Good Grief 5K Run & Walk
- Date Sat 30th May 2026 - Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location South Burlington, Vermont
- Price $23.00 - $33.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Good Grief 5K Run & Walk, taking place from Saturday, May 30, 2026, to Saturday, June 6, 2026, in South Burlington, Chittenden. This heartfelt event encourages movement and community as a way to honor our stories and support one another in a spirit of healing. Participants can choose from a competitive 5K run, a casual 5K walk, or a shorter 2K walk, all of which are stroller and child-friendly.
The event kicks off at 10:00 AM from the Main Pavilion, with a scenic course that meanders along the South Burlington bike path. Enjoy free coffee from Kestrel Coffee at check-in, and take advantage of free parking at Veterans Memorial Park. Stick around post-race for exciting awards, delicious Ben & Jerry's ice cream, and family-friendly entertainment, including live music from the Smokey Newfield Project. With proceeds benefiting Empty Arms Vermont, this is more than just a race—it's a celebration of community, compassion, and connection. Everyone is welcome to participate, whether in-person or virtually, so gather your friends and family for this meaningful event!
The event kicks off at 10:00 AM from the Main Pavilion, with a scenic course that meanders along the South Burlington bike path. Enjoy free coffee from Kestrel Coffee at check-in, and take advantage of free parking at Veterans Memorial Park. Stick around post-race for exciting awards, delicious Ben & Jerry's ice cream, and family-friendly entertainment, including live music from the Smokey Newfield Project. With proceeds benefiting Empty Arms Vermont, this is more than just a race—it's a celebration of community, compassion, and connection. Everyone is welcome to participate, whether in-person or virtually, so gather your friends and family for this meaningful event!
Organiser's Description
The GOOD GRIEF RUN & WALK is built around the belief that movement and community can be healing. We gather not to get over grief, but to honor our stories, feel connection, and support one another. Whether youre remembering a loved one, supporting a friend, showing solidarity, or just enjoying community this is your space.
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.
VIRTUAL 5: Chart your own course and join us in solidarity!
This is a whole community event!
EVENT SCHEDULE
* CHECK-IN AND BIB PICK-UP is from 950am (come early to grab free coffee from Kestrel Coffee while supplies last!)
* 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 1100PM 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: Face painting, yard games & more!
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.
_Participants of all ages and paces are welcome to run or walk in-person, or choose our virtual 5K option. $20 discounted fee for youth; children 10 and under are free! Strollers and leashed pets are welcomed. Race T-shirts are available as a registration add-on before May 10._
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.
VIRTUAL 5: Chart your own course and join us in solidarity!
This is a whole community event!
EVENT SCHEDULE
* CHECK-IN AND BIB PICK-UP is from 950am (come early to grab free coffee from Kestrel Coffee while supplies last!)
* 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 1100PM 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: Face painting, yard games & more!
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.
_Participants of all ages and paces are welcome to run or walk in-person, or choose our virtual 5K option. $20 discounted fee for youth; children 10 and under are free! Strollers and leashed pets are welcomed. Race T-shirts are available as a registration add-on before May 10._
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1000 Dorset St, Veterans Memorial Park, South Burlington, 05403, VT, United States
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