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.

Race Day Event Overview [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kRfIpDTvnIw5L9DnBXfbnnW6HwMYFrzw/view?usp=sharing]

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 950am

* 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: 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.

_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 April 27._

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.