Hawthorn (Boroondara) 2026

Registration fees

Relay For Life offers pricing for adults, youth and families depending upon how early you register prior to your event. Please refer to the below table for more information.

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: Saturday 28^th March @10.00 am

Candlelight Ceremony: Saturday 28^th March @TBC

Closing Ceremony: Saturday 28^th March @ 9.00pm

Awards

Awards available at the event include:

1. Spirit of Relay
2. Highest Fundraiser
3. Best Camp Site

Information Session

Come find out more about the Hawthorn 2024 Relay

Meeting dates to be confirmed. For more information, please contact 1300 65 65 85.

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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.

Here's what to expect at Relay:

• Opening Ceremony
• Survivors and Carers walk
• Candlelight Ceremony
• Closing ceremony
• Entertainment, kids activities and live music (throughout the day and night)
• 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.

Check with our Relay team on Grant Stutsel – 1300 65 65 85 | [email protected] for information.

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 into the night 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 (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
• 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

What not to bring

• Pets (guide dogs and service dogs are welcome)
• Bikes, scooters or roller blades/skates
• Glass

Thanks for your interest in Relay For Life! Here’s an overview of what will be happening on the day.

Saturday 28^th March, 2026

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 Grant Stutsel on 1300 65 65 85 or grant.stutsel@cancervic.org.au