Canberra 2026

Registration fees

Refund Policy

Cancer Council ACT do not offer refunds and our general policy is to treat your money as a donation. Should you have made an error whilst registering or donating please contact [email protected]

Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony: Saturday 28 March, 10am
Candlelight Ceremony: Saturday 28 March, 9pm
Closing Ceremony: Sunday 29 March, 10am

Awards

• Highest Fundraising Team
• Highest Fundraiser
• Best Dressed (individual)
• Best Team Site
• Best Baton

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Please contact [email protected] if you have campsite preference for your team. Otherwise, team sites will be allocated based on number of relayers in your team.

What happens on the day?

Get excited because the Relay has arrived!

Here's what to expect at Relay:

• Opening Ceremony
• Survivors, Fighters, and Carers Lap
• Survivors, Fighters and Carers Morning Tea
• Entertainment
• Candlelight Ceremony of Hope
• Keep those team members walking!

You don’t have to stay on the track all 24 hours, 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 for 24 hours 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 (no pegs, please. Water or sand weights are recommended)
• Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm for the afternoon before sunset in case it is sunny!)
• Come in your team’s dress up attire!
• Comfortable walking/running shoes
• Warm clothing (pants, jackets, beanies, gloves, etc.)
• Torch and spare batteries
• 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
• Camera to capture those special moments
• Your team!

What not to bring

• Pets (guide dogs and service dogs are welcome)
• Bikes, scooters, or roller blades/skates
• Glass
• 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, vape-free and alcohol-free event.

Relay for Life is a time for our community to come together and celebrate cancer survivors, remember those who are no longer with us and fight back against cancer.

If you or anyone you love has ever heard the words 'You have cancer', you know how much it affects us and the people around us. None of us should ever have to face cancer alone, so whether you’re a Survivor, Carer or even a Fighter, getting involved in your local Relay for Life can introduce you to others who are facing similar challenges and create opportunities for sharing stories, friendship, and hope.

To acknowledge your journey through cancer, you’re invited to be our Guest of Honour at Relay for Life. Click on 'Register Now' to walk in the Survivors, Fighters and Carers Lap of Honour or just come along for the celebrations!

If you are having trouble registering, please contact- [email protected] 

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 our [email protected]

If you have no Adult participants registered in your Relay For Life team, then you must have 2 supervisors over the age of 18 year old be present with your team for the duration of the event. If a Youth Team attends Relay For Life without 2 supervisors over the age of 18 years old, then you will not be able to participate. 

If you have any questions about participating in Relay For Life as a Youth participant, please do not hesitate to contact our Fundraising Support Team on 02 6257 9999 or [email protected]