Empty Arms Vermont 5K Run & Walk
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Location South Burlington, Vermont
- Price $12.50 - $23.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Empty Arms Vermont 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Park in beautiful South Burlington, Chittenden! This uplifting event invites participants of all ages and abilities to join a family-friendly 5K that promotes community, connection, and compassion. Whether you’re a competitive runner or a casual walker, this race promises a fun-filled day for everyone. The event kicks off at 10:00 AM with a scenic loop course that’s perfect for strollers and pets alike, and features water stations and snacks along the way to keep you energized.
After crossing the finish line, stay for a fantastic celebration that includes live music from the Smokey Newfield Project, delicious Ben & Jerry’s ice cream (with a free scoop for registered participants!), and engaging entertainment for the kids, including a magic show by Tom Joyce. With award categories for the fastest overall, fastest female, fastest youth under 12, and the most spirited team, there’s a chance for everyone to shine! Proceeds from the event support Empty Arms Vermont, a vital organization dedicated to fostering a supportive community for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. Don’t miss out on this heartwarming event that unites the
After crossing the finish line, stay for a fantastic celebration that includes live music from the Smokey Newfield Project, delicious Ben & Jerry’s ice cream (with a free scoop for registered participants!), and engaging entertainment for the kids, including a magic show by Tom Joyce. With award categories for the fastest overall, fastest female, fastest youth under 12, and the most spirited team, there’s a chance for everyone to shine! Proceeds from the event support Empty Arms Vermont, a vital organization dedicated to fostering a supportive community for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. Don’t miss out on this heartwarming event that unites the
Organiser's Description
Join Empty Arms Vermont for a 5K race/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 to enjoy live music, Ben & Jerrys ice cream, kid-friendly entertainment 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.
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 friendly). Water and little snacks for kids will be available along the way.
* PLEASE STICK AROUND FROM 1115PM FOR:
LIVE MUSIC from Smokey Newfield Project!
AWARDS: We have some great prizes for the award categories: fastest overall, fastest female, fastest youth under 12, 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: Magician Tom Joyce will be here with a fun family show!
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.
_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.
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 friendly). Water and little snacks for kids will be available along the way.
* PLEASE STICK AROUND FROM 1115PM FOR:
LIVE MUSIC from Smokey Newfield Project!
AWARDS: We have some great prizes for the award categories: fastest overall, fastest female, fastest youth under 12, 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: Magician Tom Joyce will be here with a fun family show!
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.
_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
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5K Run & Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$23.00
OPENS SOON -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$12.50
OPENS SOON
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