Great Pyramid Race

Cairns, Australia • 1 Aug 2026

Great Pyramid Race : event overview

The Woolworths Great Pyramid Race is an annual running event organised by The Great Pyramid Race and Country Fair Association Inc. The 2026 edition is scheduled for August 01, 2026. The organiser presents the course as a sustained uphill scramble followed by a controlled downhill descent, indicating a route that includes significant climbing and descending.

The event programme includes a range of on-course formats and distances, with races framed for different age groups and purposes. Named events listed by the organiser include the main Great Pyramid Race, the Half Pyramid Race, the Race to the Base, a cross-country race, a juniors race, a Dash for Cash and a charity fun run. Registrations for the 2026 Woolworths Great Pyramid Race are open, and the organiser acknowledges several sponsors and partners who support the event.

The organiser advises participants and followers to check the event Facebook page for updates and posts photos and results from past editions. The published materials reference community engagement through social media and a record of past results and history maintained by the association.

Known explicit distances from the event information: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 3 km
  • 1800 m

Race information

The 3km Cross Country
The 1800m
The Great Pyramid Race
The Dash for Cash
The Charity Fun Run
The Race to the Base
The Half Pyramid Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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