Burlington BPN Solar Eclipse 5k

Monday, April 8 – Monday, April 15, 2024 Past event
5:00 AM EDT
Essex Junction, Vermont
$43.40 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an extraordinary experience at the Burlington BPN Solar Eclipse 5K, taking place from April 8th to April 15th, 2024, in Essex Junction, Chittenden! This unique virtual race coincides with the breathtaking total solar eclipse that will occur on April 8th at 3:26 PM, captivating participants and spectators alike for an impressive 3 minutes and 15 seconds. As Burlington braces for an influx of 375,000 to 500,000 visitors, this 5K offers a fantastic opportunity to celebrate fitness and fun while witnessing a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event.

Participants can complete the race at their own pace—before, during, or after the eclipse—making it accessible for everyone. Sign up now to receive exclusive race swag, including a custom race bib, commemorative solar eclipse glasses, a stylish race shirt, a beautiful medal, and a personalized finisher certificate. The first 100 registrants will even snag a free custom solar eclipse mood shadow pint glass! Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable event that will truly "eclipse" all other running experiences!

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  • Burlington BPN Solar Eclipse 5k (Virtu_Real)

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Monday, Apr 8, 2024

    $43.40

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Organiser's description

FITNESS AND FUN !!! WHERE WILL YOU BE WHEN THE SKY GOES DARK?

Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime unique experience on April 8, 2024 in Burlington, VT. The last Total Solar Eclipse in Burlington was in 1932.The next Total Solar Eclipse in Burlington will be in 2106.

The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 3:26 pm and will last for an astounding 3 minutes and 15 seconds. With between 375,000-500,000 visitors expected to flock to the City of Burlington for this unique event, we are thrilled to offer the Burlington Adirondack BPN Solar Eclipse 5K.

THE BURLINGTON BPN SOLAR ECLIPSE 5K, WILL NEED TO BE DONE VIRTUALLY, ON APRIL 8TH. THIS CAN BE COMPLETED BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. TO COMMEMORATE THIS DAY, ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE.

* CUSTOM RACE BIB
* RACE SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES
* RACE SHIRT
* RACE MEDAL
* CUSTOM FINISHER CERTIFICATE

*** THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE CUSTOM SOLAR ECLIPSE MOOD SHADOW COMMEMORATIVE PINT GLASS FOR FREE. THERE WILL ALSO BE A RAFFLE FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZES.

Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other running events.

LOCAL PACKET PICK UP LOCATION (SHIRT ,MEDAL, GLASSES, AND ETC.) : TO BE DETERMINED

Location

77 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, 05452, VT, United States

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