2026 Footprints on our Hearts Walk & 5K - 5k
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Hope After Loss, Inc. is a community of individuals who grieve the loss of a pregnancy and/or infant. Through peer support, burial assistance, and education/awareness initiatives, we provide the inspiration of hope to those who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy and/or infant. Our event, the Footprints on Our Hearts Walk & 5K will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Hubbard Park in Meriden, CT & Online Schedule of Events: 8:00 - Registration booth opens 9:30 - Kids Fun Run* 10:00 - 5K Run / 3K Fitness Walk* 10:00 - Remembrance Area open 11:30 - Remembrance Ceremony followed by a Reflective Walk* *Participants can attend one or all of these events (note there is an additional fee to be timed in the 5K.) In addition, you can order a customized memorial sign with a special baby's name and date that will be on display along the run and walk routes. We hope you will join us in reaching our walk fundraising goal of $100,000 by collecting pledges of support from your family and friends. Funds raised from this event will directly support our programs and will allow us to continue to provide our services in the coming year. Please join us in helping families at a time of great need. After registering for our event, you will be given your own fundraising webpage that you may personalize with your story. Your family and friends will then be able to pledge their support through your page. You may also start a Team if you wish and have your friends join your team. You can become an honored Footprints Friend if you collect at least $500 in pledges and if you collect over $1,000 you will be automatically enrolled in the Hope After Loss Circle of Hope. Your involvement is critical to our success and our ability to continue to help those in need. Thank you again for your help.
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Meriden, CT, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Meriden, CT, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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