Portland 2026

Registration

If you have an ‘Event Week/On the Day’ price – this will be the set price and all ticket pricies will cross this price out and show the discounted price next to it – including the ’general’ price. 

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:  10am
Candlelight Ceremony: 8:15pm
Closing Ceremony: 10pm

Information Sessions

Come find out more about Portland Relay.

How you can make a difference through participating in Relay For Life.

Already participating? Come along and we can answer all your questions about the day.

Awards

Awards available at the event include:

• eg. Top Dog
• Best Campsite
• Best Dressed
• Highest Fundraiser

Find us on Socials!

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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– 1300 65 65 85 | [email protected] for more information:

• Opening Ceremony
• Survivors and Carers Lap
• Candlelight Ceremony
• Closing Ceremony
• Entertainment, kid’s activities and live music (throughout the day and night)
• Keep those team members walking!

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:

• Tent(s),marquees for your campsite (SunSmart)
• Team banners and decorations
• Team Costumes
• Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm
• Your Relay For Life shirt
• Comfortable walking/running shoes
• Warm clothing (pants, jackets, beanies, gloves, etc.)
• Torch and spare batteries
• Wet weather gear (raincoat, poncho, umbrella, etc.)
• A change of clothes
• Folding chairs and tables
• Campsite decorations and team banners

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.

Saturday 1st March

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  Rachel Smith at rachel.smith@cancervic.org.au

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

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]