Gift of Life Walk & Run
- Date Sun 23rd August 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Gift of Life Walk & Run on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the beautiful Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. This inspiring community event will feature a 5K race and a 1K walk, celebrating the incredible contributions of organ, eye, and tissue donors. It’s a day dedicated to honoring those who have given the gift of life, recognizing transplant recipients, and providing hope to those still waiting for their chance.
Starting at 9:00 AM, with registration opening at 7:30 AM, participants can enjoy a fun-filled day with family activities, delicious food trucks, and live music. Special guests include a beloved Cavs Legend, Moondog the mascot, and the Cavaliers Entertainment Team, ensuring a lively atmosphere! Participants will also have the chance to win exciting prizes, including a signed basketball and an autographed Cavs jersey. Your involvement supports Lifebanc’s mission of educating the community on organ donation and providing vital services to donor families throughout Northeast Ohio. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference and celebrate life!
Starting at 9:00 AM, with registration opening at 7:30 AM, participants can enjoy a fun-filled day with family activities, delicious food trucks, and live music. Special guests include a beloved Cavs Legend, Moondog the mascot, and the Cavaliers Entertainment Team, ensuring a lively atmosphere! Participants will also have the chance to win exciting prizes, including a signed basketball and an autographed Cavs jersey. Your involvement supports Lifebanc’s mission of educating the community on organ donation and providing vital services to donor families throughout Northeast Ohio. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference and celebrate life!
Organiser's Description
THE LIFEBANC GIFT OF LIFE WALK & RUN is a powerful community event celebrating organ, eye and tissue donors, honoring their loved ones, recognizing transplant recipients, and providing hope to those still waiting for a hero. Join us on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Blossom Music Center for a 5K race, 1K walk, family activities, food trucks, music, and more all in support of Lifebancs mission to educate our community about organ, eye, and tissue donation and support donor families throughout Northeast Ohio.
The need for organ and tissue donors in Northeast Ohio is great. Lifebanc pursues a future where everyone on the transplant waiting list receives a life-saving transplant. All fundraising goes towards educating the community about organ, eye, and tissue donation for transplantation as well as providing support services for donor families.
In partnership with the CLEVELAND CAVALIERS, this year's Gift of Life Walk & Run will feature appearances by a Cavs Legend, taking photos and signing autographs, Moondog, the Cavs mascot and The Cavs Entertainment Team will amp people up before the run. Special Guest Stefani Schaefer will interview Lifebanc CEO, Katie Payne before the Legacy Garden ceremony. The Cavaliers will be giving away a signed basketball to a lucky Team Cavs racer and everyone who registers will be entered to win an autographed Cavs jersey from Lifebanc and The Cavs
Race Day
Sunday August 23rd, 2026
TIME
9:00am (Registration opens at 7:30am)
LOCATION
Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Fees
Early Bird - $26 thru June 5
REGULAR - $40 - June 6 thru August 20
LATE - $45 - August 21 thru race day
Race Packet Pickup
Early Packet Pickup
- Wednesday, August 19: 10am-2pm
4775 Richmond Road | Cleveland, Ohio 44128
- Thursday, August 20: 10am-2pm
4775 Richmond Road | Cleveland, Ohio 44128
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
- Sunday, August 23: Beginning at 7:30am
Blossom Music Center | 1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
WHAT YOU GET
T- Shirt
MyLaps BibTag Timing 5K results
Custom finisher medals for all participants
5K Awards
Post race refreshments
DONATIONS
There is a standard 4% processing fee for all donations made online. If you would like to skip the fee, we welcome you to send a check directly to Lifebanc at this address:
Lifebanc
PO Box 933388
Cleveland, OH 44193
AWARDS
Top runner Male and Female in the 5K.
Top 3 Male and Female in each age group: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40--49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & Over.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, please contact Hermes Sport and Events: 216-623-9933
The need for organ and tissue donors in Northeast Ohio is great. Lifebanc pursues a future where everyone on the transplant waiting list receives a life-saving transplant. All fundraising goes towards educating the community about organ, eye, and tissue donation for transplantation as well as providing support services for donor families.
In partnership with the CLEVELAND CAVALIERS, this year's Gift of Life Walk & Run will feature appearances by a Cavs Legend, taking photos and signing autographs, Moondog, the Cavs mascot and The Cavs Entertainment Team will amp people up before the run. Special Guest Stefani Schaefer will interview Lifebanc CEO, Katie Payne before the Legacy Garden ceremony. The Cavaliers will be giving away a signed basketball to a lucky Team Cavs racer and everyone who registers will be entered to win an autographed Cavs jersey from Lifebanc and The Cavs
Race Day
Sunday August 23rd, 2026
TIME
9:00am (Registration opens at 7:30am)
LOCATION
Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Fees
Early Bird - $26 thru June 5
REGULAR - $40 - June 6 thru August 20
LATE - $45 - August 21 thru race day
Race Packet Pickup
Early Packet Pickup
- Wednesday, August 19: 10am-2pm
4775 Richmond Road | Cleveland, Ohio 44128
- Thursday, August 20: 10am-2pm
4775 Richmond Road | Cleveland, Ohio 44128
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
- Sunday, August 23: Beginning at 7:30am
Blossom Music Center | 1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
WHAT YOU GET
T- Shirt
MyLaps BibTag Timing 5K results
Custom finisher medals for all participants
5K Awards
Post race refreshments
DONATIONS
There is a standard 4% processing fee for all donations made online. If you would like to skip the fee, we welcome you to send a check directly to Lifebanc at this address:
Lifebanc
PO Box 933388
Cleveland, OH 44193
AWARDS
Top runner Male and Female in the 5K.
Top 3 Male and Female in each age group: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40--49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & Over.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, please contact Hermes Sport and Events: 216-623-9933
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