Learn About Relay
Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.
At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length. Relayers do not have to walk all night, but each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event.
What to Expect at a Relay Event
What Is Relay
Each year, more than 3.5 million people in 5,000 communities in the United States, along with additional communities in 20 other countries, gather to take part in this global phenomenon and raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer.
Why We Fundraise
Thanks in part to generous contributions to Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society helps people to get well, stay well, find cures and fight back against cancer. Funds raised through Relay For Life help to create a world with more cancer survivors.
What Is Relay?
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