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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.

2025 LIVE STREAM Friday – Showgrounds Experience
2025 LIVE STREAM Saturday Race – Day 1
2025 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
OUR ONLINE MERCH STORE IS CLOSING SOON We’re closi OUR ONLINE MERCH STORE IS CLOSING SOON
We’re closing our online merch store as we get ready for a huge Custom Lithium Don River Dash weekend! 
Don’t worry — you can still get your hands on your favourite DRD merch in person across the weekend.
🟠  Friday night: Community Event at the Bowen Showgrounds
🟡  Saturday & Sunday: Pat McDonnell Earthmoving Spectator Zone
Get in early and grab your gear while stocks last!
THEY’RE BRINGING THE NOISE! Local band Aftershock THEY’RE BRINGING THE NOISE! 
Local band Aftershock hits the stage at our Friday Night Community Event! 
Grab a bite, enjoy the vibes and show them some love. It’s going to be a big night!
The post cards are piling up! The race trailers ar The post cards are piling up! The race trailers are rolling into town and the atmosphere is buzzing. See you on the weekend. 🏁
We've just made it even easier to enjoy watching t We've just made it even easier to enjoy watching the 2026 Custom Lithium Don River Dash!  We already had guides to our Friday night event and both spectator zones on our website, but we've now added a spectator-centric Schedule of Events, leaving out all the competitor's timetables and just giving you the information you need to enjoy the weekend.  Check it out!  And, while you're in the website, hop over to the Competitors tab to see who is racing this year - we've added the 2026 Competitor lists on that page.  See you trackside!
#drd26 #customlithium  #whitsundayregionalcouncil
We're going cashless at the Bar & Merch Stall! Pl We're going cashless at the Bar & Merch Stall! 
Please note, this year we will again only be accepting card payments at the bar and merch stall, so don't forget to bring your card or have your digital wallet ready!
You might have noticed the Hectic Racing outfit on You might have noticed the Hectic Racing outfit on the highway over the past few days - or parked up at the Bowen Showgrounds. 
They're pretty hard to miss - two semis and a large truck loaded with race vehicles certainly makes an impression!
But beyond the big rigs is another story...
THREE SISTERS.  ONE FAMILY.  ONE VERY SPECIAL DON RIVER DASH STORY.
At just 20, 18 and 15, Savanna, Emerson and Jewel Madderom are already making their mark in offroad racing.
Savanna and Emerson will take to the track as drivers this weekend, while Jewel will navigate - learning the ropes before she becomes eligible to race herself next year. 
All three girls have been part of the Don River Dash since they were just 14 years old, and between them they already have class wins, podiums and fastest women's lap honours to their names.
Seeing one young woman competing in offroad racing is exciting.
Seeing three sisters chasing the same dream together is something pretty special.
Welcome back to The Don, girls.  We can't wait to see what Team Hectic Racing brings to Bowen this weekend!
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OUR ONLINE MERCH STORE IS CLOSING SOON We’re closi OUR ONLINE MERCH STORE IS CLOSING SOON
We’re closing our online merch store as we get ready for a huge Custom Lithium Don River Dash weekend! 
Don’t worry — you can still get your hands on your favourite DRD merch in person across the weekend.
🟠  Friday night: Community Event at the Bowen Showgrounds
🟡  Saturday & Sunday: Pat McDonnell Earthmoving Spectator Zone
Get in early and grab your gear while stocks last!
THEY’RE BRINGING THE NOISE! Local band Aftershock THEY’RE BRINGING THE NOISE! 
Local band Aftershock hits the stage at our Friday Night Community Event! 
Grab a bite, enjoy the vibes and show them some love. It’s going to be a big night!
The post cards are piling up! The race trailers ar The post cards are piling up! The race trailers are rolling into town and the atmosphere is buzzing. See you on the weekend. 🏁
We've just made it even easier to enjoy watching t We've just made it even easier to enjoy watching the 2026 Custom Lithium Don River Dash!  We already had guides to our Friday night event and both spectator zones on our website, but we've now added a spectator-centric Schedule of Events, leaving out all the competitor's timetables and just giving you the information you need to enjoy the weekend.  Check it out!  And, while you're in the website, hop over to the Competitors tab to see who is racing this year - we've added the 2026 Competitor lists on that page.  See you trackside!
#drd26 #customlithium  #whitsundayregionalcouncil
We're going cashless at the Bar & Merch Stall! Pl We're going cashless at the Bar & Merch Stall! 
Please note, this year we will again only be accepting card payments at the bar and merch stall, so don't forget to bring your card or have your digital wallet ready!
You might have noticed the Hectic Racing outfit on You might have noticed the Hectic Racing outfit on the highway over the past few days - or parked up at the Bowen Showgrounds. 
They're pretty hard to miss - two semis and a large truck loaded with race vehicles certainly makes an impression!
But beyond the big rigs is another story...
THREE SISTERS.  ONE FAMILY.  ONE VERY SPECIAL DON RIVER DASH STORY.
At just 20, 18 and 15, Savanna, Emerson and Jewel Madderom are already making their mark in offroad racing.
Savanna and Emerson will take to the track as drivers this weekend, while Jewel will navigate - learning the ropes before she becomes eligible to race herself next year. 
All three girls have been part of the Don River Dash since they were just 14 years old, and between them they already have class wins, podiums and fastest women's lap honours to their names.
Seeing one young woman competing in offroad racing is exciting.
Seeing three sisters chasing the same dream together is something pretty special.
Welcome back to The Don, girls.  We can't wait to see what Team Hectic Racing brings to Bowen this weekend!
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