2 running and walking events in Mareeba, Queensland

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running and walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• 2026 Great Wheelbarrow Race [greatwheelbarrowrace.com] [Register at active.com]
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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...

  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

  8 May 2026 - 10 May 2026 Mareeba to Chillagoe

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  Mareeba Shire Council
  65 Rankin Street, Mareeba, Queensland, 4880, Australia
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• Mareeba Rail Trail parkrun [parkrun.com.au]
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  Every Saturday at 7:00 AM

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  parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

  5k parkrun Run Trail Walk

  340 Byrnes Street, Mareeba, Queensland, 4880, Australia
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