7th Street & Grable Avenue, Beatrice NE
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Event Overview
- Name: Elsey Mae Memorial Run
- Date: August 22, 2026
- Location: 7th Street & Grable Avenue, Beatrice, NE
- Event Links: Race Information
About Elsey Mae
- Memory: The Elsey Mae Memorial Run is a 1-mile fun run and 5K held in loving memory of Elsey Mae Howland.
- Impact: At just 17 months old, Elsey touched the lives of so many and will never be forgotten.
- Community Support: This event is an opportunity for our community to come together to honor her life and support her family.
- Family Tradition: The Howland’s chose to do a 5k run and 1 mile walk in memory of Elsey because they walked a mile every morning during Sabrina's pregnancy.
Running and Walking Details
- Family Activity: Sabrina, Everlee, and Elsey would walk a mile every morning before meeting friends to run.
- Afternoon Running: Brandon would take his turn and run 3 miles with Elsey, sometimes with the whole family.
- Stroller Welcome: If you have a stroller, we would love to see you with a child or no child.
- Kids’ Participation: Young children can bring their little bikes to ride alongside Everlee in the Elsey Memory Mile.
Memorial Event Highlights
- Memorial Moment: There will be videos and photos played of Elsey and her family.
- Butterfly Release: A butterfly release in honor of Elsey will be held.
- Celebration: Food and drinks will be available in celebration of Elsey, as August is her Birthday month.
- Open Invitation: If you are unable to run or walk, you can still join us in celebrating Elsey Mae Howland’s life.
Supporting the Community
- Proceeds: Proceeds from this event will go to the Elsey Mae Memorial Fund.
- Community Contribution: Donations will support a meaningful need within our community.
- This Year’s Donation: Funds will be donated to the Beatrice Public Library—a place Elsey loved to visit.
