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The Legacy Garden is one of the most meaningful traditions of the Gift of Life Walk & Run—a place where donor families, recipients, and supporters come together to remember, reflect, and celebrate loved ones' incredible gift.
As we prepare for the 2026 Gift of Life Walk & Run on August 23 at Blossom Music Center, we invite you to honor your loved one with a personalized Legacy Garden sign.
Location
Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Event 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 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.
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
$35,080
Raised of $0
Top Fundraisers
Top Individuals (220)
View AllKatie Dougherty Zuercher
$1,870.00 raised of $1,000.00
Lynda Corea
$1,798.00 raised of $1,000.00
Christie Mitchell-Mata
$602.00 raised of $500.00
Kathy Kline
$456.00 raised of $500.00
Griff Hill
$454.00 raised of $1,000.00
Top Teams (66)
View AllIn Memory of Eirelyn & Jared Zuercher
$2,340.00 raised of $1,000.00
Pete’s Wacky Racers
$1,802.00 raised of $5,000.00
Bob ‘N Lou & Charlie Too
$1,316.00 raised of $16,000.00
Angels Beside Us
$1,275.00 raised of $5,000.00
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Event Location
Blossom Music Center
Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 US
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