Nehemiah 5K Run/Walk

Event Overview

Join us for the 2nd Annual Nehemiah's Memorial 5K Run/Walk, a special event to honor our 2 year old son Nehemiah who went to Heaven on September 20, 2024.

Beneficiary Information

• Beneficiary Organization: While We're Waiting, an organization that offers free weekend retreats and local grief support groups for parents who have experienced the loss of a child.
• Local Support Group: In October 2025, we launched a local grief support group in the Bloomington-Normal area and have had the opportunity to connect with many wonderful families with stories similar to our own.
• Funding Purpose: The proceeds from this year’s race will fully fund our annual budget for this group (meeting monthly from September to May).
• Importance of Funds: These funds will allow us to provide dinner and childcare for the families attending this local group, especially important for parents very early in their grief journey.

Previous Contributions

• Past Donation: 100% of the remaining proceeds will go to the While We're Waiting organization to help fund free weekend retreats for grieving parents.
• Last Year’s Impact: Last year we were able to write them a check for over $5000!
• Personal Experience: We personally attended a While We’re Waiting weekend retreat in December 2025 and experienced firsthand just how encouraging and healing these weekends are for parents.
• Gratitude: We are so grateful for your support in honoring Nehemiah and caring for grieving families.

Registration Details

• Cost: $10 per person until August 31, then price increases to $15 on September 1.
• T-shirts: Race T-shirts available for purchase for $20 each.
• Order Deadline: Deadline to order T-shirts is September 4.

Event Details

Check-in & Bib Pick-up

• Time: 8:00 - 8:45 AM
• Location: Park Gazebo at Heyworth Splash Pad Park

5K Walk/Run Start

• Time: 9:00 AM
• Location: Cole Street, just south of Splash Pad Park

Additional Information

For more information, please visit the race page at Nehemiah Memorial Run.

Organizers

Bryan & Samantha Schoenecke