Community & Business

25 February, 2026

Nominations closing soon

THOSE planning to participate in this year’s Great Wheelbarrow Race will want to put their names down as soon as possible, with registrations closing this weekend.

This year marks the 23rd annual Wheelbarrow Race, and to date, a grand total of $2,898,730 has been raised and donated to dozens of charities.

The event will also see the addition of a new team category this year, with fitness clubs – whether it be a sports club, gym, CrossFit gym, or other fitness groups – now able to enter as a team.

This year’s great race will kick off in the main street of Mareeba on Friday 8 May, before the challenging 140km, three-day trek takes runners all the way out to Chillagoe on the Sunday for a presentation ceremony and celebration.

There have been 18 teams register for the event to date. Those who are yet to register can do so via www.greatwheelbarrowrace.com.au before this Sunday.

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