Penguin 2026

🎗️ Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. 🎗️

Relay For Life – Penguin 2026

Get ready, North West Tasmania – the 26th Relay For Life is coming, and you're invited to be part of something truly powerful.

But don’t worry – you don’t have to walk for 20 hours straight! This isn’t a competition. It’s not a race. It’s a chance to come together, support each other, and make a real difference in the lives of Tasmanians affected by cancer. Whether you walk a little or a lot, whether you’re there to cheer on a loved one, honour someone you’ve lost, or stand proudly as a survivor – you belong at Relay. Relay For Life is more than just laps around an oval – it’s a heartfelt gathering of our North West community to:

đź’ś Celebrate cancer survivors and carers

💜 Remember those we’ve lost

đź’ś Fight back against every cancer, for every Tasmanian life

By taking part, you're helping Cancer Council Tasmania raise vital funds for local prevention programs, support services and research – all free of charge to recipients and 100% of funds staying in Tasmania.

Join the thousands of Tasmanians who Relay every year and help us work towards a cancer-free future. đź’ś Register or join a team for Penguin 2026 today! Walk for hope. Walk for change. Walk for every life.

Event contact: Neha Bogati | [email protected]

Frequently asked questions

Event Information

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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! 

 

Youth (7-17)

Adult (18+)

Family (2adult + 2 youth)

Register at year before (at 2025 event for 2026)

$20

$25

$75

Early Bird (1/7/2025 - 31/12/2025)

$25

$30

$85

General (1/1/2026 - 27/3/2026)

$30

$35

$95

On the day

$35

$40

$105

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.

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 Social!

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

Merchandise

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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

On The Day

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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 | [email protected] for special info about Penguin 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. 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.

Under 18s

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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 [email protected]

Leaderboard

Thank you to our generous sponsors

Raised so far

$17,319

Our goal

$150,000