Empty Arms Vermont 5K Run & Walk
- Date Sat 19th August 2023 - Sat 26th August 2023
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location South Burlington, Vermont
- Price $10.00 - $25.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the community for the Empty Arms Vermont 5K Run & Walk, taking place from August 19 to August 26, 2023, in beautiful South Burlington, Chittenden. This heartwarming event kicks off at Veterans Memorial Park, offering a family-friendly atmosphere that welcomes both competitive runners and casual walkers. Participants can look forward to a scenic 5K loop along the South Burlington bike path, which is pet and stroller-friendly.
Not only will you enjoy a great day of fitness, but there will also be plenty of post-race festivities, including live music from the Smokey Newfield Project, delicious Ben & Jerry's ice cream, and engaging kid-friendly entertainment featuring magician Tom Joyce. With awards for categories such as fastest overall and most team spirit, there’s something for everyone! Plus, every registered participant receives a free scoop of ice cream, making this event even sweeter. The Empty Arms Vermont 5K Run & Walk is not just about the race; it’s a special opportunity for families to come together in support of those grieving pregnancy and infant loss. Don’t miss out on this uplifting community event!
Not only will you enjoy a great day of fitness, but there will also be plenty of post-race festivities, including live music from the Smokey Newfield Project, delicious Ben & Jerry's ice cream, and engaging kid-friendly entertainment featuring magician Tom Joyce. With awards for categories such as fastest overall and most team spirit, there’s something for everyone! Plus, every registered participant receives a free scoop of ice cream, making this event even sweeter. The Empty Arms Vermont 5K Run & Walk is not just about the race; it’s a special opportunity for families to come together in support of those grieving pregnancy and infant loss. Don’t miss out on this uplifting community event!
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
Includes Commemorative T-Shirt
Sat 19th August 2023 (10:00AM EDT)
$25.00
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K
$10.00
CLOSED
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1000 Dorset St, Veterans Memorial Park, South Burlington, 05403, VT, United States
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