Event Details
Relay For Life is a grass roots, community-based team event. Led by community volunteers.
Relay is more than a walk it's about coming together as a community to celebrate live, save lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. We take time to walk the track symbolizing the cancer patient's journey. We join forces with teams from business, family and friends to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Teams sell food, have carnival games, and hold other activities throughout the evening. Check out our fun activities scheduled and our Event Flyer
Come let us be each other's HOPE!
Event Schedule
Survivor and Caregiver Celebration
Join us from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm for our Survivor and Caregiver Celebration at Aunty Sally's Luau Hale. Click here for our Survivor Celebration Flyer for more info.
Opening Ceremony 4:00 pm
Time to get started. We kick off the event by honoring everyone who's been affected by cancer and everyone who has contributed to the success of this year's Relay season. Join us at 4:00 pm as we kickoff our 27th Annual Relay For Life Event of Hilo.
Survivor/Caregiver Walk 4:00 pm
Survivors and Caregivers are the heart and soul of Relay For Life events. We honor their strength and courage with every step they take. It doesn't matter if you were diagnosed 10 days ago or 10 years ago, you can walk while everyone gathers together to cheer you on. Right after our opening ceremony at 4:00 pm we will have our opening lap at Relay. This lap is lead by our Survivors and Caregivers!
Hula 4:15 pm
New Hope Hula Sisters perform
Sponsorship Lap 5:00 pm
Parade of Teams 6:00 pm
Check out our team's spirit as they parade around the track
Musical Chairs 6:15 pm
Always a crowd favorite. Grab your chair and join us in the field in front of the stage as we play Musical Chairs.
Hula 7:00 pm
Line Dancing 7:15 pm
Let's get our "Boot Scottin Boogie" on!
Zumba 8:00 pm
Fight Back Ceremony 8:45 pm
Join Glow Hawaii House of Cheer as we pledge to fight back against cancer.
Luminaria Ceremony 9:00 pm
During this ceremony we represent everyone touched by cancer with a Luminaria. Each light represents a life—a life taken by cancer, a survivor of cancer, or a support for a person still fighting the disease. It's a powerful demonstration that gives people the opportunity to grieve but also offers comfort and hope. Visit the Luminaria Tent to purchase Luminaria.
Silent Lap 9:45 pm
A time to reflect, remember loved ones and honor those who are currently fighting the battle.
Spirit of Relay Awards 10:00 pm
Join us at center stage as we honor our event leadership team, sponsors and teams that help to make the event possible.
Mr./Ms. Relay 10:30 pm
Always a crowd favorite. Cheer on our contestants as they vie for the Mr r Ms. Relay Crown.
Live Country Music 11:00 pm
Join Bending Elbows as they perform live on the center stage.
Closing Ceremony 11:45-Midnight
Our closing ceremony is the time to commit to take action and help lead the fight for a world free from cancer. It's a time to celebrate what we've accomplished together and a time to unify for the work that needs to be done moving forward.