NAB 2026

Welcome to NAB Relay For Life!
Having already raised over $750,000 participating in the NAB Relay for Life events, the NAB Relay For Life event is back for 2026. The new look NAB Relay For Life will be a day event not an overnight event as it was in previous years.
Relay For Life is a fun and moving experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services.
Relay is a chance for the 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 to 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 make strides towards a cancer free future. Start or join a team in the 2026 NAB Relay today!
Event contact: Rachel Smith| [email protected]

Frequently asked questions

Event Information

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Registrations

All tickets are $10 per person

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.

Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony:  1.00pm
Candlelight Ceremony:
8:30pm
Closing Ceremony: 9.00pm

    On The Day

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    What happens on the day?

    Get excited because the Relay has arrived! 

    Here's what to expect at Relay:

    • Opening Ceremony
    • Survivors and Carers walk
    • Candlelight Ceremony
    • Closing ceremony
    • Entertainment, kids activities and live music
    • 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 and be prepared for inclement weather. Remember, Relay runs into the night and can be cold. Here’s a list of things that teams should be sure to have handy on the day:

    • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm
    • Comfortable walking/running shoes
    • Warm clothing (pants, jackets, beanies, gloves, etc.)
    • Torch and spare batteries
    • Wet weather gear (raincoat, poncho, umbrella, etc.)

    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 Thursday 19th February 2026


    Time

    Activity

    Location

    12:00pm

    Team check-in opens

    Registration Desk

    1.00pm

    Opening Ceremony

    Stage

    1.30pm

    Survivors & Carers Walk

    Track

    8.30pm

    Candlelight Ceremony

    Stage

    9.00pm

    Closing Ceremony

    Stage


    Keep those team members walking!

    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 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 our support team –– 1300 65 65 85 | [email protected]

    Under 18s

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    Parent or Guardian Consent

    If you are under 18 years of age, you are required to have a parent or guardian complete a Youth Consent Form when you register. This form is part of the registration flow. All youth are required to have the consent of their parent/guardian. Failure to do so will result in the youth being unable to attend the Relay For Life event.

    There will be limited on the day registrations available.

    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 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 the youth team consists of more than 10 youth participants, Cancer Council VIC requires that two adult supervisors be present at all times throughout the Relay For Life event.

    If you are a School Team, please contact us on [email protected] or (02) 6145 2564

    Leaderboard

    Raised so far

    $2,085

    Our goal

    $75,000