Race For Big Dreams

Saturday, September 13, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM CDT

Omaha, Nebraska

Free–$54.00 · 4 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a heartwarming and inspiring day at the Race for Big Dreams, taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Omaha, Douglas! This exciting event, hosted by Connected Roots Care Center (CRCC), is a celebration of community, courage, and compassion, uniting families, friends, and supporters for a fantastic cause. Participants can choose from an untimed 5K race or a half-mile fun walk, welcoming individuals of all ages and abilities to join in the festivities.

One of the highlights of the day is the Lap of Champions, where children take center stage, basking in the joy and support of the crowd. This event not only promises a day filled with fun and unity but also raises essential funds for the specialized care and inclusive education that CRCC provides to over 600 children and young adults each year. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable experience that exemplifies the spirit of community and support in Omaha!

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Races

Race For Big Dreams 5k (untimed)

Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

This is an untimed 5K. Fees include a finisher medal, commemorative bib and t-shirt.

9:00 AM CDT

$43.40

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Race For Big Dreams Half-mile fun walk

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

This event is perfect for families! Enjoy a leisurely Saturday morning stroll as a family. The half-mile path is wheelchair accessible. Strollers welcome. Fees include a commemorative bib and t-shirt. Children 3-years and younger are included with an adult registration.

9:00 AM CDT

$27.50

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Race For Big Dreams- Virtual
Virtual

Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

Fee includes shipping of bib, shirt and medal.

9:00 AM CDT

$54.00

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Lap of Champions

Incl. T-Shirt

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

9:00 AM CDT

Free

Entries closed

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 the kids 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.

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