Empty Arms Vermont 5K Run & Walk
- Date Fri 16th May 2025 - Thu 22nd 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 16th to May 22nd, 2025, in the beautiful Veterans Memorial Park in South Burlington, Chittenden. This heartwarming event is perfect for both competitive runners and casual walkers, welcoming families and individuals of all ages to come together for a meaningful cause. Participants can choose between a 5K Run & Walk, which features a scenic course that is stroller and child-friendly, or a shorter 2K Walk designed exclusively for walkers.
The festivities kick off at 10:00 AM, with check-in and bib pick-up starting at 8:50 AM. After crossing the finish line, participants can indulge in a complimentary scoop of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, enjoy live music, and partake in kid-friendly entertainment. With awards for various categories, including fastest overall and most team spirit, this event promises to be a fun-filled day of community connection and support. Proceeds from the race benefit Empty Arms Vermont, a non-profit dedicated to providing compassionate resources for families grieving pregnancy and infant loss. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while having a great time!
The festivities kick off at 10:00 AM, with check-in and bib pick-up starting at 8:50 AM. After crossing the finish line, participants can indulge in a complimentary scoop of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, enjoy live music, and partake in kid-friendly entertainment. With awards for various categories, including fastest overall and most team spirit, this event promises to be a fun-filled day of community connection and support. Proceeds from the race benefit Empty Arms Vermont, a non-profit dedicated to providing compassionate resources for families grieving pregnancy and infant loss. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference while having a great time!
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, 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: To-Be-Announced soon!
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, 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: To-Be-Announced soon!
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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