Frequently asked questions
Event Information
Please note, online registrations for this weekend's event have now closed.
Participants wishing to join an existing team will be able to do so once online registrations re-open on Saturday morning at 9am
Adelaide Relay For Life Registration Prices
Adult (18+) | $31 |
Youth (6-17) | $25 |
Family (2x adults + 2 x youths) | $85 |
Child (under 5) | FREE |
Ceremonies
Opening Ceremony: 2pm Saturday
Candlelight Ceremony: 6:45pm Saturday
Closing Ceremony: 9am Sunday
Team Information Night Presentation
Please download a copy of our Final Team Information Night presentation by clicking the image below;
PLEASE NOTE: This year's Adelaide Relay For Life is an alcohol, smoke-free, vape free event.
If you have any questions that can't be answered on the website, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Find us on Social!
Follow Cancer Council SA's Relay For Life and join the Adelaide Relay For Life Facebook group to keep up to date with all things Relay!
On the day & what do bring
What happens on the day?
Here's what to expect at Relay. Contact the Relay For Life team on 1300 65 65 85 | relay@cancersa.org.au for info about the 2024 Adelaide event:
- 2pm Opening Ceremony
- 2:30pm Survivors and Carers walk
- 3pm Survivors and Carers afternoon tea
- 6:45pm Candlelight Ceremony
- 9am Closing ceremony
- Entertainment, kids activities, live music and competitions (throughout the day and night)
- FREE dinner and FREE breakfast
- Keep those team members walking!
You don’t have to stay on the track all night, 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 overnight and can be cold.Here’s a list of things that teams should be sure to have handy on the day:
- Tent(s),marquees for your campsite - PLEASE NOTE Guide ropes must be attached and tent pegs must be no longer than 25cm. No stardroppers.
- 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
- Camping gear (Tent, sleeping bag,pillows, blankets, esky, cutlery, cups, water bottle, food and drink.
- Folding chairs and tables
- Plastic sheeting or rubber-backed rug (good on cold or damp ground)
- Campsite decorations and team banners
- Team costumes
- Money and loose change
- Camera to capture those special moments
- Your team!
What not to bring
- Pets (guide dogs and service dogs are welcome)
- Bikes, scooters or roller blades/skates
- Glass
PLEASE NOTE: This year's Adelaide Relay For Life is an alcohol, smoke-free, vape free event.
Site Layout
Your team campsite location is detailed on the map below.
If you are expecting visitors to your campsite on Saturday, please share your campsite number and location with them so they can find you easily.
Campsite Allocation
Team Name | Site Number |
Gleeson College Old Scholars | 1 |
Turtle Squad | 2 |
Famiglia Sempre | 3 & 4 |
The Long Walkers | 5 |
TeamLeeGreen | 6 |
CESA | 7 |
MelaNomores | 8 |
Relay The Message | 9 |
Phoenix Cheer and Dance | 10 |
Antonio Walkers | 11 |
Haus of Rainbow | 12 |
144 | 13 & 14 |
Degreelays - The University of Adelaide | 15 |
Maries Marathon | 16 |
In loving memory of Beverley Chilver | 17 |
Game-Changers | 18 |
The Wishful Warriors | 19 |
Julie’s walkers | 20 |
Cats in Hats with Bats | 21 |
Joe United | 22 & 23 |
Immanuel College Adelaide | Group 1 |
2024 Gleeson - CAMILLERI | Group 2 |
2024 Gleeson - FELEPPA | Group 2 |
2024 Gleeson - MARTIN | Group 2 |
2024 Gleeson - MARUSIC/ATTICK | Group 2 |
Prince Alfred College Boarding | Group 3 |
Site Map
Please note. Site map and campsite allocations subject to change at the discretion of event organisers.
Team Arrival & Parking
Team Check-in
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Gates Open at 11am and we ask that teams are onsite by 1pm to commence setting up.
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Please coordinate with your team to make sure as many of your team arrives at the same time.
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Once your team have arrived at Immanuel College, please proceed directly to your site and commence setting up.
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Team Captains are asked to head to the Registration Tent to collect their team's program and other important info needed for the weekend. We ask that you also return any donation boxes you received as part of your registration.
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Team Captains will be issued with wristbands for each of their team members and are responsible for ensuring these are distributed and worn by their team members. All participants are required to wear their PURPLE wristband for the duration of the event.
Parking & Participant Drop off
Main entry is via Morphett Road with participant drop off highlighted in yellow on the map.
School buses and large groups are asked to utilise the bus drop off zone along the main road-way.
Participant & day visitor parking is highlighted in purple. Please note there is additional overflow parking behind the school.
Program
Check out the line up of Main Stage entertainment and trackside activities to keep you and your team motivated.
Saturday, 4 May
Activity | Time | Location | ||
Teams arrive for set up | 11am - 1pm | Relay For Life Registration Tent | ||
Survivor and Carer Registrations & collection of sashes |
11am - 1.30pm | Relay For Life Registration Tent | ||
Opening Ceremony | 2pm - 2:20pm | Main Stage | ||
Survivors and Carers Afternoon Tea | 2:20pm | Breezeway, adjacent to Immanuel Primary School |
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Themed Lap: SunSmart | 2:30pm | Around the track | ||
Tug of War | 4pm | Main Stage | ||
Themed Lap: Bras & Jocks on the Outside | 4:30pm | Around the track | ||
Newspaper Fashion Parade | 5:30pm | Main Stage | ||
Candlelight Ceremony | 6:45pm | Main Stage | ||
Live Performance: Keiran Allen | 7:30-8:15pm | Main Stage | ||
Lip Sync/Air Guitar Battle | 8:30-9:30pm | Main Stage | ||
Live Performance: Lost & Found | 9pm - 10:30pm | Main Stage | ||
Themed Lap: PJs & Onesies | 9pm | Around the track | ||
Themed Lap: Glow in the Dark | 11pm | Around the track |
Sunday, 5 May
Activity | Time | Location | ||
Silent Disco | 1am | Main Stage | ||
Final Lap | 8:45am | Around the track | ||
Closing Ceremony | 9am | Main Stage |
PLUS!
We also have Snazzy Rose Henna arriving at 4:30pm & a massage therapist between 10pm - 1am to provide 15-minute complimentary massages so help sooth any aching muscles
Download a full copy of this weekend's program below!
VIP Campsite Competition
Fundraise to Relay in style!
With 2 days to go until we hit the track at Adelaide Relay For Life, we are thrilled to announce the winners of our VIP Campsite Experience!
Each of these teams rose to the challenge and excelled in their fundraising efforts, where together, they raised a combined $28,952 during the competition period! This incredible amount will help fund local research projects, and information and support services to support South Australians impacted by cancer.
Each of these teams will receive a food hamper full of goodies and a heater to stay cozy and warm throughout the night (and early hours of Sunday morning!).
Immanuel College |
$11,657 |
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Gleeson College |
$7,390 |
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Anotion Walkers |
$6,990 |
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CESA |
$6,293 |
Thank you to all of our teams for your hard work and efforts to reduce the impact of cancer within South Australia. You are all inspirational heroes within your community and should be so proud of your involvement in Relay For Life this year.
Thank you to our generous sponsors
Leaderboard
Raised so far
$114,056
Our goal