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
Event summary
Join the vibrant community at the Gift of Life Walk & Run on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the stunning Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit. This uplifting event features a 5K race and a 1K walk, celebrating the incredible contributions of organ, eye, and tissue donors while honoring their loved ones and recognizing transplant recipients. With a mission to educate the community about the importance of donation and to support donor families throughout Northeast Ohio, the event promises a day filled with family activities, delicious food trucks, live music, and much more.
Participants can expect a festive atmosphere as they come together to raise awareness for a vital cause. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, with the race kicking off at 9:00 AM. Early Bird registration is available for only $26 until June 5, with regular and late registration options leading up to race day. Every participant will receive a T-shirt, custom finisher medal, and the chance to win awards in various age categories. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fun and community spirit!
Participants can expect a festive atmosphere as they come together to raise awareness for a vital cause. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, with the race kicking off at 9:00 AM. Early Bird registration is available for only $26 until June 5, with regular and late registration options leading up to race day. Every participant will receive a T-shirt, custom finisher medal, and the chance to win awards in various age categories. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fun and community spirit!
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.
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
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.
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
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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