Detroit MOTTEP Foundation 28th Annual LIFE Walk & Run

  • Date Sat 26th July 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Detroit, Michigan
  • Price $43.90 - $49.20
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Join us for the 28th Annual LIFE Walk & Run, hosted by the Detroit MOTTEP Foundation, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the stunning Belle Isle State Park in Detroit, Wayne. This vibrant event is more than just a race; it's a heartfelt celebration of hope, healing, and life, uniting the organ and tissue transplantation communities for nearly three decades. Participants can choose from various race distances, making it accessible for everyone, from avid runners to families enjoying a leisurely walk.

Get ready to make a difference as you join thousands of passionate supporters, donor families, and recipients who come together to promote awareness and compassion in multicultural communities. With over 1.3 million participants since its inception in 1997, the LIFE Walk & Run has grown into Michigan's largest and longest-running event of its kind. Don’t miss out on the early packet pickup on July 22 and 23, where you can collect your t-shirt and race bib ahead of the event. Together, we can inspire change, save lives, and create a healthier, more connected community. Mark your calendars and be part of this uplifting experience!

Organiser's Description

EARLY PACKET PICKUP - IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PICK UP YOUR T-SHIRT AND RACE BIB EARLY TO AVOID REGISTRATION CHECK-IN ON THE MORNING OF THE EVENT, YOU CAN DO SO. EARLY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 7/22, AND WEDNESDAY, 7/23, BOTH DAYS 12:00 NOON UNTIL 6:30 PM, AT OUR OFFICE LOCATED AT 736 LOTHROP, DETROIT, MI 48202.

LIFE Walk/Run is the signature event of The Detroit MOTTEP Foundation. In partnership with Gift of Life Michigan, our sponsors, and countless passionate supporters of nearly three decades, this event has brought together the organ and tissue transplantation communities to save lives. Since its humble beginning in 1997 to promote National Minority Donor Awareness Day, this annual event has been held at the beautiful Belle Isle State Park in Detroit. To date, with over 1.3 million participants, domestic and international, and thousands of lives being directly impacted, this annual gathering has become Michigans largest and longest-running event of its kind and is more than a walk or runits a celebration of hope, healing, and life.

LIFE Walk/Run isnt just our largest annual fundraiser; its a lifeline that supports our mission to expand our reach into multicultural communities, increasing awareness and fostering compassion. By uniting supporters, donors, donor families, recipients and volunteers, this event continues to fuel our vision of a healthier, more connected, and informed community. Together, we Meet The Moments and making an impact that spans generations.

*PLEASE NOTE* All vehicles must display a valid Recreation Passport. For more information on how to purchase one, please click the link to the RECREATION PASSPORT INFORMATION [https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp] from the State of Michigan.

Races

  • 5k Walk

    Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th July 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $43.90

    CLOSED
  • 5k Run

    Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $49.20

    CLOSED
  • 10k Run

    Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $49.20

    CLOSED

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Casino Way, Detroit, 48201, MI, United States

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