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Shitbox Rally is finishing in Darwin on Friday 21st August after 3,700 kms from Adelaide & Car Auction in Fannie Bay on Saturday 22nd August

Shitbox Rally - Box Rallies

Key Facts:

• More than 240 teams are taking part in Shitbox Rally, a seven-day, 3,700-kilometre drive from Adelaide to Darwin in cars worth no more than $1,500, with all vehicles required to be roadworthy, registered, and free from 4WD or AWD capability.
• Since launching in 2010, the event has raised more than $68 million for cancer research, making it one of Australia's largest non-government funders of cancer research; every team commits to raising a minimum of $5,000, with 100 per cent of donations going directly to Cancer Council.
• Teams will cross the finish line at the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade in Darwin from approx. 4:00pm on Friday 21st August, with the arrival of all cars expected to take approximately two hours.
• A post-rally car auction with no reserve on any vehicle will be held at Darwin Sailing Club on Saturday 22nd August, beginning at 10:00am and concluding at midday, with proceeds contributing further to cancer research fundraising.
• Members of the public are encouraged to attend both the finish line celebrations and the car auction to cheer on participants, many of whom are honouring loved ones affected by cancer.

Darwin is the finish line on Saturday 15^th August for one of Australia's largest community fundraising events when more than 240 teams will departed Adelaide, embarking on a seven-day, 3,700-kilometre journey to Darwin in cars worth no more than $1,500; roadworthy, registered with no 4WD or AWD allowed.

Friday 21^st August – Finish Line in Darwin

DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade, 116 Esplanade, Darwin

Cars will start arriving from 4:00pm - it will take approx. 2hrs for all cars to finish… or not make it!

 

Saturday 22nd August - Post Rally CAR AUCTION - no reserve on any cars.

Darwin Sailing Club 5 Atkins Dr, Fannie Bay

7:30am - Cars arrive. 10am - Auction starts. 12pm - Auction concludes

Since launching in 2010, participants have raised more than $68 million for cancer research, making Box Rallies one of Australia's largest non-government funders of cancer research. Every team commits to raising a minimum of $5,000, with 100 per cent of donations going directly to Cancer Council to support life-saving cancer research. This rally alone has already raised over $2 million.

The Adelaide to Darwin rally will see participants tackle some of Australia's most remote roads, overcoming breakdowns, dust and mechanical challenges—all united by one purpose: helping create a future free from cancer.

"The finish line is one of the most emotional moments of the entire rally," said Founder and CEO James Freeman.

"Every team has a story—whether it's overcoming constant breakdowns, honouring a loved one, or achieving something they never thought possible. Watching hundreds of teams cross the finish line after a week together is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when people unite behind a common cause."

While Darwin marks the end of the journey, it doesn't mark the end of the fundraising. Many teams continue raising money after the rally, with the event's traditional post-rally auction set to generate even more funds for life-saving cancer research.

The finish line will be a spectacular celebration of resilience, generosity and community spirit, with hundreds of creatively themed vehicles arriving carrying the dust, dents and memories of an unforgettable week on the road.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend, cheer on the teams and celebrate the incredible efforts of participants who have travelled from across Australia in support of a cause that touches almost every family.

Media Opportunities – Darwin

Media are invited to capture the excitement as more than 240 Shitbox Rally teams arrive in Darwin on Friday 21st August to celebrate the conclusion of Shitbox Rally and the post rally car auction on Saturday 22^nd August.

Friday 21^st August – Finish Line

DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade, 116 Esplanade, Darwin

Cars will start arriving from 4:00pm - it will take approx. 2hrs for all cars to finish… or not make it!

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Saturday 22^nd August - Car Auction

Darwin Sailing Club 5 Atkins Dr, Fannie Bay

7:30am - Cars arrive. 10am - Auction starts. 12pm - Auction concludes

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Interview opportunities

• Founder and CEO James Freeman
• Teams from across Australia completing the rally
• Participants sharing the personal stories behind their fundraising
• Human-interest stories featuring teams honouring loved ones affected by cancer
• First-time entrants and long-term Shitbox Rally veterans

Vision and photography opportunities

• More than 240 rally cars crossing the official finish line
• Emotional celebrations as teams complete their 3,700-kilometre journey
• Reunions with family, friends and fellow participants
• Colourfully themed vehicles showcasing the dust, dents and character earned along the journey
• Team photos with their rally cars after crossing the finish line
• Presentation of fundraising milestones and participant recognition
• Wide shots of the full rally field and finish-line celebrations
• Sponsor activations and event branding

 

ROUTE- Overnight stop overs:

Saturday 15 August – Parachilna, SA via Port Wakefield, Port Pirie and Port Augusta

Sunday 16 August – William Creek, SA via Leigh Creek, Copley and Marree

Monday 17 August – Mount Dare, SA via Oodnadatta

Tuesday 18 August – Alice Springs, NT 

Wednesday 19 August – Daly Waters, NT via Tennant Creek 

Thursday 20 August – Timber Creek, NT via Timber Creek

Friday 21^st August – Finish Line in Darwin via Victoria River Roadhouse, Katherine and Pine Creek

FINISH LINE - DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade, 116 Esplanade, Darwin

Cars will start arriving from 4:00pm - it will take approx. 2hrs for all cars to finish… or not make it!

 

Saturday 22^nd August - Car Auction

Darwin Sailing Club - 5 Atkins Dr, Fannie Bay

7:30am - Cars arrive. 10am - Auction starts. 12pm - Auction concludes

 

 

 

 

About us:

Shitbox Rally is an annual charity event run by Box Rallies. Teams drive cars valued at $1,500 or less across Australia while raising funds exclusively for Cancer Council. Since 2010, participants have raised more than $68 million to support life-saving cancer research. www.boxrallies.com

Box Rallies also runs Mystery Box Rally, a shorter fundraising adventure for vehicles over 25 years old with no budget restrictions, and Lunchbox Rally, where children aged 7 to 15 join an adult for four days and three nights in a Shitbox Rally car to experience the adventure while supporting an important cause.

Contact details:

Box Rallies - Katherine Ferris

[email protected]

0429 050 119

Cancer Council NSW- Deana Papanagiotou - PR & Communications Lead

[email protected]

02 9308 0226