OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk 2026

OneLegacy Donate Life Run Walk is back!

 

Join us for our 2026 OneLegacy Donate Life Run Walk  to run or walk with your team and celebrate the power of organ, eye and tissue donation. 

Founded in 2003 by local organizers Craig and Kathleen Hostert of Fullerton, the annual OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk is the largest event of its kind in the nation. The event features an inspiring opening ceremony, competitive 5K run and healthy 5K/1K walk, followed by a Family Festival with food vendors, live entertainment, special activities for children and a raffle drawing.

A non-competitive 5K/1K Run/Walk to educate and inspire the community about organ, eye, and tissue donation with proceeds benefiting the OneLegacy Foundation.

LOCATION: Azusa Pacific University, 701 E Foothill Blvd, Azusa, California 91702

DATE: April 25, 2026

EVENT SCHEDULE:                 

• 7:00 am Registration 

• 8:30 am Opening Ceremony

• 9:20 am 5K Run/Walk starts

• 9:40 am 1K Run/Walk starts

• 7:00 am to 12:00 pm Family Festival with food, opportunity prizes, children's activities, vendors and more!

Please practice social distancing as best you can; we want everyone to be safe and healthy.

 

For more photos, please visit our 2025 OneLegacy Run Walk Album!

Founded by Craig and Kathleen Hostert, the Donate Life Run/Walk is celebrating its 24th Anniversary!  After Craig became the recipient of a life saving kidney transplant, they made it their mission to spread the word about organ donation. In 2003, they founded the Southern California Donate Life Run/Walk and Family Festival which has grown to the largest gathering in the country to promote organ, eye and tissue donation. 

From its humble beginnings on the campus of California State University, Fullerton, the Run/Walk has moved to Azusa, CA, the new home of OneLegacy's corporate headquarters. Azusa Pacific University will host the same fantastic event that donation and transplantation advocates have been enjoying for years: a Circle of Life Garden where dedicated signs will be on display; Ted's, Hedrick's and Deceased Donor Family team villages; exhibitors; kid zone; food;  and, most importantly, fun! 

The Donate Life Run/Walk supports OneLegacy Foundation’s mission to save and heal lives by inspiring and advancing donation and transplantation of organs and tissues through research, public education, and honoring donors whose legacies live on.

The Donate Life Run/Walk is a wonderful opportunity for companies and residents of the area to join together and take action to help save lives and strengthen families. We encourage you to register online today.

We are excited to be back for our 24th year. Please review the below FAQs but if your question isn't answered here, please reach out to us at OneLegacyRunWalk@onelegacy.org

 

 

DATE & TIME

April 25, 2026 | 7:00AM – 12:00PM 

LOCATION 

Azusa Pacific University's Soccer Field 701 E. Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA 91702. Enter the campus on Odell Ln from Foothill to be directed to parking.                      Please click here for the parking map.

5K/1K ROUTE

Click here to view this year's 5K run/walk and the 1K walk route. Subject to change. 

REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN

Every participant must be registered to obtain a wristband and gain access to the event field. Please be sure to register ahead of time to avoid delays on event day! 
Have your registration confirmation & QR code ready when you arrive. Printing out the email can help save time!
Need to resend yourself your registration confirmation and QR Code? CLICK HERE to be redirected to a RunSignUp tutorial page explaining how.

REGISTRATION FEES 

Day-of Registration

• $40 per person (Card only, No cash is accepted)

Individuals (not registering with a team)

• $37 per person

Deceased Donor Family Team Members

• $27 per person (-$7 discount available through February 20, 2026 with promo code)

General, Hospital and, Funeral Home Team Members 

• $37 per person for teams of 3 or fewer*
• $30 per person for teams of 4 or more

*When a team reaches 4 members, the first 3 members will each receive a $7 refund automatically.

Children 12 and Under

• $10 per person (price is applied when age is entered on the registration page)

INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDES

For Registrants | For Team Captains | For Fundraising

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO 

This year we have a new registration system that is different from what you may be used to. Watch this video to see how it’s done. All participants must register via the website; we will not be accepting any paper registrations this year. 

VOLUNTEER AGE REQUIREMENTS

Volunteers aged 14 and younger must be accompanied by a chaperone. 

T-SHIRTS

T-shirts will be given to all registered participants; personalized Deceased Donor Family shirts will be offered to the first 4,000 DDF registrants or by 03/05/2026, whichever comes first. DDF photos are to be submitted using https://www.onelegacy.org/forms/photos/ no later than 03/06/2026. If you are having issues with uploading your photo, email donorfamilyrunwalk@onelegacy.org. As of 03/06/2026, DDF participants will receive the general Run/Walk t-shirt. Registrants who sign up after 4/19/2026 are not guaranteed to receive a race day commemorative shirt.

T-SHIRT DISTRIBUTION

Custom Donor Family T-Shirts will be boxed together by team and provided to each team captain at registration/pre-registered check-in.
General Event T-Shirts will be given to all other participants on an individual basis at registration/pre-registered check-in.

If you are registered but unable to attend, a team member may pick up your t-shirt for you at the event, just be sure to forward them your confirmation email and QR code. General event t-shirts for absent attendees can be obtained by returning to the pre-registered check-in area after the start of the 5k race. General event T-shirts cannot be obtained for absent attendees prior to the start of the 5k race.

Early t-shirt/packet pick-up information will be provided at a later time.

HOW TO CUSTOMIZE MY TEAM PAGE

Once you have completed your registration in the system and set up a new team, you will be sent an email that says Team Created for 24th Anniversary – OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk 2026. In that email, there will be a link that says Your Team Management Page. Please select that link to customize your team page. Your team page will open in a new browser. Once there, you will select the social settings button under the group details section. Once the social settings section is open, you will select the logo button to change your team photo. 

FUNDRAISING 

Should you wish to do so, fundraising can be done online. If you have friends or family that wish to contribute by check, please have checks made out to "OneLegacy Foundation" as we are no longer able to accept checks made payable to any other name. Checks can be mailed to: Donate Life Run/Walk c/o OneLegacy, 1303 W. Optical Drive, Azusa, CA, 91702                                                                                                                

CIRCLE OF LIFE GARDEN 

Sponsorship for Circle of Life Garden Signs available until March 25th, 2026. Please go to the Circle of Life Garden Sponsorship tab listed on the menu directory above. Please submit the picture and 15 word messaging to be used to https://www.onelegacy.org/forms/photos/  by March 26th, 2026. If you are having issues with uploading your photo, email donorfamilyrunwalk@onelegacy.org.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

This is a live event. The Cancellation/Refund policy is non-negotiable.  Our cancellation/refund policy is that your registration and any related fees are not refundable.  Refunds will not be issued at any time after purchase for any reason.  We understand that last minute emergencies and unforeseen events happen, but the Cancellation/Refund policy will be applied without exception.  No refunds will be issued even if the event is cancelled or postponed due to an act of God or government mandates.

SUBSTITUTING YOUR REGISTRATION

Unable to attend? You can transfer your registration to another participant. CLICK HERE to be redirected to a RunSignUp tutorial page explaining how.

BRING BACK YOUR TEAM

As a team captain you can bring back your fundraising team from the previous donation period. You must be logged into your RunSignUp account when you are registering for this years event. If you decide to “Bring Back” your team, after registration, all previous fundraising team members are sent notification emails.

MEDAL CATEGORIES

Men's and Women's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd: 12 & under, 13-18, 19-30, 31-40, 41-50, 50+, and overall

CLICK PDF BELOW FOR EVENT DIRECTORY

The streets listed below will be affected by road closures. Please expect delays beginning at 4AM and ending around 1PM on Saturday, April 25, 2026. *Subject to change.

Foothill Blvd. / Cerritos Ave. 
Foothill Blvd. / Rockvale Ave. 
Alosta Ave. / Fifth St. 
Alosta Ave. / Rockvale 
Foothill Blvd. / Odell Ln. 
Foothill Blvd. / Palm Dr. 
Foothill Blvd. / Sequoia Ln. 
Foothill Blvd. / Orchard Loop
Palm Dr. / Ponderosa Dr. 
Palm Dr. / Pepper Tree Dr.
Palm Dr. / Silver Maple Dr. 
Palm Dr. / Sycamore Dr. 
Palm Dr. / Ninth St. 
Palm Dr. / Promenade 
Palm Dr. / Monrovia Pl. 
Rosedale Ave. / Ninth St.  
Rosedale Ave. / Promenade 
Rosedale Ave. / Park Ave. 
Rosedale Ave. / Monrovia Pl. 
Rosedale Ave. / Macneil Dr. 
Macneil Dr. / Manresa Dr. 
Azusa Veterans Way / Macneil Dr. 
Azusa Veterans Way / Lemon Swirl Dr.
Azusa Veterans Way / Bougainvillea St. 
Azusa Veterans Way / Sierra Madre Ave.
Lemon Swirl Dr. / Ortuno Dr. 
Boxwood Ln. / Ortuno Dr. 
Boxwood Ln. / Boxwood Ln. 
Vosburg Dr. / Boxwood Ln. 
Vosburg Dr. / Lopez Ln. 
Azusa Veterans Way / Barberry Way 
Azusa Veterans Way / Promenade 
Azusa Veterans Way / Ruby Lace Way 
Azusa Veterans Way / Ninth St. 
Ninth St. / East Valley of Condo Complex 

Team Captain Resources

Team Poster

Download, edit, save, and print/share this team poster! Enter your team name, and team captain contact information. Use this poster to recruit new team members from your workplace, school, neighborhood, or social media community! The poster features a QR code which links to our "join a team" page, so your community can easily search for & find your team! Teams of 25 or more will get custom signs at the event. All are welcome to bring their own signs! 

 

Team Captain Tool Kit

Download the Team Captain Tool Kit for resources on building your team, fundraising ideas and important deadlines. 

 

Donation Facts: Info Graphics

Download infographics you can use to educate your team and community about organ, eye and tissue donation!

Click here to download a PDF fact sheet in English.
Click here to download a PDF fact sheet in Spanish.

2026 Teams

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African proverb

 

 

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