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Welcome to the only two-day offroad race that sees bikes, buggies and trophy trucks race a reverse grid format through a multi-terrain natural course.

Inspired by the best international courses in the world, the Don River Dash attracts elite professional competitors and delivers more action for spectators in a world-class tourism destination.
Simply, unlike any other race, the Don River Dash is an unmissable event.
Plan to be in Bowen, The Whitsundays, from 3 – 5 September 2027.

RACE.  RELAX.  RECHARGE.

 
2026 LIVE STREAM Saturday Race – Day 1
2026 LIVE STREAM Sunday Race – Day 2

 

2026 Event Schedule
DRD HQ MAP
Official Spectator Areas - see individual details under our Be Involved tab.
Track Map
Looking back on our 2026 event and a remarkable vi Looking back on our 2026 event and a remarkable victory - read the story on our website (link in comments).
@comiskey_mining_services  @customlithium @whitsundayrc  @4wdcentraltownsville
Every year, the team at @bowentourism provides th Every year, the team at @bowentourism  provides the Custom Lithium Don River Dash with behind the scenes support that is very much appreciated. 

From helping us with media releases and suggesting ways to get the word out, to promoting the event to the many visitors who stop at the iconic Big Mango along the highway, their support makes a real difference.

We’re grateful to the Bowen Tourism & Business team for getting behind the Don River Dash and helping visitors discover what’s happening in Bowen each September.

Thank you for everything thing you do for us, Bowen Tourism and Business.
Here at the Don River Dash, we’re so grateful for Here at the Don River Dash, we’re so grateful for the support of Tourism and Events Queensland.

TEQ supported us in 2025 and again in 2026, helping us spread the word far and wide about the Custom Lithium Don River Dash and put Bowen and the Whitsundays on the map as a destination for off road racing.

Their support also helped us create a more welcoming event experience. If you were at the Showgrounds this year, you may have noticed some of the quieter touches - the things that don’t necessarily shout for attention, but make a real difference to how an event feels.

We’re proud of how the Don continues to grow, and we’re very grateful to have Tourism and Events Queensland behind us as we work to make the event bigger, better and even more welcoming each year.

Thank you, TEQ, for helping us share the Don River Dash story.
Queensland Tourism Development 
Bowen Tourism & Business
Behind the Don: @whitsundayrc Every year, Whitsu Behind the Don: @whitsundayrc 

Every year, Whitsunday Regional Council quietly supports many, many events across our region, and the Custom Lithium Don River Dash is fortunate to be one of them.

We simply couldn’t do what we do without their support.

From logistical planning and permits, through to helping us actually deliver the event, Council’s support is a crucial part of making the Don happen.

And this year, they went a step further, supporting some special entertainment for our youngest visitors - a free electric dirt bike Come & Try experience running across all three days of the event.

It was hugely popular with the kids, with plenty of budding riders getting their first taste of two wheels. We may even have had a future Don River Dash competitor take their very first ride with us!

A big thank you to Whitsunday Regional Council for the support you provide to the Don, and to events right across our region. We really do appreciate it.
Volunteers of the Don, we salute you! Here’s jus Volunteers of the Don, we salute you! 

Here’s just a few of the many volunteers who helped us bring the 2026 Custom Lithium Don River Dash to life.

From admin and set up, to line up marshals, sweeps, recoveries and the pack down crew - we’re grateful for every single one of you. The Don simply wouldn’t happen without you.

Thank you for giving your time, your energy and, in many cases, a very early start (and a very long day!) to help make the event what it is.

We’re already looking forward to seeing you all again - hopefully at the Don in 2027! 

Thank you, Volunteers of the Don.
Shop the 2026 range + get your postage on us all O Shop the 2026 range + get your postage on us all October.  Once it's gone... it's gone.
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Looking back on our 2026 event and a remarkable vi Looking back on our 2026 event and a remarkable victory - read the story on our website (link in comments).
@comiskey_mining_services  @customlithium @whitsundayrc  @4wdcentraltownsville
Every year, the team at @bowentourism provides th Every year, the team at @bowentourism  provides the Custom Lithium Don River Dash with behind the scenes support that is very much appreciated. 

From helping us with media releases and suggesting ways to get the word out, to promoting the event to the many visitors who stop at the iconic Big Mango along the highway, their support makes a real difference.

We’re grateful to the Bowen Tourism & Business team for getting behind the Don River Dash and helping visitors discover what’s happening in Bowen each September.

Thank you for everything thing you do for us, Bowen Tourism and Business.
Here at the Don River Dash, we’re so grateful for Here at the Don River Dash, we’re so grateful for the support of Tourism and Events Queensland.

TEQ supported us in 2025 and again in 2026, helping us spread the word far and wide about the Custom Lithium Don River Dash and put Bowen and the Whitsundays on the map as a destination for off road racing.

Their support also helped us create a more welcoming event experience. If you were at the Showgrounds this year, you may have noticed some of the quieter touches - the things that don’t necessarily shout for attention, but make a real difference to how an event feels.

We’re proud of how the Don continues to grow, and we’re very grateful to have Tourism and Events Queensland behind us as we work to make the event bigger, better and even more welcoming each year.

Thank you, TEQ, for helping us share the Don River Dash story.
Queensland Tourism Development 
Bowen Tourism & Business
Behind the Don: @whitsundayrc Every year, Whitsu Behind the Don: @whitsundayrc 

Every year, Whitsunday Regional Council quietly supports many, many events across our region, and the Custom Lithium Don River Dash is fortunate to be one of them.

We simply couldn’t do what we do without their support.

From logistical planning and permits, through to helping us actually deliver the event, Council’s support is a crucial part of making the Don happen.

And this year, they went a step further, supporting some special entertainment for our youngest visitors - a free electric dirt bike Come & Try experience running across all three days of the event.

It was hugely popular with the kids, with plenty of budding riders getting their first taste of two wheels. We may even have had a future Don River Dash competitor take their very first ride with us!

A big thank you to Whitsunday Regional Council for the support you provide to the Don, and to events right across our region. We really do appreciate it.
Volunteers of the Don, we salute you! Here’s jus Volunteers of the Don, we salute you! 

Here’s just a few of the many volunteers who helped us bring the 2026 Custom Lithium Don River Dash to life.

From admin and set up, to line up marshals, sweeps, recoveries and the pack down crew - we’re grateful for every single one of you. The Don simply wouldn’t happen without you.

Thank you for giving your time, your energy and, in many cases, a very early start (and a very long day!) to help make the event what it is.

We’re already looking forward to seeing you all again - hopefully at the Don in 2027! 

Thank you, Volunteers of the Don.
Shop the 2026 range + get your postage on us all O Shop the 2026 range + get your postage on us all October.  Once it's gone... it's gone.
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