Race For Big Dreams

  • Date Sat 13th September 2025
  • Time 9:15AM CDT
  • Location Omaha, Nebraska
  • Price Free - $43.40
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an inspiring day of community spirit at the Race for Big Dreams, taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Omaha, Douglas! This vibrant event, hosted by Connected Roots Care Center (CRCC), promises a wonderful mix of fun and purpose, uniting families, friends, and supporters to raise essential funds for specialized care and inclusive education for over 600 children and young adults each year.

Participants can choose between an untimed 5K run and a half-mile fun walk, making it accessible for all ages and abilities. One of the most heartwarming moments of the day will be the Lap of Champions, where CRCC clients and their families will bask in a joyful celebration, surrounded by cheers and encouragement from the community. Join us at the Race for Big Dreams and be part of a legacy that has been supporting Omaha-area children for 35 years, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE 2025 RACE FOR BIG DREAMS ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13!

Join Connected Roots Care Center (CRCC) at this years Race for Big Dreams a celebration of community, courage, and compassion. The event brings together families, friends, and supporters for a day of fun and purpose, while raising essential funds for the specialized care and inclusive education CRCC provides to more than 600 children and young adults each year.

Founded in 2022 in partnership with Lisa and Lonny Sund in memory of their son and former CRCC student JJ, the Race for Big Dreams includes an untimed 5K and a half-mile fun walk, open to participants of all ages and abilities. A highlight of the event is the Lap of Champions, when CRCC clients and families take center stagecheered on in a moment of joy, unity, and celebration.

For 35 years, Connected Roots Care Center (CRCC) has supported Omaha-area childrenwhether typically developing or those with complex medical or developmental needsand their families.

Races

  • Race for Big Dreams 5k (Untimed)

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:15AM CDT)

    $32.80

    This is an untimed 5K. Fees include a finisher medal, commemorative bib and t-shirt.
  • Race for Big Dreams Half-Mile Fun Walk

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:30AM CDT)

    $22.20

    This event is perfect for families! Enjoy a leisurely Saturday morning stroll as a family. The half-mile path is wheelchair accessible. Strollers welcome. The Kids Zone will be full of fun, outdoor activities like sidewalk chalk and bubbles for kids to enjoy at the midpoint of the walk. Fees include a commemorative bib and t-shirt. Children 3-years and younger are included with an adult registration.
  • Race for Big Dreams- Virtual

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    $43.40

    Fee included shipping of bib, shirt and medal.
  • Lap of Champions

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:15AM CDT)

    Free

    Lap of Champions is for the children served at CRCC. It is free to participants and includes a t-shirt.

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Location

Stinson Park in Aksarben Village, 2285 S 67th St, Omaha, 68106, NE, United States

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