2026 Family Remembrance Run
5K Run, 1 Mile Walk and Kids Dash
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Tumbleweed Park, Chandler, AZ
Join us for a meaningful morning of remembrance, movement, and community. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, every step you take honors the memory of a child gone too soon and supports families walking through grief.
Schedule of Events
7 AM: Dove Release and Welcome
7:30 AM: 5K Run
7:45 AM: 1-Mile Walk
8:30 AM: Kids Dash
8:45 AM: 5K Awards and Closing Remarks
Location
Tumbleweed Park
2250 S McQueen Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286
(SW corner of Germann and McQueen Roads)
Registration Includes
A commemorative 2026 Heaven's Hummingbirds T-shirt*
A finishers medal for all participants
A bib with timed results for 5K participants
*Register by April 17, 2026, to guarantee your commemorative Heaven’s Hummingbirds T-shirt!
Registration Costs
5K - $50
1 Mile - $40
Kids Dash - $20
Why We Run
Every stride you take offers comfort and healing to families grieving the loss of a child. Your support helps provide:
- Care boxes and bears for parents
- Grief and bereavement education and library access
- Monthly support groups
- An annual remembrance ceremony
- Other community events
Proceeds Benefit
The Family Remembrance Run supports the Butson Family Endowment for Infant Bereavement, established in loving memory of Bowen Butson. This fund helps grieving families in the East Valley heal and find hope.
Want to Support Beyond the Race Day?
We welcome volunteers and community sponsors to help bring this special day to life. Contact Catrina.Ulery@commonspirit.org to learn more.
Share the Love
Don’t forget to share your race day moments on social media! Use #HHRR2026 and #WeRunForThem2026 to connect with others.
Sign up today and make a difference in the lives of grieving families.
