Portland & District 2025

Welcome!

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 Portland 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 Portland Relay today!

Frequently asked questions

Event Information

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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

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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

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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 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

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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 the Community Engagement Coordinator via Rachel Leonard :  1300 65 65 85 or portlandrfl@cancervic.org.au

Leaderboard

Raised so far

$8,530

Our goal

$50,000