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Be part of North Queensland’s biggest multi-sport celebration at the 2026 NQ Games in Mackay! Outrigger Canoe Racing welcomes competitors of all levels to test themselves in a professionally delivered competition while experiencing the energy, community spirit, and legacy atmosphere of the North Queensland Games. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or representing your club, this is your chance to compete, connect, and celebrate sport with athletes from across the region - registrations will open soon to secure your place in the water.
To participate in NQ Games for Outrigger Canoe Racing, you will need to register on the Sunset Bay Outrigger Club Registration Portal.
Included in the fee is:
Registrations for events will open very shortly. Please fill out the EOI below to be contacted as soon as the registration opens for this sport.
EOIs to compete as registrations are opening
Saturday 2 May 2026
Sunday 3 May 2026
Saturday 2 May 2026 - 7:30am Start
Sunday 3 May 2026 - 8:30am Start
All times are tentative and subject to change according to the final timetable.
Marathon | Juniors | Sprint | Short & Long Course
More information to come!
Sunset Bay Outrigger Club
Eimeo Esplanade, Mackay QLD 4740
Saturday – OC6 Races
• 7.30 am Eimeo Beach Challenge – 18-20km marathon
Mackay Harbour – Green Island – Eimeo Beach
• 11.00 am Junior races program – Short courses 2km & 4km
Short course: Eimeo beach – Bucasia
• 12.30 pm Sprint races - 500m
Mens/ Womens/ Mixed/ Junior
• 3.30 pm Presentation / 5.30 pm Dinner at Eimeo beach SLSC Club
Sunday OC6, OC1 / OC2 Races
• 8.30 am OC 6 Short course 8-10 km
Eimeo beach – One-Tree island – Eimeo beach
OC6 canoes are derigged and put on trailers
• 10.30 am OC1 & OC 2 Short Course 4 km
Eimeo beach – Bucasia – Eimeo beach
• 12.30 pm OC1 & OC 2 Long Course 12-14 km
Eimeo beach – Lamberts beach-Eimeo beach
OC1 & OC 2 canoes are derigged and put on trailers
Presentation Dinner at Northern Beaches Bowls Club
TBD
All participants across the North Queensland Games incur a $39 Games Fee - with the first 3000 registrants receiving a registration pack with a free bag and North Queensland Games cap.
Sunset Bay Outrigger Club will charge an additional fee for registration to cover costs of running this event. This information will be displayed shortly.
