Townsville 2026

You can purchase tickets through the ‘Join Now’ button.

You can buy additional tickets for your friends and family! After you purchase the tickets, they will be sent an email to complete their registration for a Fundraising Page. So, make sure you have their email address before you buy their tickets!

There will be limited on the day registrations available.

Registration fees

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.

1300 65 65 85 | [email protected]

Ceremonies

Information Session

Come find out more about the Townsville Relay For Life.

Our Team Meetings are an opportunity to get fundraising tips and tricks, information on activities and entertainment on the day, and ask any questions you may have. 

Team Meeting dates to be confirmed.

Awards

This year’s Relay awards are:

• TBC

Theme

This year’s Relay Theme are still being decided.

What happens on the day?

Here's what to expect at Relay:

• Opening Ceremony
• Survivors and Carers Opening Lap
• Candlelight Ceremony of Hope
• Closing Ceremony
• Entertainment - kid’s activities, live music and competitions
• Walking Track - keep those team members walking!

You are not required to stay on the track for the entire event, however, we encourage teams to have at least one person on the track at all times to get the most out of your Relay experience!

Check with your our team on 1300 65 65 85 | [email protected] for special information about the Relay.

What to bring to Relay

Be sure to come to Relay prepared! Check the forecast the night before and dress for the weather.

Remember, Relay runs late and can be cold. Here’s a list of things that teams should be sure to have handy on the day:

• Marquee(s) for your allocated site
• Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm
• Your Relay For Life shirt (if you purchased a 2023 shirt, or have one from previous years)
• Comfortable walking/running shoes
• Warm clothing (pants, jackets, beanies, gloves, etc.)
• Torch and spare batteries
• Wet weather gear (raincoat, poncho, umbrella, etc.)
• Folding chairs and tables
• Plastic sheeting or rubber-backed rug (good on cold or damp ground)
• Marquee decorations and team banners
• Team costumes
• Mobile phone 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
• Alochol/Tabacco products
• 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 alcohol and smoke-free event.

We are Australia’s leading cancer charity, working with and for the community across all cancers, for everyone affected by or concerned about cancer.

Site Allocations

To confirm this years site allocation sizing and request additional space, please contact our team on 1300 65 65 85 | [email protected]. The site plan will be confirmed at a time closer to the event.

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. 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.

Please note that for youth teams, you must have 1 supervisor per 10 youth participants.

You must register your supervisor by completing the Youth Supervisor Form that is emailed to you upon registering as a youth team. 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.

If you are a School Team, please contact our team on 1300 65 65 85 | [email protected]

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.

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]

Ambassadors

Each year, our volunteer committee has the honour of selecting a Face of Relay and a Patron of Relay for the event. These incredible people have often had a cancer experience, utilised Cancer Council Queensland services or undertaken the vital role of caring for someone with cancer.

The Face of Relay is an ambassador who raises public awareness for the event, whilst sharing their personal cancer experiences with others.

The Patron of Relay is an honourable, special supporter of Relay who attends the event on the day.