Weeping Willa 5k Run
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Weeping Willa 5k : 2nd Annual Weeping Willa Memorial Event
The event in Willow River, MN on July 25, 2026 is organized to honor individuals and families who have experienced the loss of a child at any stage of life, including miscarriage, TFMR, stillbirth, suicide, overdose, and other losses. The gathering is intended as a supportive, community-focused space for remembrance and healing.
Offered activities include:
- 5K run/walk
- 1-mile Memorial Loop (in-person)
- Virtual 5K run
- Virtual 1-mile memorial walk
- Kids Fun Run
The Kids Fun Run is a new addition described as a short, family-friendly run focused on movement and togetherness; participating children receive encouragement and a small token. The 1-mile Memorial Loop is presented as a peaceful, gentle route for reflection and connection.
Weeping Willa is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by grieving parents for grieving parents. Funds raised by the event are allocated to support grieving families by providing financial resources and tools for the process of healing. Registration fees are listed for the event and include mandatory charges where applicable; published examples include amounts for virtual and in-person options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
