STEPS OF LOVE - Pregnancy & Infant Loss Memorial Event (5K Run / 1 Mile Walk)

  • Date Sat 27th September 2025 - Sun 28th September 2025
  • Time 1:30PM CDT
  • Location Norfolk, Nebraska
  • Price $16.90 - $27.50
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the uplifting 4th annual Steps of Love - Pregnancy & Infant Loss Memorial Event, taking place on September 27th and 28th, 2025, in the beautiful Norfolk Madison area at Taha-Zouka Park. This heartfelt event honors the memory of precious lives lost and raises awareness about pregnancy and infant loss during Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. Participants can choose to engage in a 5K run, a 1-mile walk, or a special Kids Fun Run designed for kids 12 and under.

The festivities kick off on Saturday, September 27th, with registration starting at 1:00 PM, followed by the 5K run at 1:30 PM, the Kids Fun Run at 2:15 PM, and the 1-mile walk at 2:30 PM. Enjoy a scenic route along the Cowboy Trail, along with food trucks, live music, and activities to create a supportive community atmosphere. For those unable to attend in person, virtual participation options are available throughout the weekend. Help make a difference by joining us to remember and honor lost little ones while supporting families on their grief journey. Together, we can spread love and awareness!

Organiser's Description

_*OCTOBER IS PREGNANCY & INFANT LOSS AWARENESS MONTH*_

Forever in Our Hearts is privileged to host the 4th annual Steps of Love Pregnancy & Infant Loss Memorial Event on Sept 27th!
Have you yourself, a friend, family member, and/or coworker experienced pregnancy & infant loss? This event is to help raise awareness to all stages of infant loss (miscarriage through early child loss) along with creating a supportive community for those who are on this grief journey. We invite you to join us by attending in person or virtually. All proceeds of this event will help further the mission of Forever in Our Hearts as we work to assist pregnancy & infant loss families and the loss community.

VIRTUAL OPTIONS:
ANY TIME / ANY PLACE - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH THRU SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
-5K RUN
-1 MILE WALK

IN PERSON OPTIONS:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
-5K RUN
-KIDS FUN RUN (KIDS 12 AND UNDER - 1/8TH OF A MILE GRASS RUN)
-1 MILE WALK

LOCATION: TAHA-ZOUKA PARK - SOFTBALL COMPLEX (S 5TH ST & MCKINLEY AVE)

SCHEDULE:
FOOD TRUCKS / LIVE MUSIC / ACTIVITIES
1:00 PM - REGISTRATION
1:30 PM - WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENT OF LARGEST TEAM
1:30 PM - 5K RUN
2:15 PM - KIDS FUN RUN
2:30 PM - 1 MILE WALK

START & FINISH / ROUTE / PARKING:
THE RACE WILL START AND FINISH AT THE SAME SPOT. ENJOY THE SCENIC VIEW OF THE ROUTE IN ONE BIG LOOP ALONG THE COWBOY TRAIL.
PARKING WILL BE MARKED.
PUBLIC RESTROOMS WILL BE OPEN FOR USE.

WEATHER & CLIMATE:
DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR THE WEATHER. PICNIC TABLES WILL BE PROVIDED. YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIRS.

REGISTRATION:
MORE THAN ONE PERSON CAN BE REGISTERED AT A TIME FOR EASE OF USE.
NOTE
*SUNDAY, 8/31/25 IS THE CUTOFF DATE TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE A EVENT SHIRT WITH REGISTRATION. AS WELL AS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LOSS PARENTS TO PURCHASE A MEMORIAL KIT.
*SIGNING UP FOR THE 5K RUN (IN PERSON) ALLOWS YOU TO ALSO JOIN THE 1 MILE WALK WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, TEAM, ETC. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEND THAT TIME TOGETHER. ONLY 1 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
_
_TEAMS:
*FORM A TEAM IN MEMORY OF YOUR CHILD WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, BUSINESS/CO-WORKER TEAMS, DEPT TEAMS (EX: L&D DEPT)...THE LARGEST TEAM WILL BE AWARDED A PRIZE.
NOTE
*ONE PERSON MUST CREATE THE TEAM NAME IN RUN SIGNUP AND ALL OTHER REGISTRANTS WILL NEED TO SELECT THAT TEAM WHEN REGISTERING.

MEMORIAL KIT:
*IF YOU ARE A PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS PARENT YOU CAN REGISTER FOR A MEMORIAL KIT IN MEMORY OF YOUR SWEET BABY. A YARD SIGN CUSTOMIZED WITH YOUR BABY(S) NAME WILL BE PLACED ALONG THE ROUTE THAT YOU CAN TAKE HOME WITH YOU AT THE END OF THE EVENT. YOUR BABY(S) NAME WILL BE INCLUDED ON THE EVENT BANNER WITH ALL THE OTHER BABY(S) NAMES WHO A MEMORIAL KIT WAS PURCHASED FOR.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE A MEMORIAL KIT.
NOTE
*IF YOU HAVE A PICTURE OF YOUR SWEET BABY THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO YOUR YARD SIGN (EX: SONOGRAM) - EMAIL THE PICTURE TO [email protected]

LOCAL PICKUP:
*WE ARE OFFERING LOCAL PICKUP OF SHIRTS FOR VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS THAT ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE IN PERSON EVENT. PICKUP TIME AND LOCATION WILL BE SENT TO THOSE PARTICIPANTS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS BY SUBMITTING A QUESTION IN THE EVENT CONTACT INFO.

We look forward to you joining us for this special memorial event!

_Volunteer Options: If you have the desire to volunteer your time to assist with this event, please click the drop down and select the Volunteer tab to see all the ways you can volunteer. We greatly appreciate your assistance with this event._

Races

  • Memorial 5K Run (In Person)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 27th September 2025 (1:30PM CDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 14 JUL
    Signing up for the 5K Run allows you to also walk with your family, friends, team, etc. for the 1 Mile Walk if you would like to spend that time together. Only 1 registration is required.
  • Kids Fun Run (In Person - Kids 12 & Under) & Memorial Walk

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 27th September 2025 (2:15PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 14 JUL
    *NOTE: If you sign up your child age 12 and under for the Walk they are automatically allowed to participate in the Kids Fun Run. The Kids Fun Run is for kids 12 and under. An 1/8 of a mile grass run.
  • Memorial Walk (In Person)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 27th September 2025 (2:30PM CDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 14 JUL
  • Memorial Walk (Virtual Option)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    $27.50

    OPENS 14 JUL
    Near or far you are welcome to join this walk "virtually" any time of the day that weekend. Your love and support is so appreciated. Please share a picture or video from your virtual walk on Forever in Our Hearts Facebook page.
  • Memorial 5K Run (Virtual Option)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    $27.50

    OPENS 14 JUL
    Near or far you are welcome to join this 5K Run "virtually" any time of the day that weekend. Your love and support is so appreciated. Please share a picture or video from your virtual run on Forever in Our Hearts Facebook page.

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Location

In-Person Location:, S 5th St & McKinley Ave, Norfolk, 68701, NE, United States

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