Mingara 2026

There will be limited on the day registrations available.

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:  Saturday 17th October, 10am

Candlelight Ceremony: Saturday 17th October, 8pm

Closing Ceremony: Sunday 18th October, 10am

Team Information Sessions - Dates to be confirmed

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

•  Facebook
• www.facebook.com/groups/mingararfl

What happens on the day?

Get excited because the Relay has arrived!

Here's what to expect at Relay. Check with our Relay team on [email protected] for special info about Mingara 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.

Thanks for your interest in Relay For Life! Here’s an overview of what will be happening on the day.

Day 1: Saturday 17th, October 2026

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

The Mingara Relay For Life Major Raffle is now live!

Purchase a ticket for your chance to win one of several fantastic prizes, while helping raise vital funds for Cancer Council NSW. Tickets are just $5 each or 3 for $10.

The raffle will be drawn at Mingara Relay For Life on Saturday 17 October 2026.

Fundraising Teams

Looking for an easy way to boost your team's fundraising total? Sell tickets and every dollar raised from your raffle book will be credited directly to your team's Relay For Life fundraising total, helping you make an even bigger impact in the fight against cancer.

To purchase tickets, collect raffle books, or for any enquiries, please contact:

Bobbie Crosland
📧 [email protected]

A huge thank you to our generous prize sponsors for their support of Mingara Relay For Life.

Thanks to our fantastic sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors

• Mingara
• Stone Real Estate
• Mitre 10 Kincumber

Gold Sponsors

• JC Entertainment & Events

Silver Sponsors

• Prestige Wedding and Event Hire
• All Risk Protection

Bronze Sponsors

• Rite Price Tyres
• Coates Hire
• Best Signs
• L&D Brown Skips
• The Base Warehouse
• Event Cinemas

Supporter Sponsors

• Fruit For All Tumbi Umbi
• The Arthouse Wyong
• At the Bay Trophies
• Voco Gosford

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 Bobbie on [email protected] 

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 Relay For Life [email protected]