Dream Big 5k: Run * Walk * Roll

  • Date Sun 3rd May 2026 - Mon 18th May 2026
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Essex, Vermont
  • Price $27.50
  • Races 12 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the 10th annual Dream Big 5K: Run * Walk * Roll, taking place from May 3 to May 18, 2026, in the picturesque setting of Essex, Chittenden! This exciting charity event is designed for everyoneβ€”whether you're an experienced runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll. The USATF-certified 5K course begins at Essex Middle School and meanders through friendly local neighborhoods, making it accessible for participants of all ages and abilities, including those in wheelchairs and strollers.

Join the movement to support EDD Adaptive Sports programs, aiming to raise $13,000 to empower individuals with disabilities in our community. With both in-person and virtual participation options available, you can choose how you want to join the fun. Whether you compete in the General, Adaptive Standing, or Adaptive Sitting categories, there's a place for you in this celebration of community, inclusion, and impact. Gather your family, friends, or co-workers, form a team, and prepare for a day filled with friendly competition, amazing prizes, and a shared commitment to dreaming big together!

Organiser's Description

Join us for the 10th annual Dream Big 5K! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just getting started, the DREAM BIG 5K: RUN, WALK, ROLL is a race for EVERYONEof all ages and abilities! This exciting charity event benefits EDD ADAPTIVE SPORTS [https://www.eddfund.org] programs for individuals with disabilities in our community.

RUN. WALK. ROLL.

The USATF-certified 5K kicks off at ESSEX MIDDLE SCHOOL and winds through local neighborhoods. The course is designed to be WHEELCHAIR AND STROLLER-FRIENDLY, offering a fast, out-and-back route thats perfect for participants of all speeds!

YOUR RACE, YOUR WAY!

This is a HYBRID EVENT with both IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL race options. Choose your distance and divisionwhether youre participating in the GENERAL, ADAPTIVE STANDING or ADAPTIVE SITTING category, there's a place for you!

The DREAM BIG 5K is more than just a raceit's a celebration of COMMUNITY, INCLUSION, and IMPACT!

Together, were aiming to raise $13,000 to fund life-changing adaptive sports programs. So grab your FAMILY, FRIENDS, or CO-WORKERS, create a team, and get ready for some FRIENDLY COMPETITION and AMAZING PRIZES.

Let's Dream Big together.

Visit our SmugMug page for 2025 race photos [https://eddadaptive.smugmug.com/2025-Dream-Big-5K].



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Races

  • Live 5K Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • Live 5K Adaptive Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • Live 5K Adaptive Roll

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • Live 1K Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • Live 1K Adaptive Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • Live 1K Adaptive Roll

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sun 3rd May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • Virtual 5K Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    $27.50

  • Virtual 5K Adaptive Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    $27.50

  • Virtual 5K Adaptive Roll

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    $27.50

  • Virtual 1K Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    $27.50

  • Virtual 1K Adaptive Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    $27.50

  • Virtual 1K Adaptive Roll

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    $27.50

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Location

Essex Middle School, 60 Founders Rd, Essex, 05452, VT, United States

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