Gift of Life Walk & Run
Gift of Life Walk & Run is a running race on August 23, 2026 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- August 23, 2026 (31 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
58°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stow 4 Se, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Population
50,864
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,056 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Gift of Life Walk & Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
31
Days to train
- Race
- Gift of Life Walk & Run
- Date
- August 23, 2026
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Gift of Life Walk & Run
Aug 23, 2026