The Great Wheel Barrow Race 2024 at The Great Wheel Barrow Race 2024
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 while fundraising for charities and local clubs.
Friday, 10 May 2024 – Mareeba to Dimbulah, with an overnight stay and celebrations in Dimbulah
Saturday, 11 May 2024 – Dimbulah to Almaden with a lunch stop in Petford and overnight stay and celebrations in Almaden
Sunday, 12 May 2024 – Almaden to Chillagoe with race presentations once the final competitor crosses the finish line.
For more information please visit the The Great Wheel Barrow Race website.
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