Derwent Valley 2025

Registration fees 

Child (0-6) - $10 per person

Youth (7-17) - $25 per person

Adult (18+) - $35 per person

Team Captain (18+) - $25 per person

Family (2 Adult & 2 Youth) - $70 per family

Survivors and Carers Lap Only - FREE

Refund Policy

Cancer Council do not offer refunds and our general policy is to treat your money as a donation. Should you have made an error whilst registering or donating please contact your local Cancer Council office for assistance.

Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony (CELEBRATE): 1pm Saturday

Candle Light Ceremony (REMEMBER): 8:30pm Saturday

Closing Ceremony (FIGHT BACK): 9am Sunday

Awards

Awards available at the event include:

1. Best Team Theme
2. Best Team Baton
3. Spirit of Relay
4. Highest Fundraising Team
5. Others TBC

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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 Saturday 22nd February, 2025

Day 2 Sunday 23rd February, 2025 

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.

Check with our Relay Event Coordinator: Eliza Hesketh, 6169 1911, ehesketh@cancertas.org.au for special info about the Derwent Valley 2025 Relay.

Activities

• Egg and Spoon Race
• Wig Walk Lap
• Three-Legged Lap
• Tug-o-war Centre
• Conga Lap
• T2T Car Lap
• Mad Hatters Lap
• Silent Disco by Kombi Krew Activity
• Bra Walk Lap
• Boxers Walk Lap
• Sack Race
• ALL TBC

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:

• Campsite decorations and team banners
• Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm
• Your Relay For Life top
• Comfortable walking/running shoes
• Warm clothing (pants, jackets, beanies, gloves, etc.)
• Wet weather gear (raincoat, poncho, umbrella, etc.)
• Torch and spare batteries
• Team costumes
• Spending money and loose change (to purchase food, a candle bag, merchandise or an activity)
• Camera to capture those special moments!

What not to bring

• Alcohol
• Pets (guide dogs and service dogs are welcome)
• Bikes, scooters or roller blades/skates
• Glass containers or bottles
• 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.

Purchase your merchandise online HERE and pick up at a local Cancer Council office - no delivery.

Contact your local Cancer Council office to pick up the items before the event OR simply make your way to the Merchandise marquee at the event and we’ll have your item ready for you.

Hobart – Eliza Hesketh 6169 1911, 15 Princes St, Sandy Bay 7005

Launceston – Sophie Avnell 6779 1104, 69 Howick St, Launceston 7250

Devonport – Sarah Hirst, 6419 4206, Suite 2, 45 Best St, Devonport 7310

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 Cancer Council Tasmania team: specialevents@cancertas.org.au.

Principal Sponsor

Premium Sponsor

Statewide Supporters

Local Supporters

Youth Policy

The Cancer Council requires that every person under the age of 18 must have approval by a parent or guardian to register for and participate in Relay For Life events. 

Youth Teams

Cancer Council Tasmania requires that teams where the majority of members are under 18 must have two registered adult supervisors present at all times throughout the Relay For Life event. Youth Team Supervisors must be over 21 years of age and are responsible for the behaviour and conduct of the youth they oversee. 

Code of Conduct for Youth Teams

We want all participants to enjoy their Relay For Life experience. Common sense is key to everyone having a good time. This means considering and being respectful of the needs of other participants, abiding by the event rules and complying with all reasonable requests from members of the organising committee or Cancer Council Tasmania staff. 

If you are a School Team, please contact your Event Coordinator Eliza Hesketh ehesketh@cancertas.org.au.

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 – 6169 1900 / specialevents@cancertas.org.au