Empty Arms Vermont 5K Run & Walk
- Date Fri 16th May 2025 - Mon 19th May 2025
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location South Burlington, Vermont
- Price $18.00 - $28.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Empty Arms Vermont 5K Run & Walk, taking place from May 16 to May 19, 2025, in beautiful South Burlington, Chittenden. This family-friendly event kicks off at 10:00 AM from the Veterans Memorial Park, offering both a competitive 5K run and a casual 2K walk. The course features a scenic loop along the South Burlington bike path, perfect for strollers and pets, making it accessible for everyone, regardless of their pace.
This inspiring event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports an important cause. Proceeds benefit Empty Arms Vermont, which provides vital resources and compassionate support for families grieving pregnancy and infant loss. After the race, participants can enjoy delicious Ben & Jerry's ice cream, kid-friendly entertainment, and live music, creating a festive atmosphere for the whole community. With awards for top finishers and team spirit, this event is a wonderful opportunity to come together, honor loved ones, and foster connections. Don’t miss out on this meaningful occasion!
This inspiring event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports an important cause. Proceeds benefit Empty Arms Vermont, which provides vital resources and compassionate support for families grieving pregnancy and infant loss. After the race, participants can enjoy delicious Ben & Jerry's ice cream, kid-friendly entertainment, and live music, creating a festive atmosphere for the whole community. With awards for top finishers and team spirit, this event is a wonderful opportunity to come together, honor loved ones, and foster connections. Don’t miss out on this meaningful occasion!
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 to fBen & Jerrys ice cream, kid-friendly entertainment, 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 small hills, stroller and child-friendly.
2K Walk: This shorter course is open to walkers only; stroller and child-friendly.
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:
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!
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.
5K Run & Walk: Open to both competitive runners and casual walkers. The course is a combination of flat and small hills, stroller and child-friendly.
2K Walk: This shorter course is open to walkers only; stroller and child-friendly.
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:
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!
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.
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