The Give Life 5K brings together hundreds of supporters of organ, eye and tissue donation to celebrate the gift of life.

All participants, supporters, and attendees are encouraged to register so we can properly account for all individuals in attendance from a safety perspective. All proceeds from the Give Life 5K benefit Iowa Donor Network programs to support our donor families, provide education, and save and improve lives.

Your race packet will include information regarding event timelines, sponsors, and vendors. If you are a Runner, your packet will also include your race bib. Also included in your race packet will be a $2 vendor coupon and a collectible lapel pin.

Each participant will receive a discount code to their email to purchase items from Iowa Donor Network's Apparel Store! With each fundraising milestone you reach on your personal fundraising page your discount code increases, so get fundraising! Be sure to share your personal fundraising page or request your supporters to search your name when making a contribution.

Fundraising Levels:

• Registration: $8 Discount Code
• $100 Raised: $10 Discount Code
• $250 Raised: $20 Discount Code
• $500 Raised: $40 Discount Code
• $1,000 Raised: $80 Discount Code

Discount codes will be sent out via email following the 5K. Please be sure to check your spam/junk email within 2 weeks following the race.

April 26th, 2024 is the last day to register for the Give Life 5K and still be guaranteed the race packet.

Yes, you can. Registering for the 5K prior to race day is encouraged and the only way to guarantee you will receive the event race packet. Please note the cost for registration will increase for day-of registrations.

Yes! We love to see our supporters from around the United States support Iowa Donor Network and organ, eye and tissue donation. Choose "Virtual Adult" or "Virtual Youth" to participate in the 5K from afar.

Yes. 5K race times will be collected for everyone who registers. If youth would like to be timed, they must register as a Walker or Runner, NOT a youth registration.

No. But please check with your doctor first if you have concerns.

In recent years, the Garden has transformed into the Circle of Life Honor Wall. Fill out the Circle of Life Honor Wall poster form to have your loved one’s poster displayed at the 5K, OR create one yourself and bring it on race day!

Yes, dogs are allowed at the public park. Please pick up after your dog, and keep them on a short leash to keep them out of the runners’ path.

Yes, just stay aware of your surroundings while running/walking/rolling!

Yes, we will have some food trucks on site! You will be provided with a vendor coupon in your packet to utilize at a vendor of your choice.

Absolutely! We encourage you to honor your loved one. If you create a shirt, be sure to provide an extra shirt to our Events Specialist by May 3rd for our T-shirt competition! You can drop off your shirt at packet pick-up May 2nd or 3rd, or at the Altoona office front desk anytime before the event.

Unfortunately, we are not able to issue refunds for this event.

Please reference the Packet Pick-Up section for dates and locations.

We do not require participants to fundraise. Fundraising is encouraged and welcomed to help keep special programs and events running.

Fundraising for the 2024 Give Life 5K will end on June 4, 2024.

Donations collected offline can be mailed to Iowa Donor Network, c/o Anna Hobart, 550 Madison Ave., North Liberty, IA 52317 or delivered to an Iowa Donor Network office. If the money should be directed toward a specific team's fundraising goals, please specify.

Check contributions for your team should be made out to Iowa Donor Network. Please be sure to include the team or fundraiser's name in the memo line.

No, your registration fee helps defray the costs of producing the race and is not considered tax-deductible. However, any amount that you choose to donate above the entry fee is tax-deductible.

Absolutely! Click the button below to sign up for one of our volunteer shifts. Shifts include everything from event set-up to being a course marshal, as well as cheering for and guiding our runners!

Volunteer Opportunities

  No problem! Fill out the Contact Us form and we will get back to you as soon as possible!