Transplant Games 5k

Saturday, July 6, 2024 Past event
8:30 AM CDT
Birmingham, Alabama
Free · 4 races
5km

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring Transplant Games 5K on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Birmingham, Jefferson! This uplifting event invites both Games attendees and the general public to participate in a 5K Run/Walk that celebrates resilience and hope. The course winds through the picturesque host city, providing a scenic backdrop for runners and walkers, including transplant recipients, living donors, and their supporters.

The Transplant Games 5K is more than just a race; it’s a powerful celebration of life and the transformative impact of organ donation. Participants will unite in a spirit of camaraderie, embracing the journey of triumph over adversity. This event not only promotes a healthy, active lifestyle post-transplant but also fosters community and gratitude, raising awareness for the incredible possibilities that arise from the generosity of donors. Lace up your shoes and be part of this meaningful occasion that honors life and the gift of organ donation!

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Races

  • Transplant Games 5k Public Division

    8:30 AM CDT

    Free

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  • Transplant Games Division 1

    8:30 AM CDT

    Free

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  • Transplant Games Division 2

    8:30 AM CDT

    Free

    Entries closed
  • Transplant Games Division 3

    8:30 AM CDT

    Free

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

The 5k Run/Walk at the Transplant Games of America is a community event open to Games attendees as well as the general public. Participants, including transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, and supporters, lace up their shoes to embark on a journey that symbolizes triumph over adversity. Against the backdrop of camaraderie and shared determination, the 5k course winds through the host city, providing a scenic and invigorating route for runners and walkers alike.

This event serves as a powerful testament to the transformative impact of organ transplantation, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle post-transplant. Beyond the competition, it fosters a sense of community, unity, and gratitude, as participants collectively celebrate life, embrace the gift of organ donation, and promote awareness of the life-changing possibilities that arise from the generosity of donors.

Location

2100 Richard Arrington Blvd., Birmingham, 35203, AL, United States

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