The 2026 Don River Dash will mark eight years of adrenaline fuelled endurance and off road racing in the dry bed of the Don River in the Whitsundays, attracting drivers, riders and spectators from across the country.

Competitors travel 25km upstream along the southern bed of Bowen’s Don River.

Navigating their way through a mix of sand, rocks, and jumps, the competitors will then return along the northern side of the river bed, completing the 50km loop.

In total, competitors test their skills over 2 days and across 300km to answer the ultimate question:

Who will be King or Queen of the River?

Thanks to the unique reverse grid format, auto racers are constantly battle for position in a largely natural course with an incredibly diverse terrain.

This is a race made by racers with a passion for, not only racing, but also the stunning Whitsundays location that they call home.

Outside of the heart-stopping race, the 2026 Custom Lithium Don River Dash will offer live music, 2 days of exhilarating Race Live Stream, entertainment, incredible food and more.