2021 Outback Air Race
August 30 – September 12, 2021
The 11th Outback Air Race will take to the sky in August 2021, raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Key Race Stats
3,900+
kilometers
40+
Aircraft
$600k
fundraising target
Something For Everyone!
The Outback Air Race is an avaiation time trial through the remote Australian Outback. The Outback Air Race has raised funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Since 1996. Competitors and spectators have raised over $3.1 million. Funds from each race go towards outfitting RFDS aircraft with essential medical equipment, vital for treating sick and injured patients across Australia
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Latest News
Registrations are now closed
Our event is now fully subscribed and registrations are now closed.
Race launch and presentation
The Outback Air Race 2021 campaign is now officially launched. Via a Teams online event attended by about 50 people from all over Australia, potential participants watched and listened to an informative presentation from Race Treasurer Peter Williams, and Race...
The Outback Air Race 2021 route and dates have (almost) been announced!
We have a very exciting update for the Outback Air Race 2021! The planning for the 2021 Outback Air Race is well advanced. The Race will commences in Darwin, NT on Monday, 30th August 2021 and finishes in Coffs Harbour, NSW, on Sunday.12th...
Resources for Racers
Registration
Our event is now fully subscribed and registrations are now closed. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email treasurer@outbackairrace.com.
Race Route
Racing from Darwin to Coffs Harbour via Cooinda, Adels Grove, Karumba, Undara, Airlie Beach, Gladstone, Roma, Goondiwindi.
Safety
The race includes senior members of the aviation community to ensure that safety is a priority in planning and executing the event.
"The Outback Air Race was an incredible way to see amazing parts of Australia you never normally get to see. Get out of your comfort zone and go on a true adventure" - Scott Palmer
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