Race For Big Dreams Memorial Run

Saturday, September 14 – Sunday, September 15, 2024 Past event

10:30 AM CDT

Omaha, Nebraska

$30.00–$50.00 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring Race For Big Dreams Memorial Run, taking place on September 14th and 15th, 2024, in Omaha, Douglas. This annual signature event is not just a race; it's a heartfelt celebration aimed at raising vital funds to support essential services for our community. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome to participate in either an untimed 5k or a half-mile fun walk, making it a perfect outing for families.

This year, we’re excited to honor the memory of Talia, a courageous young girl whose legacy inspires all of us. The event will feature a vibrant Family Fun Zone, complete with face painting, balloon twisting, and a bracelet-making station. Children can also enjoy the unique VROOM! Mobile Sensory Theatre experience, offering a safe space for those with sensory sensitivities. Don’t miss the new Lap of Champions, where CRCC clients and families will be celebrated, encouraging a spirit of unity and support throughout the event. Come be a part of this uplifting experience, creating memories and making a difference in the lives of many!

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Race For Big Dreams 5k (untimed)

Includes T-Shirt

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

Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 (10:15 AM CDT)

$50.00

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Race For Big Dreams Half-mile fun walk

Includes 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. 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.

Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 (10:30 AM CDT)

$30.00

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Race For Big Dreams- Virtual
Virtual

Includes T-Shirt

Fee included shipping of bib, shirt and medal.

Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 (10:30 AM CDT)

$50.00

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Organiser's description

The Race for Big Dreams is CRCCs annual signature event intended to raise needed funds to continue to provide important services while also engaging with our community in support of our clients, staff and families.

The Race for Big Dreams is an event for runners and walkers of all ability levels (untimed 5k or half-mile fun walk). This event is perfect for families! Enjoy a leisurely Saturday morning stroll as a family. The half-mile path is wheelchair accessible. Strollers welcome.

We're creating an amazing Family Fun Zone for all the kids to enjoy! The VROOM! Mobile Sensory Theatre experience is designed for audiences with autism, developmental delays, or other sensory sensitivities, providing a safe and personalized experience. We'll have two face painters and 1 balloon twister, along with a bracelet-making station! Alpaca is putting on an Appreciation Station for kids to write cards to their teachers and grab them a gift pack. All-Inclusive Aquatics will have a fun OT/PT obstacle course for the kiddos!

Over the last two years, the Race for Big Dreams has honored two amazing former clients: JJ and Dillon. This year we will honor Talia, daughter of Jill Lund and Brent and Jillian Krumbach. Talia lost her lengthy battle with CHD (congenital heart disease) at the age of 14 in May 2023. She was diagnosed in utero with a heart defect and had six heart surgeries, along with several additional procedures; most of them were prior to the age of 1. Talia was an amazing child with an infectious and positive personality. She became a superhero to all who knew her. Learn more about our race honorees: https://crccomaha.org/race-for-big-dreams/race-honorees.html

New this Year: One new tradition that will kick off the 2024 Race for Big Dreams will be the Lap of Champions. CRCC clients and families are encouraged to participate in this event while race participants encourage and cheer them on. Our hope is to have other children and families from across the metro area join in the Lap of Champions so we can lift up and celebrate everyone.