Detroit MOTTEP Foundation 29th Annual LIFE Walk & Run
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Detroit, Michigan
- Price $33.50 - $38.83
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the 29th Annual LIFE Walk & Run on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the stunning Rouge Park in Detroit, Wayne! This vibrant event, organized by the Detroit MOTTEP Foundation in collaboration with Gift of Life Michigan, has been a beacon of hope and healing for nearly three decades. With race distances designed for all participants, the LIFE Walk & Run is not only a fundraising effort but a heartfelt celebration of life, fostering awareness about organ and tissue donation within multicultural communities. Since its inception in 1997, the event has attracted over 1.3 million participants, making it Michigan's largest and longest-running gathering of its kind.
Experience the joy of community as you join supporters, donors, donor families, recipients, and volunteers in a powerful movement to save lives. Together, we will honor the spirit of giving and the importance of organ donation while connecting with one another in a meaningful way. Mark your calendars for this inspiring day filled with positivity, connection, and a shared mission to create a healthier future for all. Don't miss out on being part of something truly special!
Experience the joy of community as you join supporters, donors, donor families, recipients, and volunteers in a powerful movement to save lives. Together, we will honor the spirit of giving and the importance of organ donation while connecting with one another in a meaningful way. Mark your calendars for this inspiring day filled with positivity, connection, and a shared mission to create a healthier future for all. Don't miss out on being part of something truly special!
Organiser's Description
_EVENT LOCATION CHANGE_
THIS YEAR, THE LIFE WALK AND RUN WILL BE HELD AT ROUGE PARK IN DETROIT, MI
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 make an impact that spans generations.
THIS YEAR, THE LIFE WALK AND RUN WILL BE HELD AT ROUGE PARK IN DETROIT, MI
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 make an impact that spans generations.
Races
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5k Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$33.50
CLOSED -
5k Run
Incl. $3.83 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.83
CLOSED -
10k Run
Incl. $3.83 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (7:45AM EDT)
$38.83
CLOSED
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Rouge Park, Detroit, 48228, MI, United States
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