Frequently asked questions
Event Information
Registration
Relay For Life offers a discount for early regsitration and children under 6 can enter for free.
Pricing Structure
Youth (6-17) | Adult | Family | |
Super Early Bird Ends Sun 19 Nov 2023 |
$25 | $30 | $65 |
Early Bird Mon 20 Nov 2023 to Sun 14 Jan 2024 |
$25 | $35 | $75 |
General Mon 15 Jan 2024 to Sun 10 Mar 2024 |
$30 | $40 | $85 |
Event Week Mon 11 Mar 2024 to Sat 16 Mar 2024 |
$40 | $50 | $95 |
Please note: Online shirt sales close two weeks prior to the event
Ceremonies
Opening Ceremony: 2:00pm
Candlelight Ceremony: 8:30pm
Closing Ceremony: 10:00pm
Information Session
Come find out more about the Bairnsdale 2024 Relay
Meeting dates to be confirmed. For more information please contact 1300 65 65 85.
Awards
Awards available at the event include:
- Top Fundraising Team
Spirit of Relay
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On The Day
What happens on the day?
Here's what to expect at Relay:
- Opening Ceremony
- Survivors and Carers walk
- Candlelight Ceremony
- Closing ceremony
- Entertainment, kids activities and live music
- Keep those team members walking!
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 remember that 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 team site
- 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
- Folding chairs and tables
- Plastic sheeting or rubber-backed rug (good on cold or damp ground)
- Team site 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
- 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.
Program
Thanks for your interest in Relay For Life! Here’s an overview of what will be happening on the day.
Saturday 16 March
Time | Activity | Location |
---|---|---|
12:00pm | Team check-in opens | Registration Desk |
2:00pm | Opening Ceremony | Stage |
2:15pm | Survivors & Carers Walk | Track |
8:30pm | Candlelight Ceremony | Stage |
10:00pm | Closing Ceremony | Stage |
Sponsors
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 the Community Giving Coordinator via Kelly Fuery: 1300 65 65 85 or relayforlife@cancervic.org.au
Raised so far
$25,667
Our goal