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, increasin
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Detroit MOTTEP Foundation 29th Annual LIFE Walk & Run 2026 — Detroit, MI
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Detroit, MI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
