Hawthorn (Boroondara) 2025

Registration

Relay For Life offers a discount for early regsitration and children under 6 can enter for free.

Pricing Structure

Please note: Online shirt sales close two weeks prior to the event

Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony: 10:00am

Candlelight Ceremony: 9:00pm

Closing Ceremony: 9:30pm

Information Session

Come find out more about the Hawthorn Boroondara 2025 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
• Top Fundraising Person
• Tiffany Jacobs Spirit of Relay
• Best Campsite
• Best Costume
• Best Baton

Find us on Social!

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

• Facebook

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
• Food trucks with a variety of options
• 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.

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

Saturday 22 March

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 Erica Martignon:  1300 65 65 85 or relayforlife@cancervic.org.au