Frequently asked questions
Event Information
Registration
Relay For Life offers pricing for adults, youth and families depending upon how early you register prior to your event. Please refer to the below table for more information.
Pricing Structure
Youth (6-17) | Adult | Family** | |
Super Early Bird Ends Sun 10 Nov 2024 |
$25 | $30 | $65 |
Early Bird Mon 11 Nov 2024 12:00 am to Sun 12 Jan 2025 11:59 pm |
$25 | $35 | $75 |
General Mon 13 Jan 2025 12:00 am to Sun 23 Feb 2025 11:59 pm |
$30 | $40 | $85 |
Event Weekend | $40 | $50 | $95 |
*Children under 6 can enter the event for free.
Ceremonies
Opening Ceremony: 10.00am
Candlelight Ceremony: 9.00pm
Closing Ceremony: 10.00pm
Information Session
Come find out more about the Portland 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
- Spirit of Relay
- Top Dog
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On The Day
What happens on the day?
Get excited because the Relay has arrived! Head on down early to check-in and pick up an event program, site map and shirts or merchandise at the registration desk upon arrival.
Here's what to expect at Relay:
- Opening Ceremony
- Survivors and Carers walk
- Candlelight Ceremony
- Closing ceremony
- Entertainment, kids activities and live music (throughout the day and night)
What to bring to Relay
Be sure to come to Relay prepared! Check the forecast the night before and be prepared for inclement weather. 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.)
- Folding chairs and tables
- Plastic sheeting or rubber-backed rug (good on cold or damp ground)
- Campsite decorations and team banners
- Team costumes
- Camera to capture those special moments
What not to bring
- Pets (guide dogs and service dogs are welcome)
- Bikes, scooters or roller blades/skates
- Glass
- 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 1st March
Time | Activity | Location |
---|---|---|
8.30am | Team check-in opens | Registration Desk |
10.00am | Opening Ceremony | Stage |
10.15am | Survivors & Carers Walk | Track |
11.00am | Survivors & Carers Morning Tea | TBA |
9.00pm | 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 Engagement Coordinator via Rachel Leonard : 1300 65 65 85 or portlandrfl@cancervic.org.au
Leaderboard
Raised so far
$13,147
Our goal