2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour Application

Apply to be part of the 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour today by completing the form below.

Applicant Details

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone number *

If other, please specify here

Organisation details

Provide the name and a brief description of the organisation or event you are applying on behalf of *

What is your role within or connection to this organisation, event or region?

Organisation/event website *

Organisation postal address *

Suburb *

Postcode *

If other, please specify

Application

Why would you like to host the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour in 2026?

How would you showcase the Lexus Melbourne Cup if the Tour was to visit your organisation, region or event? Provide examples *

Please tell us about any upcoming major events (e.g. community celebrations, fundraisers, race days, etc.) in your area between May and October including key dates.

What resources do you have available to promote and support a Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour visit?* Examples might include a photographer, local media, social media channels, venues, catering, transport or accommodation.

Do you have any local legends, racing identities or celebrities that could attend and support a Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour visit?

Has the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour previously visited your organisation, region or event? Provide dates and details.

Town/Region

What is the name of the town/region where the cup visit would take place? *

Give an overview of town/region you are representing including any unique and interesting history, events, landmarks, features and facts?

Does your town/region have a historical link to racing or the Melbourne Cup? Provide details.

Community/Fundraising

The Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour supports communities to help raise awareness and funds for local, state and national not-for-profit organisations. Each Tour stop empowers regions to support charities, community programs and initiatives that leave a lasting and positive legacy. As part of your Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour application do you intend to include any community support or fundraising?

Yes

Provide the name and details of a local, state or national not for profit or community initiative or organisation that you would like to support as part of the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour visit.

How would this fundraising positively impact your local community?

Provide ideas and examples of how you might raise funds and awareness for your chosen cause?

Supporting documents

Please upload any additional documentation (example event plan, reference letters, maps, tourism brochures, testimonials, videos or images from past events) to assist your application.

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