Axtell Donate Life 5K
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20th Annual Axtell Donate Life 5K Fun Walk/Run Sarah Nelson Memorial
The event is a community 5K fun walk and run held in Axtell, Nebraska on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The gathering is organized as a memorial and community benefit and includes an option for virtual participation. Check in takes place at the Axtell Pool Pavilion.
Proceeds support Live on Nebraska, formerly Donate Life, and the Axtell High School cheerleaders. Shirts for the event are red and are offered with registration while supplies last. The listed registration fee is $25 and a registration category is available for donations to Donate Life Nebraska separate from race entry.
The event was started in 2007 by the Axtell Cheerleaders and honors the life of a former Axtell cheerleader who gave the gift of life through organ, bone, and tissue donation. The event is held on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend and includes opportunities for community participation, sponsorship, and remote registration. Sponsorships are available and organizers provide a contact option for sponsorship and event questions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
