Darwin 2025

Welcome to Darwin Relay For Life! Relay is a fun and moving experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention, and support services. It’s 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. Join the thousands of Australians who take part in Cancer Council’s Relay For Life each year and make strides towards a cancer free future: start or join a team in the 2025 Relay today! Event contact: Page Gravenall | fundraising@cancernt.org.au

Frequently asked questions

Event Information

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Registration

Adult (12 years and above)

Early Bird = Until 28th February 2025 $25 per person
Standard = From 28th February to 17th July 2025: $35 per person

Children (0 – 11 years old)

Child (0-11) = FREE

T-shirt = NA

Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony:  6pm – 18th July 2025
Candlelight Ceremony: 8:00pm – 18th July 2025
Closing Ceremony: 7.30am – 19th July 2025

Information Session

We will have a committee meeting in February 2025 (date to be confirmed). Whether you have participated in Relay For Life before, or if you are new to the event and have some questions before you would like to register, we encourage anyone to attend!

We will then have additional captains’ meetings in the months leading up to July. We will have two captains’ meetings in July before the event where captains receive programs, site numbers and an overview of the event.

If you have any queries or would like to keep up to date with information and meeting schedules, please email Page at fundraising@cancernt.org.au or call our office on 08 8944 1800.

Awards

Awards available at the event include:

  • Highest Community Fundraiser
  • Highest Corporate Fundraiser
  • Best Dressed Team
  • Best Themed Tent
  • Highest Lap Count

 

    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. Check with our Relay team on 08 8944 1800 fundraising@cancernt.org.au for special info about Relay for life Darwin 2025:

    • 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 all 12 hours, 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 over 12 hours and can be cool overnight. 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
    • 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.

    Day 1 Friday 18th July 2025

    Time Activity Location
    4:30pm Team check-in opens Registration Desk
    6:00pm Opening Ceremony Stage
    6:30pm Survivors & Carers Lap Track
    7:00pm Entertainment Begins Stage
    8:00pm Candlelight Ceremony Stage
    8:30pm Entertainment until 12am Stage/Track
    1am Change direction around the oval - keep walking until 6am rooster crow Track

    Day 2 Saturday 19th July, 2025

    Time Activity Location
    6:00am Breakfast available Food Precinct
    7:30am Final Lap and 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 our Support Team: 1300 65 65 85

    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.

    Our communities wouldn’t be the same without you, so thank you!

    If you are having trouble registering, please contact our support team – 08 8944 1800 or email fundraising@cancernt.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.

    If you are a School Team, please contact our fundraising coordinator Page Gravenall | fundraising@cancernt.org.au

    Thank you to our generous sponsors

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