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19 May, 2025

Canoe race reaches milestone

AVID paddlers from across the country will make their way to Mareeba this weekend to participate in the 15th anniversary of the Barron River Challenge.


Canoe race reaches milestone - feature photo

The Barron River Challenge is an annual canoe race in which participants paddle from Mareeba all the way to Kuranda in a 20km, 30km, or 50km race over two days.

Coordinated by the Tinaroo Canoe Club, the event will take place this Saturday and Sunday.

Nominations for the event close tonight (21 May) at 10pm. To nominate for the event, visit https://tinaroo.paddle.org.au/barron-river-challenge-5012/.

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