2026 Transplant Games Registration Form

*There is a schedule conflict between the Community Murph and competitions scheduled. If you register for a competition, then we recommend you do not register for the Murph.

WAITLISTED COMPETITIONS: Selecting to enter a waitlist for a competition DOES NOT GUARANTEE you will be entered.

Community Murph
The Murph is a powerful workout and tribute, but don’t let the name intimidate you! At the Transplant Games, this isn’t about competition—it’s about community, support, and showing up together.

A typical Murph consists of a 1-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats, and another 1-mile run

We will begin with a Heavy Murph Showcase featuring Donor Games athletes from the National Kidney Registry, afterwards the Community Murph will begin which is open to all 2026 Transplant Games attendees. 

Participants can sign up for one of the tree following divisions in the Community Murph:

• Rx'd - Full workout with prescribed weight vest (20lbs for men / 14lbs for women) and full reps listed above
• Scaled - Modified reps or movements (e.g. ring rows instead of pull-ups, bodyweight only)
• Partner / Half - Teams of two split reps, or individuals perform Half Murph

• Pull-up: Us a resistance band, substiture pull-ups with ring rows.
• Push-up: Use a wall or incline, do knee push-ups, reduce the range of motion. 
• Squats: Use a wall for assistance or substiture squats for wall sits or glute bridges.. 

Can't run? Walk. No pull-ups? No problem. No push-ups? We’ve got modifications. This event is about honoring the spirit of perseverance, not about how many reps you can do. Every step, every push, and every cheer counts.

Pub Trivia
Join us for a fun-filled evening of community, laughter, and friendly competition as we kick off the first night of the 2026 Transplant Games with TGA Pub Trivia! Open to everyone 21 and older, this is your chance to relax, connect, and show off your knowledge on all things trivia. 

 

TGA COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY STATEMENT
* After agreeing to this statement and submitting your registration, you will need to complete and submit the 1 page Medical Waiver by June 4, 2026. The Medical Waiver will be available on February 18, 2026 in the confirmation email and the registration page of the TGA website.

COMPETITOR CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 

The Transplant Games of America is a multi-sport, age group, national athletic competition open  to recipients of life-supporting allografts (heart, intestine, kidney, liver, lung, and pancreas), cell transplants (bone marrow) from other individuals or species, corneal & tissue recipients, and  living donors of kidney and liver organs.

Competitors must have been transplanted for at least nine months, with stable graft function,  be medically fit and have trained at the events in which they have entered.  Therefore, recipients and donors must have had their donation/transplant on/prior to September 18, 2025 in order to compete in the 2026 Transplant Games.

Physician’s signature of approval must be within four months of the Games. Therefore, a physician’s signature must be dated on or after February 18, 2026 in order for the medical waiver to be eligible for review by the TGA Medical Committee. Medical waivers signed prior to February 18, 2026 are not valid. 

The deadline to submit a completed medical waiver for review by the TGA Medical Committee is June 4, 2026. Medical waiver submissions after this date will not be accepted. 

List of Current Medications - It is recommended that all competitors have a listing of their   current medications with them at the Transplant Games of America.

All competitors must be medically approved by their physician to compete. 

COMPETITOR STATEMENT

With my agreement to the terms and policies listed in this document, I testify that I intend to participate in only the sports selected in my registration, and have/will inform my physician of those sports prior to the competitor medical waiver deadline on June 4, 2026.

CONFIDENTIALITY & SECURITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION 

Personal information will not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except  with the consent of the individual or as required by law. Personal information will be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes. In order to compete as an athlete in the Transplant Games of America, all conditions of entry must be met and you must be authorized by a physician to compete. As a reminder to recipients, your most recent transplant must be fully functioning for at least nine months. A competitor is conditionally registered for the Games until his/her medical waiver has been accepted by the Medical  Committee. At the discretion of the Transplant Games of America, an exemption may be granted to previously transplanted kidney recipients who are currently back on dialysis and who have received approval from their physician to participate in competition. 

COMPETITOR LIABILITY

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Transplant Games of America athletic / sports program, related events and activities, I, the undersigned  acknowledge and agree that:

1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, 

2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releasees or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, 

3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from the participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and, 

This form must be completed and signed by your physician in order to participate in the LIFE'S SHORT LIVE IT LIVING DONOR & RECIPIENT GATHERING.

Please return via fax at (616) 356-2522
or via Mail to:

1593 Galbraith Ave SE
Suite 201
Grand Rapids, MI
49546



Waivers will be accepted no sooner than February 18, 2026 and no later than June 4, 2026.

This form must be completed and signed by your physician in order to participate in the LIFE'S SHORT LIVE IT LIVING DONOR & RECIPIENT GATHERING.

Please return via fax at (616) 356-2522
or via Mail to:

1593 Galbraith Ave SE
Suite 201
Grand Rapids, MI
49546



Waivers will be accepted no sooner than February 18, 2026 and no later than June 4, 2026.