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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 4 – 6 September 2026.

RACE. RECHARGE. RELAX.

 
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
THE BUSINESSES BEHIND THE DON 🏁 There’s a lot tha THE BUSINESSES BEHIND THE DON 🏁

There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes to bring the Custom Lithium Don River Dash to life, and we’re fortunate to have some great businesses sponsoring us along the way.
As we continue our post race thank yous, we’re shining the spotlight on four more businesses who help make The Don possible.
Once again, our thank you images feature the competitors who are at the heart of the event. If you spot yourself in one, feel free to tag yourself!

This set of thanks goes to…

#larrikinhotel 
#musclestudio
#bqcquarries 
#Corrsafe 

Thank you for your support and for being part of the Don River Dash.

📸 Show N Go Media
Were you a competitor at the recent Don River Dash Were you a competitor at the recent Don River Dash? If you were, you would have noticed this guy at the start of pit lane.
Notoriously humble and forever happy to stay in the background, that’s our pit lane watchman, Peter Elphinstone.
Pete works hard at every Don River Dash, helping make sure you’re all safe as you enter pit lane (along with a million other DRD jobs) - while quietly working on his suntan (or is that sunburn?!).
He’s one of those people who just gets on with the job, year after year, without asking for any fuss or recognition.
Thanks, Pete. We appreciate you very much!
THE BUSINESSES BEHIND THE DON 🏁 The Custom Lithiu THE BUSINESSES BEHIND THE DON 🏁

The Custom Lithium Don River Dash is a big event, and it takes a lot of support behind the scenes to help make it happen.

Over the coming weeks, we're continuing to recognise the businesses who get behind the Don River Dash and enable us put the event on each year.

And, because our competitors are a big part of what makes the Don what it is, our thank you images feature some of the people who race with us. If you spot yourself, feel free to tag yourself!

This set of thanks goes to…

#burdekinmotorcycles
#refrigeratedtechnologies
#aussiepowersports
#broucekheavydiesel

Thank you to every one of you for being part of The Don.  We really appreciate your support.

📸 Show N Go Media
THE BUSINESSES BEHIND THE DON 🏁 The Custom Lithiu THE BUSINESSES BEHIND THE DON 🏁

The Custom Lithium Don River Dash doesn't just happen — we have many businesses backing us and helping to make it all happen.

As the dust settles over the river for another year, we'll be sharing a thank you to these legends on our pages.

Our thank you images will feature the competitors who are, as always, grateful for the support of the businesses that help make The Don possible.  If you are in the image, feel free to tag yourself!

This set of thanks goes to…
#bowentyreandmechanical
#bowenpipelinecompany 
#tassalcommunity 
#versatiledieselservices 

Thank you to every one of you!
Who rates the podium burnout at this year's Custom Who rates the podium burnout at this year's Custom Lithium Don River Dash as one to remember 🔥🏁

1st Levi Stephens 
2nd Eli Englebrecht
3rd Tom Kruger

#4wdcentraltownsville #rgmmaintenance
#whitsundayregionalcouncil 
#bowentourism 
#adbmag
It takes a lot of people, equipment and behind the It takes a lot of people, equipment and behind the scenes work to bring you a livestream of the quality we get at Don River Dash.
We're very fortunate to have Shane Hutt and his team on our side, making sure you can see the action as it happens - and giving you the chance to go back and watch it all again after the event.
We're grateful for their professionalism, knowledge and the quality product they deliver us year after year.
The hardest part is putting together a thank you for these guys ... 'cos they're usually behind the camera, behind a screen or somewhere else making the magic happen.
So while you can only see a couple of them in this photo tile, there is a bigger crew behind the livestream, and we're grateful to every one of them.
Thanks guys - we really appreciate what you do for us at The Don.
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THE BUSINESSES BEHIND THE DON 🏁 There’s a lot tha THE BUSINESSES BEHIND THE DON 🏁

There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes to bring the Custom Lithium Don River Dash to life, and we’re fortunate to have some great businesses sponsoring us along the way.
As we continue our post race thank yous, we’re shining the spotlight on four more businesses who help make The Don possible.
Once again, our thank you images feature the competitors who are at the heart of the event. If you spot yourself in one, feel free to tag yourself!

This set of thanks goes to…

#larrikinhotel 
#musclestudio
#bqcquarries 
#Corrsafe 

Thank you for your support and for being part of the Don River Dash.

📸 Show N Go Media
Were you a competitor at the recent Don River Dash Were you a competitor at the recent Don River Dash? If you were, you would have noticed this guy at the start of pit lane.
Notoriously humble and forever happy to stay in the background, that’s our pit lane watchman, Peter Elphinstone.
Pete works hard at every Don River Dash, helping make sure you’re all safe as you enter pit lane (along with a million other DRD jobs) - while quietly working on his suntan (or is that sunburn?!).
He’s one of those people who just gets on with the job, year after year, without asking for any fuss or recognition.
Thanks, Pete. We appreciate you very much!
THE BUSINESSES BEHIND THE DON 🏁 The Custom Lithiu THE BUSINESSES BEHIND THE DON 🏁

The Custom Lithium Don River Dash is a big event, and it takes a lot of support behind the scenes to help make it happen.

Over the coming weeks, we're continuing to recognise the businesses who get behind the Don River Dash and enable us put the event on each year.

And, because our competitors are a big part of what makes the Don what it is, our thank you images feature some of the people who race with us. If you spot yourself, feel free to tag yourself!

This set of thanks goes to…

#burdekinmotorcycles
#refrigeratedtechnologies
#aussiepowersports
#broucekheavydiesel

Thank you to every one of you for being part of The Don.  We really appreciate your support.

📸 Show N Go Media
THE BUSINESSES BEHIND THE DON 🏁 The Custom Lithiu THE BUSINESSES BEHIND THE DON 🏁

The Custom Lithium Don River Dash doesn't just happen — we have many businesses backing us and helping to make it all happen.

As the dust settles over the river for another year, we'll be sharing a thank you to these legends on our pages.

Our thank you images will feature the competitors who are, as always, grateful for the support of the businesses that help make The Don possible.  If you are in the image, feel free to tag yourself!

This set of thanks goes to…
#bowentyreandmechanical
#bowenpipelinecompany 
#tassalcommunity 
#versatiledieselservices 

Thank you to every one of you!
Who rates the podium burnout at this year's Custom Who rates the podium burnout at this year's Custom Lithium Don River Dash as one to remember 🔥🏁

1st Levi Stephens 
2nd Eli Englebrecht
3rd Tom Kruger

#4wdcentraltownsville #rgmmaintenance
#whitsundayregionalcouncil 
#bowentourism 
#adbmag
It takes a lot of people, equipment and behind the It takes a lot of people, equipment and behind the scenes work to bring you a livestream of the quality we get at Don River Dash.
We're very fortunate to have Shane Hutt and his team on our side, making sure you can see the action as it happens - and giving you the chance to go back and watch it all again after the event.
We're grateful for their professionalism, knowledge and the quality product they deliver us year after year.
The hardest part is putting together a thank you for these guys ... 'cos they're usually behind the camera, behind a screen or somewhere else making the magic happen.
So while you can only see a couple of them in this photo tile, there is a bigger crew behind the livestream, and we're grateful to every one of them.
Thanks guys - we really appreciate what you do for us at The Don.
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