Border (Albury/Wodonga) 2025

Welcome!

Border Relay For Life is a fun and moving experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services. Relay is a chance for the 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 to raise money to help save more lives.

Let’s gather your friends, family, colleagues or community groups, and join with other local community members, to take part in Cancer Council’s 23rd Border Relay For Life and make strides towards a cancer free future: start or join a team in the 2025 Border Relay today!

If you have any questions reach out to your Community Fundraising Coordinator: Brianna Brown (Carracher) 02 6937 2605 | briannac@nswcc.org.au

More information about the event

Fundraising goal

Raised so far

$329

Our goal

$150,000

Event details

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Frequently asked questions

Event Information

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Registration

  • Super Early Bird Adult = $15 (Until 30 June)
    Super Early Bird Family = $40 (Until 30 June)

  • Early Bird Adult = $20 (From 1 Jul – 31 Aug)
  • Early Bird Youth/student = $15 (From 1 Jul – 31 Aug) (*with student card)

  • Standard Adult = $25 (from 1 Sept)
  • Standard Family = $60 (from 1 Sept)
  • Youth/Student = $20 (from 1 Sept) (*with student card)
  • Youth (8-13 yrs) = $15
  • Child under 8 = Free
  • Student  13 to 18 years or with student card = $20

  • T-shirt on the day $20

Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony: 9:30AM – Saturday 18th October
Candlelight Ceremony: 8:00PM – Saturday 18th October
Closing Ceremony: 9:30AM – Sunday 19th October

 

Information Session

Come find out more about Border Relay For Life, collect team shirts, raffle books and more!

  • Tuesday 19th August
  • Tuesday 16th September
  • Tuesday 14th October

 

Each session will be held at Commercial Club Albury from 7:00PM to 8:00PM


Join the Facebook Group to keep up to date with more details on what to expect at each: https://www.facebook.com/groups/borderrfl

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:

  • Highest Community Fundraiser
  • Highest Corporate Fundraiser
  • Highest School Fundraiser
  • Best Dressed Team
  • Best Themed Tent
  • Miss Relay

    On The Day

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    What happens on the day?

    Get excited because the Relay has arrived!

    Here's what to expect at Relay:

    • Opening Ceremony
    • Survivors and Carers Lap
    • Survivors & Carers Afternoon Tea
    • Entertainment
    • Candlelight Ceremony of Hope
    • Closing ceremony
    • Keep those team members walking!

    You don’t have to stay on the track all night, but we encourage teams to always have at least one person on the track 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
    • 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.

    Program

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

    Saturday 18th October

    Time

    Activity

    Location

    8:00am

    Team check-in opens

    Registration Desk

    9.30am

    Opening Ceremony

    Stage

    9:45am

    Survivors & Carers Walk

    Track

    10:00am

    Survivor and Carer Morning Tea

    Clubrooms

    4:00pm

    Miss Relay Pageant

    Front of Stage

    8:00pm

    Candlelight Ceremony

    Stage

     

    Sunday 19th October

    Time

    Activity

    Location

    7:00am

    Super Sunday begins!

    Track

    9:00am

    Head shaves on the Stage

    Stage

    9.30am

    Closing Ceremony

    Stage

    Sponsors

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    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 Brianna Brown (Carracher) on 02 6937 2605 | briannac@nswcc.org.au

    Survivors & Carers

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    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.

    We are currently finalising details for Survivors and Carers. We encourage you to pre-register for the Survivors and Carers Lap and we will notify you once details are confirmed.

    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 | relayforlife@nswcc.org.au

    Under 18s

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    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 will be emailed to youth upon registering for the event.

    All youth are required to have the consent of their parent/guardian via the form above. Failure to do so will result in the youth being unable to attend the Relay For Life event.

    There will be limited on the day registrations available.

    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.

    Thank you to our Major Sponsor

    Thank you to our Media Partners

    Thank you to our Sponsors & Supporters

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