2025 Outback Air Race
22 August – 8 September 2025
The 11th Outback Air Race was completed in September 2022, raising over $750,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The next race is scheduled to kickoff in August 2025.
Key Race Stats
3,881
kilometers
15
Days
40+
Aircraft
9
Stops
$750k
fundraising target
2096
nautical miles
Something For Everyone!
The Outback Air Race is an aviation 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 almost $4 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
OAR2025 is Fully Subscribed
Due to unprecedented demand for places on the 2025 Outback Air Race, we already have an excess of registrations over available places. That means that just a few of those who registered will be placed on a waitlist. Your committee is meeting this Tuesday to discuss...
Race Launch Event this Tuesday 24 September
There will be a Teams Event this Tuesday where details of our 2025 Event will be provided; and entry registrations will be opened immediately after. If you've previously registered via the "subscribe" button at the bottom of our website home page, then you should have...
OAR2025 Race Launch Date Set
Mark your calendars! Race Entries will open after our Event Launch at 8PM AEST / 6PM AWST on Tuesday 24 September 2024. More details will appear on the website between now and then.
Resources for Racers
Registration
Registrations are currently at capacity and new registrations have been placed on hold.
Race Route
Racing from Yulara to Carnarvon via Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Daly Waters, Katherine, Kununurra, Broome, Onslow, Exmouth.
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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