Griffith 2026

Welcome to Griffith Relay For Life!

Relay For Life is a fun and moving community event that raises vital funds for Cancer Council’s cancer research, prevention and support services. It is a chance for our community to recognise and celebrate cancer survivors, those who are living with cancer and their carers, and to remember loved ones lost.

Our Relay For Life event is unique to our community, featuring a range of activities, entertainment and a relay-style walk – a fun weekend with something for the whole family to enjoy.

With almost 1 in 2 lives affected by cancer, everyone has a reason to take part in Relay for Life. Start a team with your friends, family or colleagues and help us stay on track to end cancer.

Start or join a team in the 2026 Griffith Relay today!

If you have any questions reach out to your Community Fundraising Specialist: Megan Norton 02 6937 2632 | [email protected]

Griffith 2026 - Event Information

Registration

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There will be limited on the day registrations available.

Child
(0–7 yrs)

Survivor/Carer Lap Only

Youth
(8– 17 yrs)

Adult
(18+)

Family
(2 Adult +
2 Youth)

Super Early Bird
Until 21 Mar

FREE

FREE

$10

$15

$50

Early Bird
Until 20 Jun

FREE

FREE

$15

$25

$60

General

FREE

FREE

$20

$30

$80

Refund Policy

Cancer Council 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 your local Cancer Council office for assistance.

Event Planning

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Information Session

Come find out more about the Relay

Information Sessions Details below - join our Griffith Relay For Life Facebook Group to keep up to date

Join us to find out more how you can make a difference through participating in Relay For Life. Already participating? Come along and we can answer all your questions about the day.

Tuesday 15th September: 7:00PM, Griffith Leagues Club

Tuesday 20th October: 7:00PM, Griffith Leagues Club


Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony:  3:00PM – Saturday 24th October

Candlelight Ceremony: 8:00PM – Saturday 24th October

Closing Ceremony: 9:00AM – Sunday 25th October



Awards

Awards available at the event may include:

      • Highest Fundraising Team
      • Best Dressed Team
      • Best Themed Tent

Find us on Socials!

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Connect with us to keep up-to-date with all things Relay:

On The Day

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What happens on the day?

Get excited because the Relay has arrived!

Check with our Relay team on (02) 9354 2007 | [email protected] for special info about Penrith Relay

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

You don’t have to stay on the track all 8 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 8 hours and can be hot during March. Here’s a list of things that teams should be sure to have handy on the day:

  • Tent(s), marquees for your Site
  • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm
  • Your Relay For Life shirt
  • Comfortable walking/running shoes
  • Folding chairs and tables
  • Plastic sheeting or rubber-backed rug (good on cold or damp ground)
  • Site 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
  • 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! Here’s an overview of what will be happening on the day.

Day 1 Saturday 25 October 2026

Time

Activity

Location

12.00pm

Team check-in opens

Registration Desk

3.00pm

Opening Ceremony

Stage

3.15pm

Survivors & Carers Walk

Track

8.00pm

Hope Ceremony

Stage


Day 2 Sunday 26 October 2026

Time

Activity

Location

6.00am

Lions Club breakfast

TBC

8.45am

 

All participants on track for final laps and countdown

Track

9.00am

 

Closing Ceremony

Stage

Survivors & Carers

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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 if affects us and the people around us. None should face cancer alone, so whether you’re a Survivor or Carer, 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 honour your inspiring journey, you’re invited to be our Guest of Honour at Relay For Life.

You can choose to walk in the Survivor and Carer’s Lap of Honour or just come along for the celebrations.

We are currently finalising details for Survivors and Carers. We encourage you to pre-register for the Survivors and Carers Lap and we will notify you once details are confirmed.

Our communities wouldn’t be the same without you, so thank you!

If you are having trouble registering, please contact (02) 6937 2632 | [email protected]

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 Griffith Relay For Life contact (02) 6937 2632 | [email protected]

Under 18s

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Parent or Guardian Consent

If you are under 18 years of age, you are required to complete the Youth Consent Form. This form is triggered within the registration process. You will need your parent/guardian available when registering to confirm consent and their email address. The consent form confirmation will be sent to your guardian.

All youth are required to have the consent of their parent/guardian via the form above. Failure to do so will result in the youth being unable to attend the Relay For Life event.

Youth Team Supervisors

All participants under 18 years of age are required to have a supervisor over the age of 21 present with their team for the duration of the event.

You must register your supervisor by completing the Youth Supervisor Form that is emailed to you upon registering as a youth. It is the responsibility of the parent, guardian, team captain or youth to ensure the youth supervisor has completed this form.

If a youth team attends Relay For Life without the required number of supervisors over the age of 21, the team will not be able to participate.

Please note that for youth teams, you must have 1 supervisor per 10 youth participants.

If you are a School or Youth Team, please contact Megan Norton – (02) 6937 2632 | [email protected]

Thank you to our generous sponsors

Leaderboard

Raised so far

$0

Our goal

$65,000

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Days to go