Empty Arms Vermont 5K Run & Walk

  • Date Sat 17th May 2025 - Mon 19th May 2025
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location South Burlington, Vermont
  • Price $18.00 - $33.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the Empty Arms Vermont 5K Run & Walk, taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in the beautiful Veterans Memorial Park in South Burlington, Chittenden. This inspiring charity event invites both competitive runners and casual walkers to participate in a scenic 5K course that features a mix of flat terrain and hills, making it perfect for all fitness levels. Families are encouraged to join in the fun, as the event is stroller and child-friendly, with a special 2K walk option available for those who prefer a shorter distance.

After the race, stick around for a delightful community celebration featuring complimentary Ben & Jerry's ice cream, live music from the Smokey Newfield Project, and magical entertainment by Alyx the Magician. With awards for top finishers and fundraisers, this event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports the vital mission of Empty Arms Vermont, which provides resources and compassion for families grieving pregnancy and infant loss. Mark your calendars for this heartwarming event and be part of a community dedicated to care, connection, and support!

Organiser's Description

JOIN EMPTY ARMS VERMONT FOR A 5K CHARITY RUN & WALK STARTING AND FINISHING AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK IN SOUTH BURLINGTON. This is a family-friendly event for both competitive and casual runners and walkers. After the race, stick around for free Ben & Jerrys ice cream, Alyx the Magician, music and time together. This 5K benefits the vision of Empty Arms Vermont, which is to foster a community of care, compassion and connection as families grieve pregnancy and infant loss.

5K Run & Walk: Open to both competitive runners and casual walkers. The course is a combination of flat and hills, stroller and child-friendly.
2K WALK: This shorter course is open to walkers only; stroller and child-friendly.
_TEAM BUILDING: To make or join a team, you can create or join a team to see who is participating with you. To become a FUNDRAISER, create or join a team fundraiser page!_

This is a whole community event! Whether you have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, are a supportive family member or friend, a medical provider, or a compassionate community member -- we invite you to this special community event!

* CHECK-IN AND BIB PICK-UP is from 850am

* PARKING: Free parking at Veterans Memorial Park! Overflow parking can be found at Faith United Methodist Church.

* THE RUN & WALK BEGINS AT 10:00AM FROM THE MAIN PAVILION. This course is a loop that follows the South Burlington bike path (pet & stroller/scooter friendly). Water and little snacks for kids will be available along the way.

* PLEASE STICK AROUND FROM 1115PM FOR:

AWARDS: We have some great prizes for the award categories: fastest overall, fastest female, fastest youth under 12 (male and female), highest fundraiser, and most team spirit!
BEN & JERRYS ICE CREAM TRUCK: All registered participants will receive a free scoop of ice cream. Any non-registered family & friends can purchase ice cream at the truck.
KID-FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT: Alyx the Magician!
LIVE MUSIC from Smokey Newfield Project!

The proceeds from the 5K Run & Walk benefits the vision of Empty Arms Vermont, which is to foster a community of support, compassion and connection as families grieve pregnancy and infant loss.

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Participants of all ages and paces are welcome to run or walk in-person, or choose our virtual 5K option. Youth 4-18 and under will receive a discounted rate. Children under 4 are free and don't need to register. Strollers and leashed pets are welcomed. Race Tshirts are available during registration before June 6._

ABOUT EMPTY ARMS
Empty Arms Vermont is a non-profit organization offering resources and support to families across Vermont who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons, or infant loss.

Races

  • 5K Run & Walk

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt

    Sat 17th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $33.00

  • 2K Walkers

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 17th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $33.00

  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $3.00 Fee

    $18.00

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Location

1000 Dorset St, Veterans Memorial Park, South Burlington, 05403, VT, United States

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