Community
12 September, 2025
Registrations open for Relay 2026
EARLY registrations are now open for teams and individuals keen to join the 2026 Relay for Life event in Warrnambool.
Local event organiser Jodie Carey and her team of volunteers have begun planning in earnest for next year’s event, to be held on Saturday, February 21.
“Last year we raised in excess of $70,000 across the Warrnambool district and we’re confident that we can once again get near that, or perhaps even go better,” Jodie said.
“But it’s not just about fundraising for the Cancer Council, it’s about creating awareness, remembering loved ones lost and recognising those who have been through or are still undertaking cancer treatment, as well as their carers.
“We had over 300 participants brave the very warm conditions in February this year and we’re hoping to have just as much support at our 2026 event; it would be great to also see some new walkers and new teams, particularly sporting clubs, schools, community groups and others.”
With registrations for next year’s event now open online, anyone interested in joining can take advantage of the ‘super early bird sale’ prices up until October 19.
Early bird sale prices close on December 21 while general sale registrations close on February 15.
The 2026 Relay for Life will again be held on the oval at Deakin University, Warrnambool, from 12 noon until 10.30pm.
To register your team (or to register as an individual) simply head to the Warrnambool Relay for Life website and follow the links on the page.
Anyone wishing to join the Warrnambool committee is welcome to attend the next meeting, which will be held at the Merri River School from 6pm on Tuesday, October 7.
