Gift of Life Walk & Run

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 Lifebanc’s 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