Hobart 2026

Registration fees 

We are excited to announce a new registration fee structure - offering you the chance to get in early for a cheaper fee, or bring along the family! 

Children under 6 are free.

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.

Team Captains

Once you register your team on the website you have access to your team fundraising page dashboard. On the dashboard you can can invite new members and manage exisiting ones and find all the event planning and fundraising resources you need leading up to the event. 

Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony (CELEBRATE): 1pm Saturday

Candle Light Ceremony (REMEMBER): 8pm Saturday

Closing Ceremony (FIGHT BACK): 9am Sunday

Awards 

Awards available at the event include: TBC 

Find us on Socials!

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

•  Facebook
•  Instagram
•  Twitter

What happens on the day?

Get excited because the Relay has arrived! Head on down early to check-in and pick up an event program, site map and shirts or merchandise at the registration desk upon arrival.

Check with our Relay team on specialevents@cancertas.org.au for special info about Hobart Relay For Life.

Here's what to expect at Relay. 

Activities

• TBC

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:

• Campsite decorations and team banners
• Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm
• Your Relay For Life top
• Comfortable walking/running shoes
• Warm clothing (pants, jackets, beanies, gloves, etc.)
• Wet weather gear (raincoat, poncho, umbrella, etc.)
• Torch and spare batteries
• Team costumes
• Spending money and loose change (to purchase food, a candle bag, merchandise or an activity)
• Camera to capture those special moments!

What not to bring

• Alcohol
• Pets (guide dogs and service dogs are welcome)
• Bikes, scooters or roller blades/skates
• Glass containers or bottles
• 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.

Purchase your merchandise online HERE and pick up at a local Cancer Council office - no delivery.

Contact your local Cancer Council office to pick up the items before the event OR simply make your way to the Merchandise marquee at the event and we’ll have your item ready for you.

Hobart –6169 1911, 15 Princes St, Sandy Bay 7005

Launceston –6779 1104, 69 Howick St, Launceston 7250

Devonport – 6419 4206, Suite 2, 45 Best St, Devonport 7310

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 State Manager Vanessa Scott:  03 6119 1101 or vscott@cancertas.org.au

Youth Policy

The Cancer Council requires that every person under the age of 18 must have approval by a parent or guardian to register for and participate in Relay For Life events. 

Youth Teams

Cancer Council Tasmania requires that teams where the majority of members are under 18 must have two registered adult supervisors present at all times throughout the Relay For Life event. Youth Team Supervisors must be over 21 years of age and are responsible for the behaviour and conduct of the youth they oversee. 

Code of Conduct for Youth Teams

We want all participants to enjoy their Relay For Life experience. Common sense is key to everyone having a good time. This means considering and being respectful of the needs of other participants, abiding by the event rules and complying with all reasonable requests from members of the organising committee or Cancer Council Tasmania staff. 

If you are a School Team, please contact specialevents@cancertas.org.au