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Detroit MOTTEP Foundation 29th Annual LIFE Walk & Run

Detroit, Michigan, United States

calendar_today 01 Aug, 2026

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About the Event

Event Location Change - This year, the LIFE Walk and Run will be held at ROUGE PARK in Detroit, MI

LIFE Walk/Run is the signature event of The Detroit MOTTEP Foundation. In partnership with Gift of Life Michigan, our sponsors, and countless passionate supporters of nearly three decades, this event has brought together the organ and tissue transplantation communities to save lives. Since its humble beginning in 1997 to promote National Minority Donor Awareness Day, this annual event has been held at the beautiful Belle Isle State Park in Detroit. To date, with over 1.3 million participants, domestic and international, and thousands of lives being directly impacted, this annual gathering has become Michigan’s largest and longest-running event of its kind and is more than a walk or run—it’s a celebration of hope, healing, and life.

LIFE Walk/Run isn’t just our largest annual fundraiser; it’s a lifeline that supports our mission to expand our reach into multicultural communities, increasing awareness and fostering compassion. By uniting supporters, donors, donor families, recipients, and volunteers, this event continues to fuel our vision of a healthier, more connected, and informed community. Together, we Meet The Moments and make an impact that spans generations.

Races Offered

10k Run

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

5k Run

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

5k Walk

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:30

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Detroit.

thermostat Temperature

17.2° / 26.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.8° / 25.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 26m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.4 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

11.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

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72.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:40

nightlight Sunset

20:30

About Detroit

Learn more about the host city, Detroit.

Detroit is a major metropolis in the US state of Michigan that has had a profound impact on the world. From the advent of the automotive assembly line to the Motown sound, modern techno and rock music, Detroit continues to shape both American and global culture. The city has seen many of its historic buildings renovated, and is bustling with new developments and attractions that complement its world-class museums and theatres. After a long economic slump and decrease in population, Detroit has developed a reputation for crime and urban decline, but revitalization means that it is an exciting destination filled with technological advance and historic charm.