The 12th Barron River Challenge will be held on 27-28 May 2023. The Challenge is a down river race where paddlers can choose to compete on 20km, 30km or 50km sections of the Barron River between Mareeba and Kuranda. Juniors (16+) and/or Open paddlers may enter in single or double craft. Relay ‘Teams of 4’ provide the perfect platform for groups of friends to develop paddling skills over less enduring distances.
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Registrations open March 8th and close May 20th.
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