Run for the Angels Memorial Run and Family Day
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Distance
- Run for the Angels & Family Day
From the Organizer
Join Us for the 14th Annual Run for the Angels
Fun Run and Family Day | Sunday, October 4, 2026 | Riverstone Park
Whether you run, jog, or stroll, this meaningful community event welcomes everyone. Run for the Angels is a special day to honor and remember babies and children who died suddenly and unexpectedly. Together, we raise awareness of pregnancy, infant, and child death—and show grieving families they are not alone.
Proceeds support the emotional support programs of the Northwest Infant Survival & SIDS Alliance (NISSA).
🌻Event Highlights
Sponsor Booths | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Visit with local organizations and businesses making a difference in our community.
💗Memory Making Station | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Create a luminary, paint a memory rock, or design a button in honor of your child (bring a photo if you'd like).
📣Silent Auction
Held in person this year! Bid on unique items and experiences. All proceeds benefit NISSA’s programs. Want to donate? Contact Liz at 208-557-4371.
🕯️Remembrance Ceremony | 1:00 – 1:30 PM
Held at the amphitheater near the pond, we’ll read aloud the names of the children we’re honoring. If you’d like your child’s name read or want a memorial sign placed along the route, please fill out our Name Submission Form.
The ceremony will also be streamed live on Facebook for those who can’t attend in person.
👟 Fun Run / Walk | Starts at 1:30 PM
A scenic ~2.5-mile course along the Centennial Trail, with views of the Spokane River. Participants are welcome to walk or run at their own pace. The course closes at 3:00 PM.
Strollers and bicycles welcome.
Over 130 memorial signs will line the route, each honoring a beloved child.
📍 Location
Riverstone Park | Coeur d’Alene, ID
Enjoy the beauty of fall in the Northwest as we gather in love and remembrance.
🎽 Runner Registration & Packet Pick-Up
Sunday, October 4th | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Check in at Riverstone Park to collect your shirt and race bag before the run begins.
⚠️ Cancellation Policy
Run for the Angels will take place rain or shine. If hazardous conditions require cancellation, registration fees will be considered a donation to NISSA. We’ll make arrangements for shirt and bag pick-up. No refunds will be issued.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run for the Angels Memorial Run and Family Day?
- Run for the Angels Memorial Run and Family Day is a running event held in Coeur D Alene, ID. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Run for the Angels Memorial Run and Family Day?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Coeur D Alene, ID at 1805 Tilford Lane, Coeur D Alene, ID. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run for the Angels Memorial Run and Family Day?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Run for the Angels Memorial Run and Family Day
Oct 4, 2026