New Relay For Life Peterhead 2025

Peterhead Relay For Life 2025 is a family festival celebrating the power of community fundraising in the fight to beat cancer.

Candle of Hope ceremony 11pm

Relay For Life is a community festival celebrating the power of fundraising in the fight to beat cancer. Teams fundraise for life-saving cancer research, then unite at a weekend-long festival to honour everyone who has been affected by cancer.

The festival is focused around a 24-hour relay where team members take it in turns to walk around a track to show that together we will beat cancer. There will be music and activities throughout the 24-hour event, and a Candle of Hope ceremony to honour every life touched by cancer.

Dedicating candles to someone no longer with us, a friend or family member living with cancer, a loved one who has survived, or hope for the future – a world where all cancers are cured.

Entry is free, simply join your local Relay by starting a team, joining a team or by taking part as a survivor.

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What can I expect on the day?

Each Relay is organised by a dedicated local volunteer committee, driven by their passion to make a difference. Teams, cancer survivors and volunteers come together to show that together we are beating cancer. 

During a Relay For Life event, you’ll experience special moments that bring everyone together: 

• We honour Survivors of cancer, our special guests, as they begin the walk with their inspiring Lap of Honour.
• Teams take turns to walk for the duration of the event, showing the power of community spirit to help beat cancer.
• We enjoy a variety of games and music from local performers – there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
• We hear about Cancer Research UK’s scientific breakthroughs.
• The Candle of Hope ceremony gives us a moment to reflect and honour everyone affected by cancer.
• The closing ceremony celebrates our progress and inspires us all to continue our efforts to beat cancer.

Information

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

This venue is suitable for wheelchair users.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes

What’s the nearest station?

The nearest station is Broughty Ferry. Please check public transport before you travel.

Is there parking?

Yes, parking is available.

Can I buy food and drinks on the day?

Yes, you can. You are also welcome to bring along any food and drinks that you might like with you.

What happens if it rains?

We will Relay on! Please come prepared for wet and cold weather.

What do I need to bring with me?

Your Relay t-shirt and if the event is overnight, please bring a tent and sleeping bag. You might also like to bring any food and drinks, a chair, sun cream, an umbrella (just in case!), warm clothes, spare socks and shoes, and any materials that you need for your fundraising stall (e.g. a gazebo and trestle table).

How your money makes a difference

Each year, Relay For Life achieves something truly remarkable – raising over £1 million for life-saving cancer research. Every penny raised makes a difference.  

£4 buys a kilo of dry ice, which keeps delicate biological samples at the right temperature while our scientists perform their experiments.  

£50 buys a microscope lens, meaning our scientists can focus on the small details that could help us beat cancer. 

Cancer Research UK runs an invaluable resource called Cancer Chat – an online, moderated discussion forum available 24/7. This platform provides a safe space for anyone seeking to discuss various aspects of the disease. Running this vital service for our 115,000 members costs around £400 each day.  

Explore more of the remarkable research that your money will help fund Where your money goes.

1 in 2 people born in the UK after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime. Our research saves lives. We are absolutely determined to continue our vital research to create better treatments for tomorrow, but we need your help today. Your fundraising will make a difference, and together we will beat cancer.

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