As the dust settles on another successful Dubbo Stampede, the committee, organisers and volunteers deserve a well-earned rest and recuperation before the preparation for the 2025 event begins. This year’s stampede had 1842 participants cross the finish line including 898 people in the popular 5.3km Dingo Dash. The 42.2 kilometre marathon had three times as many competitors as last year’s race, with 108 people competing. The stampede also had 14 people with disabilities complete the 1km course, including people in wheelchairs and using mobility aids.

2024 marked the last stampede to be held at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Dubbo Stampede Committee shares: “The zoo has been a fantastic location over the years for the stampede. We have loved the atmosphere and the unique opportunity to connect community health and wellbeing with the zoo as well as bring visitors to Dubbo. Zoo volunteers turn up year after year to help make our event a success behind the scenes and on the day... for that we are very grateful. Despite the zoo being unable to host us moving forward, we are excited to announce the Dubbo Stampede committee have already made plans for 2025! All events will still be held and the same great atmosphere will remain.”

The Dubbo Stampede is a not-for-profit event run annually to improve the health and wellbeing of the community. Each year the Dubbo Stampede supports a local worthy not-for-profit group with this year’s event supporting the Sing Out Choir. The choir is a Dubbo initiative established to open the doors to those with dementia through the power of song. Sing Out Choir Organiser Anne Gemmell says: “The rain did not dampen our spirits and we loved being a part of such a great event. With the generous support of the Dubbo Stampede, the Sing Out Choir will be able to continue their weekly sessions into 2025. For that, we are truly grateful.” Thank you to all involved in this wonderful event!