Adelaide 2024

Welcome! Relay For Life is an overnight, team event that raises vital funds for Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services. Relay is a chance for the Adelaide community to recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors, those going through a cancer experience and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost and raise money to help save more lives. Join the thousands of Australians who take part in Cancer Council’s Relay For Life each year and fight back against cancer: start or join a team in the 2024 Adelaide Relay today!.

Frequently asked questions

Event Information

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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 Nights

Learn more about this year's Relay For Life event at our upcoming Team Information Nights! 


Tuesday, 30 April 

VENUE TBC

It is strongly encouraged that at least one member from your team attends this final meeting. 

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!

Go to Facebook group

On the day

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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
  • Remember, Relay For Life is an alcohol, smoke-free, vape free event.

Program

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Thanks for your interest in Relay For Life!


Our Volunteer Organisaing committee are in the process of planning a fun, inclusive and exciting program of activities and events for the weekend. 

We are alway seeking main stage performances and trackside entertainers, so if you or someone you know would like to volutneer time or talents, please get in touch! We'd love to hear from you! 

VIP Campsite Competition

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Fundraise to Relay in style!

Imagine spending all your time raising valuable funds to support South Australian's affected by cancer and getting rewarded with having your own VIP campsite set up and packed down for you. That's the perfect win/win and here it is.

Promotional Terms & Conditions

Team Arrival

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Team Check-in

  • Gates Open at 11am and we ask that teams are onsite by 1pm to commence setting up.

  • Please coordinate with your team to make sure as many of your team arrives at the same time.

  • Once your team have arrived at Immanuel College, please proceed directly to your site and commence setting up.

  • 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.

  • 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. 

A carparking map and details regarding participant drop off/pick up will be available shortly. 

Thank you to our generous sponsors

Leaderboard

Raised so far

$86,237

Our goal

$175,000