The Campus Relay For Life Registration Challenge officially came to a close on October 5, and the results demonstrate the power of students, volunteers, and staff coming together around a shared mission. Built around the theme “Connected From The Start,” the challenge encouraged participants to Register Early, Unlock 25% Off, Raise Funds, Earn Points, and Win Prizes while helping their event qualify for the upcoming Campus Fall Fumble Challenge.
Over eight days, campuses across the country rallied their communities, creating incredible momentum as we look ahead to the 2027 Relay For Life season.
Registration Challenge by the Numbers
During the challenge, Campus Relay For Life events achieved:
- 2,891 total registered participants
- 1,845 College Relay For Life participants
- 1,046 High School Relay For Life participants
- 69 college events participating in the college bracket
- 31 high schools and 1 middle school participating in the high school bracket
Perhaps most exciting, Campus Relay For Life enters the 2027 season with more than 1,000 additional registered participants year over year, showcasing the growing excitement, engagement, and commitment to the mission across campuses nationwide.
Celebrating Our National Leaders
A special congratulations goes to our overall registration leaders:
College Champion
Relay For Life of Boston College (Massachusetts)
181 registered participants
High School Champion
Relay For Life of Freehold Regional Schools (New Jersey)
208 registered participants
These events set the standard for what is possible when students embrace the mission and mobilize their communities to take action.
Top 5 College Events
- Relay For Life of Boston College – 181 registrations
- Relay For Life of Virginia Tech – 164 registrations
- Relay For Life of Florida State University – 137 registrations
- Relay For Life of the University of Virginia – 105 registrations
- Relay For Life of University of Michigan – 91 registrations
Top 5 High School Events
- Relay For Life of Freehold Regional Schools – 208 registrations
- Relay For Life of Hillview Middle School – 173 registrations
- Relay For Life of West Morris – 137 registrations
- Relay For Life of Tartan High School – 128 registrations
- Relay For Life of Union County Vocational Tech Schools – 95 registrations
Fall Fumble Brackets Coming Soon
The excitement is far from over. The official Campus Fall Fumble Brackets will be announced next week, revealing which events earned their place in the competition and their path toward Fall Fumble success.
Be sure to watch for the announcement and cheer on your campus as the challenge continues.
Thank You
This accomplishment would not have been possible without the dedication of thousands of students, volunteer leaders, advisors, and staff members who worked tirelessly to recruit participants and build excitement across their campuses.
Thank you for proving that when we are Connected From The Start, we can accomplish incredible things together. The momentum created during this challenge has set the stage for an exciting 2027 season, and we cannot wait to see what comes next.
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