Wings of Hope - Cathy Nielsen Walk & Talk
Wings of Hope - Cathy Nielsen Walk & Talk is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Council Bluffs, IA, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (67 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This year, we’re honored to be hosting the 2nd Annual Cathy Nielsen Walk & Talk. Cathy, the beloved sister of our founder, was a fierce supporter of Wings of Hope and our mission. Though she passed away after her own battle with cancer, her spirit of walking, connection, and community lives on through this event.
All of the proceeds from this event go right back into our organization allowing us to continue to provide free support to cancer patients and their families right here in our community.
Choose from 1-mile or 3-mile routes. It's the perfect way to spend a morning with family and friends while helping those on the cancer journey in our communities. Pets welcome! Registration is from 9:00 to 9:30am, followed by the walks.
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Our 2026 theme, Butterflies, represents transformation, resilience, hope, and new beginnings—beautiful reminders that healing often takes many forms and that even through life's greatest challenges, growth is possible.
Throughout the morning, you'll enjoy:
A scenic walk across the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
Fresh breakfast pastries and treats available for purchase from Breeze Bakery
Specialty coffee from a local coffee truck
Face painting for children
Sidewalk chalk activities
Music from a live DJ
Family-friendly games and activities
Opportunities to connect with Wings of Hope and learn about the free programs available to local cancer patients and their families
Whether you're walking in memory of someone you love, celebrating survivorship, supporting a friend, or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend your morning, we'd love to have you with us.
Together, we'll take one step at a time—surrounded by hope, community, and countless butterflies reminding us that brighter days are always possible.
Cost:
- Age 13+: $40
- Age 6-12: $20
- Age 0-5: $10
Parking garage available: 100 N. 42nd St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Omaha Eppley Airfield, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Council Bluffs, IA
Population
62,564
as of 2023
City Elevation
985 ft
Nearest Airport
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 4 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Wings of Hope - Cathy Nielsen Walk & Talk
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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Wings of Hope - Cathy Nielsen Walk & Talk
Sep 26, 2026