The Great Carterton Wheelbarrow Race 2010
The 2010 Wheelbarrow Race was run on a gorgeous Wairarapa autumn day, led out by the first-ever SideWalk Chariot Race which saw seniors racing around in their mobility scooters followed by cheering kids.
The fire brigade took out the honours in the Men's Open Race, and the Apiata sisters steamed to victory in the Women's Open.
The Gladstone to Carterton Endurance Race saw the first three finishers break the standing record time! The results were:
MEN'S |
1st |
Roman Travers & Craig Gush |
56m 01s |
WOMEN'S |
1st |
Ali Lang & Maria Hull |
1hr 38m 12s |
MIXED |
1st |
Paul Furkett & Trish Morison |
59m 04s |
Here are some links to articles about the Wheelbarrow Race (if you have more links, results or pictures, send them in!):
We offer our many thanks to our sponsors who make this great community event possible.
Finally, we're looking forward to the 2011 event being even bigger and better- we'll see you there!
Here's what you missed in March!
Join us on Saturday 27th March for the great one-wheeled spectacle that is the Great Carterton Wheelbarrow Race! Whether you're a spectator or participant, you're guaranteed excitement with a race for everyone and prizes for all races, so head along to the Memorial Square outside the Buckhorn to catch the action.
This year we're featuring the First Great Sidewalk Chariot Race, a mobility scooter race open to all seniors. They'll be followed by the Kids Races and Open Heats, and then the Endurance Racers will start arriving from their Gladstone Sports Complex departure point. Will any of the current standing records fall?
The afternoon will see the Decorated Parade, various Novelty Races and the Open Finals. And please note: we barrow in all weather!
So whether you're there to try and write your name in Carterton history, compete for the fun of it or just watch the sweat, tears and triumph, make sure you don't miss it!