Relay for Life 2026 happening next weekend

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Locals across Yuma County are invited to attend Relay for Life 2026, happening next weekend.

The event is happening Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and it is "to honor those impacted by cancer while raising funds to support research, patient services and advocacy efforts," according to a press release.

This year's event also marks Relay for Life of Yuma County's 30th anniversary, where they have raised more than $3.5 million to support the American Cancer Society's mission to end cancer.

During the event, there will be live entertainment, food and drink vendors, and other activities for attendees to participate in.

There will also be a Luminaria Ceremony in the evening, "where glowing luminaria bags line the track in honor and memory of those affected by cancer," the press release says.

To learn more about the upcoming event, or to register, click here or read the press release below.