in Mareeba, Queensland, hosted by Mareeba Shire Council.
- Date
- at 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location
- 65 Rankin Street
Mareeba, Queensland
4880
Australia
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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:
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Mareeba - Dimbulah: 42kms
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Dimbulah - Almaden: 65kms
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Almaden - Chillagoe: 33kms
Event details and schedule
8 May 2026 - 10 May 2026 Mareeba to Chillagoe