Untold Stories Wave of Light 2026
Freedom Park 100 Raincliffe Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784, USA
Sort by category
🕯️ Adult Registration (After 9/10 Shirt Deadline)
$35
Registration after the shirt order deadline.
Includes:
- 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk participation
- Access to the Wave of Light swag table
- Remembrance activities and candlelight ceremony
Event shirt is not included with this registration.
👟 Child Registration (10 & Under)
$5
Children are welcome to participate alongside their families.
Includes:
- Event participation
- Access to the Wave of Light swag table
Event shirt is not included with child registration.
🌎 Virtual Registration (Pay What You Can)
Can't join us in person? Participate from wherever you are and help us honor the babies who are forever loved and remembered.
Choose a donation amount that feels right for you. Virtual participants may submit a baby's name or message of remembrance to be included as part of our event display.
Your support helps Untold Stories provide community connection, support programs, care packages, and resources for families navigating pregnancy and infant loss.
Race Set Up Help Volunteer 2-4pm
Free
Help us get the event ready before guests arrive. Volunteers in this slot may assist with light setup duties, table prep, signage, supplies, and other day-of tasks as needed.
A great fit for anyone who wants to help us get everything in place before the event begins.
Raffle Ticket Seller Volunteer 4:30pm - 6pm
Free
Help guests purchase raffle tickets during the event.
This role is great for someone friendly, organized, and comfortable interacting with attendees.
Race Check In Table Volunteer 4pm - 5pm
Free
Assist wtih check in, help participants get situated, and support a smooth start to the event. This role is best for someone who is detail-oriented, friendly, and comfortable helping with arrival flow.
Race Check In Table Volunteer 5pm - 6pm
Free
Assist wtih check in, help participants get situated, and support a smooth start to the event. This role is best for someone who is detail-oriented, friendly, and comfortable helping with arrival flow.
Merch Table Volunteer 4pm - 5pm
Free
Help welcome guests at the merch table by answering questions, tracking purchases, and keeping items tidy and restocked throughout the event. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with people and staying organized.
Merch Table Volunteer 5pm - 6pm
Free
Help welcome guests at the merch table by answering questions, tracking purchases, and keeping items tidy and restocked throughout the event. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with people and staying organized.
Race Clean Up Help Volunteer 8pm - 9pm
Free
Help us get the event cleaned up in a timely manner. Volunteers in this slot may assist with tear down duties, sign collection, and packing up supplies.
A great fit for anyone who wants to help us get everything packed up after the event.
❤️ Adult Registration
$35
Includes:
- 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk participation
- Commemorative event shirt
- Access to the Wave of Light swag table
- Remembrance activities and candlelight ceremony
Your registration helps Untold Stories continue providing connection, resources, and support to families impacted by pregnancy and infant loss.
💛 Nonprofit Sponsor
$100
For fellow nonprofits, support groups, and community organizations who want to stand with families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.
Includes:
- Organization name listed on the Wave of Light event website
- Recognition in a dedicated social media post featuring nonprofit partners
- Organization name displayed on event signage
- Opportunity to provide brochures, flyers, or resource information for the event resource table
- Space for a table at the event, if desired
🩵 Community Sponsor
$100
For local businesses and community partners who want to support families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss while showing their commitment to giving back.
Includes:
- Business name displayed on event signage
- Recognition on the event website
- Social media shoutout prior to the event
- Opportunity to provide promotional materials, coupons, or giveaways for attendees
- Space for a community information table at the event, if desired
🌟Presenting Sponsor
$1,000
For organizations that want to play a leading role in supporting the Wave of Light and the year-round work of Untold Stories.
Includes:
- Featured logo placement on event signage
- Featured logo placement on the event website
- Two dedicated social media spotlight posts with website link
- Opportunity to provide brochures, promotional materials, coupons, or giveaways for attendees
- Space for a community information table at the event, if desired
- 4 complimentary race registrations
- Premium logo placement on the back of event shirts
- Dedicated mile marker sign along the race course
- Recognition during opening remarks and event announcements
✨Gold Sponsor
$500
For businesses and organizations seeking to make a significant impact while demonstrating their commitment to supporting families navigating loss.
Includes:
- Premium logo placement on event signage
- Recognition on the event website
- One dedicated social media spotlight post with website link
- Opportunity to provide brochures, promotional materials, coupons, or giveaways for attendees
- Space for a community information table at the event, if desired
- 2 complimentary race registrations
- Name/logo on the back of event shirts
- Dedicated mile marker sign along the race course
🤍Silver Sponsor
$250
For businesses and organizations committed to supporting families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss while increasing awareness in our community.
Includes:
- Business logo on event signage
- Recognition on the event website
- One dedicated social media shoutout
- Opportunity to provide brochures, promotional materials, coupons, or giveaways for attendees
- Space for a community information table at the event, if desired
- 1 complimentary race registration
- Name/logo on the back of event shirts
🕯️Family Sponsor
$100
For individuals and families who want to honor a baby, support grieving families, and help make the Wave of Light possible.
Includes:
- Family or individual name displayed on event signage
- Recognition on the event website
- One social media thank-you post recognizing Family Sponsors
- 1 complimentary race registration
🌟 Early Bird Adult Registration
$30
Register through July 15 and save.
Includes:
- 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk participation
- Commemorative event shirt
- Access to the Wave of Light swag table
- Remembrance activities and candlelight ceremony
Join us as we honor and remember the babies gone too soon while supporting families navigating pregnancy and infant loss.
🎉 Kickoff Day Registration
$25
Celebrate registration opening day and be among the first to register for the 6th Annual Untold Stories Wave of Light.
Includes:
- 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk participation
- Commemorative event shirt
- Access to the Wave of Light swag table
- Remembrance activities and candlelight ceremony
Available for one day only.
Add a donation
to support Untold Stories Maryland
$
Tax receipt eligible
Did you know? We fundraise with Zeffy to ensure 100% of your purchase goes to our mission!