Elsey Mae Memorial Run

Elsey Mae Memorial Run

The Elsey Mae Memorial Run is a 1-mile fun run and 5K held in loving memory of Elsey Mae Howland.

About Elsey Mae

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.

Family Tradition

• Background: The Howland’s 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.
• Continuing the Tradition: Once Elsey was born, they continued to walk the same mile.
• Family Activities: Eventually, it turned into Sabrina, Everlee, and Elsey walking a mile every morning before meeting friends.
• Fun Runs: Brandon would run with Elsey for 3 miles, and some days the whole family would run together, with Everlee and Elsey riding in style in their stroller.

Event Participation

• Stroller Welcome: If you have a stroller, we would love to see you pushing it while walking or running with a child or no child.
• Children's Bikes: Young children are more than welcome to bring their little bikes to ride alongside Everlee in the Elsey Memory Mile.

Memorial Activities

There will also be a memorial event after the run/walk.

• Videos and Photos: A showing of videos and photos of Elsey and her family.
• Butterfly Release: A butterfly release in honor of her.
• Food and Drinks: Available in celebration of her birthday month (August 9th).
• Community Celebration: Details will be shared closer to the event, so if you are unable to walk or run, you can still come and join us celebrating Elsey Mae Howland’s life.

Event Details

Join us on August 22nd at Chautauqua Park as we celebrate Elsey Mae’s life and keep her memory alive.

Proceeds and Donations

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 Library—a place Elsey loved to visit.

Race Information

For more information, visit the race page: Elsey Mae Memorial Run.