Australia Day Ute Run 2025

Ute Beauty! It’s the 24th Annual Hot 100 Australia Day Ute Run!

What are you doing for Australia Day? Get ready for the ultimate Top End tradition – the Hot 100 Australia Day Ute Run is back in 2025! Join us for an epic parade of utes, flags, and fun-loving legends as we cruise from Hidden Valley Raceway to the awesome party spot – Noonamah Tavern & Rodeo for the ultimate Aussie celebration.

Just $25 registration fee per ute (with up to 5 people), with proceeds going to Variety the Children's Charity NT,  supporting NT children who are facing many challenges through sickness, disadvantage or living with disability.

Special Bundle Merchandise Pack + General Ute Admission $50.  Look the part with a singlet, stubby cooler and sticker pack! 

Tickets and merchandise are non-refundable but can be transferred to another Ute / person if required.

Register by 15 January for a chance to win one of 10 exclusive starting grid spots at Hidden Valley!

First utes through the gate will join our sponsors and Variety Bash cars to make up the 100 spots on the starting grid and enjoy green lights all the way in the police convoy out to Noonamah Tavern! 

Show off your ute, decorate it, dress up yourself and come along to wave to the fans along the route. There will be lots of prizes to be won.

ABOUT THIS RIPPA EVENT:

The annual Hot 100 Australia Day Ute Run is a street parade that entertains spectators as it winds its way through Darwin's Northern Suburb and Palmerston, culminating in a community celebration. We encourage all to go overboard and deck out your ute, yourselves and join in.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase at Hidden Valley Raceway and Noonamah Tavern (No BYO alcohol allowed)

Great prizes up for grabs for Best Themed Utes and Best Individual Costume. Dress yourself and your ute up to win! (All flags available at National Flags – 0418 835 644)

Join us at the Noony for some fun, grab some lunch, enjoy awesome live music and take a look at all the amazing utes on display!

If you would like to make a donation to Variety- the Children’s Charity NT or have any questions about the Ute Run please call our office on 08 8981 2544 or email events@varietynt.org.au and make sure to follow the event on our Facebook page.

Event Timeline:

6:00am – Hidden Valley TOP Gates Open

7:00am - Entry through Hidden Valley bottom gates - First Utes through the gate to make up the 100 spots on the grid will be in the Top 100 Police convoy out to Noonamah – Please follow the Parking Marshalls Directions.

9:30am – Flag Off from Hidden Valley - Parade through the main roads of the Darwin Northern Suburbs, Palmerston and rural area.

10:30am Arrive at Noonamah Tavern and OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY! Live music, competition winners announced, food and icy cold drinks and just a bloody great day out with your mates.

⚠️ Important Reminders:

Thanks for supporting this long running event and local charity Variety NT