Adelaide Hills 2023

Welcome! Relay For Life is an overnight, team event that raises vital funds for Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services. Relay is a chance for the Adelaide Hills community to recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors, those going through a cancer experience and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost and raise money to help save more lives. Join the thousands of Australians who take part in Cancer Council’s Relay For Life each year and fight back against cancer: start or join a team in the 2023 Adelaide Hills Relay today!.

Frequently asked questions

Event Information

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Registration

Adult (18+) $31
Youth (6-17) $25
Family (2x adults + 2 x youths)          $85
Child (under 5) FREE


Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony: 2pm Saturday

Candlelight Ceremony: 8:30pm Saturday

Closing Ceremony: 9am Sunday

 

Event Information 

Shortly we will be releasing the dates of upcoming Team Info Nights where you can attend and learn more about becoming involved in Adelaide Hills Relay For Life. 

If you have any immediate questions that can't be answered on the website, please get in touch - we'd love to lend a hand!

You can email us or give us a call on 1300 65 65 85. 


Find us on Social!

Connect with us to keep up-to-date with all things Adelaide Hills Relay by following the event on Facebook:

On The Day

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What happens on the day?

Here's what to expect at Relay. Check with your Relay event coordinator: Dean Parker - 8291 4175 | relay@cancersa.org.au for special info about the Adelaide Hills 2023 Relay:

  • Opening Ceremony
  • Survivors and Carers walk
  • Candlelight Ceremony of Hope
  • Closing ceremony
  • Entertainment, kids activities, live music and competitions (throughout the day and night)
  • Free breakfast
  • Keep those team members walking!

You don’t have to stay on the track all night, but we encourage teams to have at least one person on the track at all times to get the most out of your Relay experience.

What to bring to Relay

Be sure to come to Relay prepared! Check the forecast the night before and be prepared for inclement weather. Remember, Relay runs overnight and can be cold.Here’s a list of things that teams should be sure to have handy on the day:

  • Tent(s),marquees for your campsite - please limit pegs to no more than 25cm in length and ensure you have guy ropes on all tents and marquees. 
  • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm
  • Your Relay For Life shirt
  • Comfortable walking/running shoes
  • Warm clothing (pants, jackets, beanies, gloves, etc.)
  • Torch and spare batteries
  • Wet weather gear (raincoat, poncho, umbrella, etc.)
  • A change of clothes
  • Camping gear (Tent, sleeping bag,pillows, blankets, esky, cutlery, cups, water bottle, food and drink.)
  • Folding chairs and tables
  • Plastic sheeting or rubber-backed rug (good on cold or damp ground)
  • Campsite decorations and team banners
  • Team costumes
  • Money and loose change
  • Camera to capture those special moments
  • Any used or unused raffle books
  • Your team!

What not to bring

  • Pets (guide dogs and service dogs are welcome)
  • Bikes, scooters or roller blades/skates
  • Glass
  • Generators or wood burning heaters or BBQ's (including webbers) (gas heaters are okay)
  • Fundraising money that you want to bank (please bank any money prior to the event or the next business day after Relay)
  • Remember, Relay For Life is a smoke-free event.

Program

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Thanks for your interest in Relay For Life!


Our organising committee are meeting shortly to being planning the 2023 event! 

If you or someone you know would like to join the volunteer organising committee or donate their time or talents to supporting the Adelaide Hills Relay For Life event, please get in touch with us!

Sponsors

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Thanks to our fantastic sponsors:

Relay For Life is a community event and it would not be possible without the support we receive from our community.  In particular, there are local businesses that provide us with monetary and in-kind support.

If you would like your business to become a sponsor of Relay For Life contact the Organising Committee via Dean Parker:  8291 4174 or relay@cancersa.org.au

VIP Campsite Promotion

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Fundraise to Relay in style!

Promotional Terms & Conditions

Leaderboard

Raised so far

$24,444

Our goal

$60,000