Rally for Life

The 2026 Rally for Life is a 5K run/walk event to support organ, tissue and eye donation. Join forces with donor families, recipients, living donors and donation supporters as we fight to make a difference for the 100,000 Americans in need of a lifesaving transplant. We rally for hope. We rally for our heroes. We rally for life. Where Werner Park 12356 Ballpark Way Papillion, NE 68046 Description Everyone should enter Werner Park ready for a fun, family-friendly atmosphere that celebrates the heroes of the donation and transplantation community. In addition, all registered participants get: A free Rally for Life event t-shirt Race timing for all 5K participants Free kids' activities in the Werner Park Family Fun Zone Team and individual awards for timed participants Free post-run/walk snacks and drinks You may participate in the Rally for Life as an individual or gather family and friends to form a team. Prizes are awarded for the largest and fastest teams. Registration Deadlines & Pricing April 1-April 30: $25 (adults), $15 (children 12 & under) May 1-September 10: $30 (adults), $20 (children 12 & under) Day-of Event: $35 (adults), $25 (children 12 & under) Hero Signs and Buttons Hero signs are custom-printed 18"x24" signs that can be purchased during registration and displayed at the Rally for Life. You take your sign home following the event. Each sign includes the Rally for Life logo, the donor or recipient's name and photo, and a short (up to 75 characters) personalized message. New this year, you may also purchase personalized donor hero or recipient buttons to wear during and after the Rally for Life. Each button comes designed with the Rally for Life color scheme and the donor or recipient's name and photo. Take them home after the event. Packet Pickup Early Pickup Friday, September 11, 12-6 p.m. Live On Nebraska, 3867 Leavenworth St., Omaha Day-of Event Sunday, September 13, 8:30 a.m. Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion Day-of Event Schedule 8:30 a.m.: Packet pickup & onsite registration 9:30 a.m.: Opening ceremonies 10 a.m.: Run/walk begins 11 a.m.: Awards ceremony Awards Top 3 male & female (overall) 19 & under fastest male & female 20-29 fastest male & female 30-39 fastest male & female 40-49 fastest male & female 50-59 fastest male & female 60+ fastest male & female Top 3 recipient category Top 3 living donor category Fastest team Largest team Best t-shirt (submit your t-shirt to Events@LiveOnNebraska.org by September 1. Shirt designs will be voted on on Facebook the week of September 7).