REGISTRATION FEES
ADULT
(17 Years & Over)
$280 (until May 31)
$320 (from June 1)
CHILD
(14 - 16 years)*
$135
CHILD
(10 - 13 years)*
$115
CHILD
(7 - 9 years)*
$85
CHILD
(Under 7 Years)*
FREE
* Children must be accompanied by an adult.
WHAT YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- An official Cardiac Challenge event shirt.
- Access to our private event campgrounds.
- Access to event meals and catering along the route, including:
- Lunch at Mt Molloy
- Dinner at Mt Carbine
- Breakfast at Mt Carbine
- Lunch at Palmer River
- Dinner at Lakeland
- Breakfast at Mt Carbine
- Lunch at the Cooktown RSL
- The End of Ride Celebration in Cooktown
- Access to event amenities at campsites and lunch stops.
- Coverage under the event's permits and insurance arrangements.
YOUR ROLE AS A SUPPORTER AND SAFETY:
The single most important goal of the Cardiac Challenge is ensuring every rider arrives safely in Cooktown.
We work closely with Queensland Police, SES volunteers, medical teams, pack leaders and event officials to manage rider safety throughout the event. One of the biggest challenges we face each year is managing vehicle traffic travelling alongside the ride.
Under the conditions of our event permit, we cannot have excessive numbers of vehicles travelling directly behind rider packs. In fact, if too many vehicles accumulate behind a pack, riders may be directed to pull safely off the road to allow traffic to pass. This interrupts the ride and creates additional risks for everyone involved.
For this reason, we ask support participants to:
- Leave camp before the riders each morning.
- Travel directly to the next destination.
- Help set up camp where possible.
- Wait for riders to arrive at designated locations.
The best way to support your rider is not by following them along the route, but by being there to welcome them at the finish of each day.
Your rider is well supported by our army of volunteers whilst on the ride.
Please Leave the Photography to Us
We know everyone wants to capture memories of the ride, however we ask support participants not to stop on the roadside to take photographs or drive ahead of rider packs to capture images as they pass.
These actions create unnecessary vehicle movements around the ride and can compromise rider safety.
The good news is that there is no need to take your own photos.
We have a team of official photographers and videographers who travel with the event in authorised vehicles. They capture riders, packs, campsites and all the special moments along the way. These images and videos will be made available after the ride, allowing everyone to enjoy the memories without compromising safety.
FUNDRAISING REQUIREMENT:
Remember, all adult supporters must fundraise a minimum of $200 in addition to their registration fee. If you need help with fundraising, feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Schedule
PRE-RIDE
Wednesday, September 16
Join us for the Pre-Ride Briefing for riders and supporters at Brothers Leagues Club from 5.30pm for a 6pm start.
Get key event details, including safety, logistics, and how to cheer riders on at the right times and places.
Supporters get a kit too! Make sure you collect your kit, including your supporter shirt and meal wristbands.
Location: Brothers Leagues Club, 99-107 Anderson Street, Manunda QLD 4870
Time: 5.30pm - 7pm
DAY 1 (SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19)
If you're dropping off your rider at Skyrail or Kuranda, please drop off your rider and continue driving to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
If your rider is starting from Mareeba, you're welcome to stay and see them off from Mareeba Rotary Park. However, we encourage you to leave when the packs are having their briefing and go straight to the lunch stop at the Mount Molloy CWA Hall. This will help avoid passing the packs on the way, which could lead to a build-up of traffic in a very busy section.
After lunch, continue on to Mount Carbine, where you’ll reunite with your rider at the campground.
Dinner will be 6pm - 7.30pm. Dinner is provided by the Mt Carbine Horse Sports Association.
⚠️ For safety reasons, we ask that supporters do not follow riders along the route. Instead, please drive directly to the designated stops.
DAY 2 (SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20)
Supporters are asked to hit the road early and travel ahead of the riders to help keep the road train as small as possible. Riders may be delayed, as our permits require riding packs to move off the road when too many vehicles build up behind them.
Meet your rider(s) at the lunch stop, Palmer River Roadhouse. Here, you have the opportunity to enjoy a free lunch (selection of sandwiches) or support the Palmer River Roadhouse by purchasing something from their menu. Please try to leave the lunch stop before too many packs arrive.
Continue on to Lakeland after lunch, where you can set up camp at the Lakeland State School while you wait for riders to arrive.
We'll gather at the Lakeland Hotel in the afternoon, a great chance to relax and celebrate the journey so far. Cheer on the riders as the Highest Fundraiser and King and Queen of the Mountain Jerseys are awarded in recognition of outstanding efforts on and off the bike.
Dinner will be held at the Lakeland Hotel and catered by the Lakeland P&C, supporting Lakeland School. Pub meals will still be available for the general public. Dinner will be served from 6pm - 7.30pm, and the bar will close at 10pm.
⚠️ For safety reasons, we ask that supporters do not follow riders along the route. Instead, please drive directly to the designated stops.
DAY 3 (MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21)
This morning, we need you to leave the camp before the riders and head straight into Cooktown. This is a very busy stretch of the road, and the safety of our riders is paramount. We know it is an early start, but we do know that you want everyone to arrive safely in Cooktown.
On arrival in Cooktown, take some time to look around or find your accommodation or set up your camp. It is a very historical town with a lot to offer.
At 12.30pm, be ready to cheer on the riders as they make their way into town. Gather as a crowd along Charlotte Street, in front of the RSL and Endevour Park, to give them a warm and energetic welcome.
Then join us in celebrating with them at the RSL for lunch, where you will have the option to enjoy a free lunch (selection of sandwiches) or purchase something from the RSL. During lunch, pack leaders will announce their ‘Pack Hero’ riders, recognising those who have shown exceptional spirit and determination throughout the challenge.
The afternoon is free time to relax and explore Cooktown before the final event of the challenge - dinner at the Cooktown PCYC, catered by Cairns Spit Roast. All registered riders, supporters and volunteers are welcome to attend, but additional guests must purchase a ticket to join the celebratory dinner.
⚠️ For safety reasons, we ask that supporters do not follow riders along the route. Instead, please drive directly to the designated stops.
POST-RIDE
Tuesday, September 22
After a big few days, relax and enjoy the trip back to Cairns.
If you’re not in a rush, consider staying on in Cooktown to explore and make a holiday of it - there’s plenty to see and do in this beautiful part of Far North Queensland.
Explore more here:
https://www.cooktownviews.com/things-to-do-and-see-in-cooktown/
Tuesday to Friday, September 22-25
If you or your rider have gear on the luggage truck, collection will be available from around 2pm on Tuesday, September 22, and can be picked up anytime between 9am and 4pm until Friday.
Please ensure you collect your belongings within this timeframe. If you need assistance or have any questions about your gear, feel free to reach out to the team.
