Sutherland Shire 2026

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. 

Ceremonies 

Opening Ceremony:  9am – Sat 2nd May 2026 

Candlelight Ceremony: 6pm – Sat 2nd May 2026 

Closing Ceremony: 9.30am – Sun 3rd May 2026 

Information Sessions 

Come find out more about Sutherland Shire Relay 

Information session details are still to be finalised – see our Facebook Page to keep up to date:  (2) Facebook  

Join us to find out more 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: 

1. Best Dressed Team
2. Best Baton 
3. Best Themed Tent 

Find us on Socials! 

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

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

Day 1   2nd May, 2026 

Day 2   3rd May, 2026 

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 (02) 9308 0292 [email protected] for special info about Sutherland Shire Relay:

• Opening Ceremony
• Survivors and Carers Lap
• Survivors & Carers Morning Tea
• Entertainment
• Candlelight Ceremony of Hope

Keep those team members walking!

You don’t have to stay on the track for the full 24hours, 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  for 24 hours 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
• 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
• Any used or unused raffle books
• Your team!

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.

Join our new Sutherland Shire Relay for Life Facebook group to stay up-to-date with the latest news and info:

Sutherland Shire Relay For Life Facebook Page

Sutherland Shire Relay For Life Instagram Page

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 Sutherland Relay For Life contact Georgina Gann |  02 9334 1620 | [email protected]

To become a Special Guest simply register as a Survivor and Carer. You can either register as part of as a Team Membert and identify yourself as Survivor or Carer or just register as a Survivor or Carer only (link)

What can you expect as a Survivor or Carer

• By registering you will receive either a Survivor or Carers sash.
• Join the celebrations of the Survivors and Carers Lap
• The lap will be directed into the Survivors and Carers tent for the Special 25th Anniversary Morning Tea.

After Registering Pre-Book Your Morning Tea Attendance

This year’s morning tea is going to be a special event celebrating, remembering, and giving hope. Many surprises are being planned so don’t miss it.

As it is going to be such a special event, we are expecting bigger numbers to attend, therefore, to help us with are planning and ensure teams and friends are seated together we are asking you to pre-book. When you pre-book you will automatically go into a lucky door prize draw.

How to pre-book your spot - Link

Each team can book a team site to set up tables, chairs, shade tent, marquee, esky, fundraising activities and anything you need to be prepared and comfortable on the day. This will be your team’s ‘home base’ and somewhere to leave your stuff when you are walking/running or enjoying the entertainment.

All teams must re-book their campsites each year. You can book your team's 2026 campsite here. 

During the Hope Candlelight Ceremony, we will be remembering our loved ones lost to cancer in our remembrance slideshow.

If you wish to provide an image of your loved ones, please email the image to [email protected] by Friday 17th April 2026.

Parent or Guardian Consent

If you are under 18 years of age, you are required to have a parent or guardian complete a Parental Consent Form before the event. 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. 

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 as 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 you are a School Team, please contact Georgina at [email protected]