2.45pm on Saturday 31st August

(arrive at 2.30pm)

Price: $55 / child

Kids will have a great (and safe) time on their wheels lapping the Botanic Gardens with much-loved and exciting colour hits along the way.

This is an event for the entire family so bring everyone along including the grandparents for an afternoon of fun. There will be food trucks and lots of colour!

Kids can ride scooters or bikes. Helmets are essential, eye-protection (sunglasses or goggles) is recommended.

What to expect: Kids can ride scooters or bikes. Helmets are essential, eye protection (sunglasses or goggles) is recommended. Only kids can be on the bike course. Parents are welcome to run along on the sidelines but for safety reasons won’t be allowed on the course.

We encourage families to to do some family rides around the Botanic Gardens in the lead up to give your kids an opportunity to build up confidence and familiarity.

Registration includes FREE Golding Kids Colour Ride T-Shirt. Limited sizes. Available while stocks last.

All profits from the BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival are distributed to two very important local organisations: CQ Rescue and Disabled Sport & Rec Mackay.

Age Distances:

  • 3-4 years Special Mini-Course

  • 5-7 years 1.5km-3km (1 loop)

  • 8-10 years 3-6km (2 loops)

  • 11-12 years 6-10km (3-4 loops)

Golding Kids Colour Ride Course Map (approx. 3km)

Click on the event distance below to find out more…