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 DaySunday August 23rd, 2026
Time9:00am (Registration opens at 7:30am)
LocationBlossom Music Center1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
FeesEarly Bird – $26 thru June 5Regular – $40 – June 6 thru August 20Late – $45 – August 21 thru race day
Race Packet PickupEarly Packet Pickup– Wednesday, August 19: 10am-2pm4775 Richmond Road | Cleveland, Ohio 44128
– Thursday, August 20: 10am-2pm4775 Richmond Road | Cleveland, Ohio 44128
Race Day Packet Pickup– Sunday, August 23: Beginning at 7:30amBlossom Music Center | 1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
What You GetT- ShirtMyLaps BibTag Timing 5K resultsCustom finisher medals for all participants5K AwardsPost race refreshments
DonationsThere 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
AwardsTop 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 InformationFor more information, please contact Hermes Sport and Events: 216-623-9933