Join us for our
14th Annual Racing for Donation
5k/8k Run or 5k Walk
presented by Miromatrix
Saturday, April 11, 2026, at The District at Eastover in Jackson, MS,
as we work to raise awareness of the need for all Mississippians to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors
Same-day Registration starts at 7:00 am, and the Race begins at 8:00 am.
Share your pictures and videos on social media with us using the hashtag #RacingForDonation and tag us @donatelifems on all social media platforms. You can also send photos and videos to social@msora.org.
REGISTRATION
- Registration for the 8K/5K run or 5k walk is $30. After Friday, March 13th, registration for individuals is $35.
- Team registration for the 8K/5K run or 5k walk is $25 per person (minimum of 4 participants required for team registration). After March 13th, team registration is $30.
- Online registration closes at midnight on Thursday, April 9th, but you can walk up and register the morning of the Race.
- Prices displayed at checkout are inclusive of all mandatory charges, items, and fees.
- This event is rain or shine.
RACE BIBS AND T-SHIRTS
- In-person pick-up will be available on Friday, April 10th from 4-6 pm by the former Cultivation Food Hall (now Little Effie Bar and Emerson Provisions) at The District at Eastover, located at 1250 Eastover Drive, Jackson, MS. T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 250 registrants.
AWARDS
The following finishers in the Chip-Timed 5K Walk, 5K Run, and 8K Run will receive an award. In addition to the finisher awards listed below, there will also be an award given for the Largest Team participating.
5K Walk
- Overall Male and Female Finishers (1st, 2nd and 3rd Place)
- Top Male and Female by Age Group:
19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K Run
- Overall Male and Female Finishers (1st, 2nd and 3rd Place)
- Top Male and Female by Age Group:
19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
8K Run
- Overall Male and Female Finishers (1st, 2nd and 3rd Place)
- Top Male and Female by Age Group:
19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
All awards must be picked up at the event or within 30 days at MORA HQ in Flowood and will not be shipped when the event is over.
The anticipated award time is 9:30-9:45 am.
ROUTES
5K RUN/WALK: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/66771452
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Chip-timed Walk (all-in pricing displayed)
Registration closes in 19 days 6 hours-
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$34.09
Early Bird Pricing
Jun 26 – Mar 14 -
Register for 5K Chip-timed Walk (all-in pricing displayed)$39.44Now registering Mar 14 – Apr 9
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8K Chip-timed Run (all-in pricing displayed)
Registration closes in 19 days 6 hours-
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$34.09
Early Bird Pricing
Jun 26 – Mar 14 -
Register for 8K Chip-timed Run (all-in pricing displayed)$39.44Now registering Mar 14 – Apr 9
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5k Chip-timed Run (all-in pricing displayed)
Registration closes in 19 days 6 hours-
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$34.09
Early Bird Pricing
Jun 26 – Mar 14 -
Register for 5k Chip-timed Run (all-in pricing displayed)$39.44Now registering Mar 14 – Apr 9
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Trisha Byrd
- Phone
- 850-259-1232