September 2, 2026
Ride 4 Relay has gone out with a bang! The 10th annual fundraiser for Cancer Council Queensland has already raised a record $55,563 with donations still rolling in.
Organiser Jason Wyeth said the previous largest total raised was $51,000 and he was hoping the 2026 campaign could pass $60,000.
The cyclists were based this year at the Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club’s grounds, near Kingaroy Airport.
For five days last week they explored different – and challenging – routes around South Burnett trails and back roads, clocking up more than 400km on their trek.
A total of 22 riders took part.
southburnett.com.au dropped in on Saturday morning before the cyclists departed on their very last ride – a 62km route taking in parts of the Booie Range.
The riders we spoke to were still enthusiastic but also admitted they had sore muscles … especially from the hills!
Jason said the 10 years of Ride 4 Relay had been a “humbling and inspiring” experience.
The event was started in 2017 as a way to support the South Burnett’s Relay For Life’s efforts for Cancer Council Queensland.
Since then it has been held every year – including during COVID – and has been one of the strongest of local fundraising teams.
Before this year’s event began, Ride 4 Relay – and its associated Cattle For A Cure auction – had raised an amazing $280,638.
The Ride 4 Relay team’s fundraising efforts will be boosted again this year by the auction of nine head of donated cattle at the Murgon Saleyards this month.
- Donations to support the 2026 Ride 4 Relay can be made online
- Related article: Ride 4 Relay Plans Grand Finale
