Penguin 2026

Event Guide: 

Team Captains

When you register your team on the website you will have access to the team fundraising page and  dashboard. From 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. 

Team Captains Meeting is coming up, This session is designed to help you feel prepared, supported, and ready for a fantastic event! Details here:

📅 Date: Thursday, 5 March
⏰ Time: 6:00pm
📍 Venue: The Riverarms, Ulverstone

Team Sites

Each team will be allocate a site on the track at the event, where you will be able to pitch a tent, or set up a marquee (bring everything you need for the 20 hour event). Site allocation will be made available closer to the event, touch base with RFL Event Coordiantor Jo, to request a site.  

Ceremonies

• Opening Ceremony (CELEBRATE): 1:00pm Saturday followed by Survivors and Carers aftenoon tea along the track in the Functions Tent. All Survivors and Carers Welcome to attend.
  
• Candle Light Ceremony (REMEMBER): 8:00 pm Saturday 
• Closing Ceremony (FIGHT BACK): 9:00am Sunday. 
  
  

Awards - to be confirmed. 

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.

Find us on Social!

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

•  Facebook
•  Instagram
•  Twitter

Score your merchandise through fundraising incentives now, and purchase more on the day of the event. 

When you fundraise you can earn some amazing merchandise items and prizes:

• raise $100 for Relay For Life and earn an official Relay For Life Hat.
• raise $250 and earn a Blue Relay For Life Shirt!
• raise $500 and earn a Relay For Life Hoodie.
• raise $1500 and earn a $100 voucher thanks to IGA Tasmania.
  
  Teams can also earns some amazing funraising incentives, including: 
  
  
• score a customised Team Sign on Track when you're one of the first teams in your region to raise $3000.
• if you raise over $5000 you go into the draw to WIN the VIP Marquee (in Launceston, Penguin & Hobart only). 

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

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 Penguin Relay team [email protected] for special info about Penguin Relay For Life

Here's what to expect at Relay.

Arrival and Bump In 

• One Vehicle per team is allowed onsite - details of access TBC. 
• Friday Evening 5:00pm - 8:00pm,Team Captains Bump In
• Saturday 10:00am-12:30pm,Team Captains Bump In. 
• Sunday Bump Out by 11:00am

Parking

• Outside the gate/school car park. 
• Dog Exercise Area.
• SES Volunteers on site to assist with parking. 

Survivors & Carers

• Opening Ceremony is at 1:00pm.
• Surivvors and Carers Afternoon Tea will follow the opening Survivors & Carers Lap - all welcome to attend. 
• Afternoon tea will be held in the Function Tent on site, alongside the track. 

Food and Entertainment

• Sweet Treats Icecream.
• Spilt Milk and Beans.
• Cafe Addiction N More
• Grassy On The Go - Red Grasshopper Pizzas 4:30pm-9:00pm

Activities

• City Marians Hockey Club - hockey tryouts! 
• Ulverstone Anglican Church - playgroup and T2T Racecar buillding/designs. 
• Facepainting - $2/donation. 

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.

To Our Survivors and Carers – You Are the Heart of Relay!

Relay For Life is a time for our community to come together – to celebrate survivors, honour those we’ve lost, and unite in the fight against cancer.

If you or someone you love has ever heard the words "you have cancer," you know how deeply it touches every part of life – not just for the person diagnosed, but for their family, friends, and caregivers. No one should face cancer alone.

At Relay For Life, you are not alone. Whether you’re a Survivor or a Carer, this event is a place to connect with others who understand your journey – to share stories, build friendships, and find hope in community.

As a Survivor or Carer, you are our Guest of Honour.


You're warmly invited to take part in the Survivor & Carer Lap of Honour – a powerful moment that opens Relay and celebrates your courage and resilience. Or, if you prefer, simply come along and enjoy the festivities. Your presence matters.

We are so grateful for you. Our community is stronger because of your strength, your care, and your story.

If you need help registering or have any questions, our team is here to support you:
1300 65 65 85
[email protected]

We can’t wait to walk alongside you at Relay For Life.

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]