Elsey Mae Memorial Run
- Date Sat 22nd August 2026
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Beatrice, Nebraska
- Price $21.10 - $31.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Elsey Mae Memorial Run on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in beautiful Beatrice, Gage! This heartfelt event features a 1-mile fun run and a 5K, bringing the community together to honor the cherished memory of Elsey Mae Howland, who touched the lives of so many during her brief time with us.
The Elsey Mae Memorial Run is not just about running; it's a celebration of love, family, and community spirit. Participants are encouraged to bring strollers and young children on bikes to join in the fun, creating a joyful atmosphere for families. After the run, enjoy a touching memorial event with videos and photos of Elsey, a butterfly release, and delicious food and drinks in commemoration of her birthday month. Proceeds from the event will support the Elsey Mae Memorial Fund, benefiting the Beatrice Public Library, a place dear to Elsey's heart. Mark your calendars and come together to celebrate a life filled with love on this special day at Chautauqua Park!
The Elsey Mae Memorial Run is not just about running; it's a celebration of love, family, and community spirit. Participants are encouraged to bring strollers and young children on bikes to join in the fun, creating a joyful atmosphere for families. After the run, enjoy a touching memorial event with videos and photos of Elsey, a butterfly release, and delicious food and drinks in commemoration of her birthday month. Proceeds from the event will support the Elsey Mae Memorial Fund, benefiting the Beatrice Public Library, a place dear to Elsey's heart. Mark your calendars and come together to celebrate a life filled with love on this special day at Chautauqua Park!
Organiser's Description
The Elsey Mae Memorial Run is a 1-mile fun run and 5K held in loving memory of Elsey Mae Howland.
At just 17 months old, Elsey touched the lives of so many and will never be forgotten. This event is an opportunity for our community to come together to honor her life, support her family, and surround them with love during an incredibly difficult time.
The Howlands chose to do a 5k run and 1 mile walk in memory of Elsey because when Sabrina was pregnant they would walk a mile every morning. Once Elsey was born they continued to walk the same mile. Eventually it turned into Sabrina, Everlee and Elsey walking a mile every morning before they would meet their best friends Kimmy & Franky and they would run a mile and a half. Every afternoon Brandon would take his turn and run with Elsey for 3 miles. Some days the whole family would run 3 miles together with Everlee and Elsey riding in style in the worlds crappiest stroller. Everlee and Elsey loved walks and Everlee loved riding her bike ahead of mommy and Elsey. They would put in multiple miles every day around their neighborhood.
If you have a stroller we would love to see you pushing it while walking or running with a child or no child. Young children are more than welcome to bring their little bikes to ride along side of Everlee in the Elsey Memory Mile.
There will also be a memorial event after the run/walk. Videos and Photos being played of Elsey and her family. A butterfly release in honor of her. Food and drinks in celebration of her since August (9th) is her Birthday month. Other details will be shared the closer we get to the event. So if you are unable to walk or run you can still come and join us celebrating Elsey Mae Howlands Life.
Join us on August 22nd at Chautauqua Park as we celebrate Elsey Maes life and keep her memory alive.
Proceeds from this event will go to the Elsey Mae Memorial Fund, with donations made in her honor toward a meaningful need within our community. This year, funds will be donated to the Beatrice Public Librarya place Elsey loved to visit.
At just 17 months old, Elsey touched the lives of so many and will never be forgotten. This event is an opportunity for our community to come together to honor her life, support her family, and surround them with love during an incredibly difficult time.
The Howlands chose to do a 5k run and 1 mile walk in memory of Elsey because when Sabrina was pregnant they would walk a mile every morning. Once Elsey was born they continued to walk the same mile. Eventually it turned into Sabrina, Everlee and Elsey walking a mile every morning before they would meet their best friends Kimmy & Franky and they would run a mile and a half. Every afternoon Brandon would take his turn and run with Elsey for 3 miles. Some days the whole family would run 3 miles together with Everlee and Elsey riding in style in the worlds crappiest stroller. Everlee and Elsey loved walks and Everlee loved riding her bike ahead of mommy and Elsey. They would put in multiple miles every day around their neighborhood.
If you have a stroller we would love to see you pushing it while walking or running with a child or no child. Young children are more than welcome to bring their little bikes to ride along side of Everlee in the Elsey Memory Mile.
There will also be a memorial event after the run/walk. Videos and Photos being played of Elsey and her family. A butterfly release in honor of her. Food and drinks in celebration of her since August (9th) is her Birthday month. Other details will be shared the closer we get to the event. So if you are unable to walk or run you can still come and join us celebrating Elsey Mae Howlands Life.
Join us on August 22nd at Chautauqua Park as we celebrate Elsey Maes life and keep her memory alive.
Proceeds from this event will go to the Elsey Mae Memorial Fund, with donations made in her honor toward a meaningful need within our community. This year, funds will be donated to the Beatrice Public Librarya place Elsey loved to visit.
Races
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Elsey Mae Memory Mile
Incl. $1.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$21.10
A gentle, family-friendly 1-mile run/walk to honor the memory of Elsey Mae. Perfect for kids, beginners, or anyone looking to participate in a meaningful way. -
Elsey Mae Memorial 5k
Incl. $1.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$31.40
Join us for a 5K run or walk in memory of Elsey Mae. This course is beginner-friendly and takes participants through a scenic route at Chautauqua Park and its adjoining trails. All participants are welcome, whether running competitively or walking with family and friends.
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7th Street & Grable Avenue, Beatrice, 68310, NE, United States
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