Empty Arms Vermont 5K Run & Walk Virtual 5K
Saturday, 29 June 2024· 00:00· South Burlington, VT, 05403, US
About this race
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 & Jerry’s 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 8:30–9:50am
- Parking: Free parking at Veterans Memorial Park!
- 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 11:00–12:15pm 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 & Jerry’s 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 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 1.
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.
What to expect
Written from race dataThe Empty Arms Vermont 5K Run & Walk, now a Virtual 5K in 2024, is an event dedicated to supporting families experiencing infant loss. While the traditional in-person event was held in South Burlington, Vermont, this year's virtual format allows participants nationwide to run or walk 5 kilometers anytime and anywhere between June 29th, 2024 and July 7th, 2024. The event aims to raise awareness and funds for Empty Arms Vermont, a non-profit organization that provides vital resources and support to grieving parents. Participants can expect a meaningful experience focused on community and remembrance, regardless of their chosen location. While the specific terrain of the past in-person event typically featured paved paths and roads around South Burlington, the virtual race offers the flexibility to choose your own scenic route, whether it's a local park, a familiar neighborhood, or even a treadmill. This format emphasizes participation and solidarity, encouraging individuals to honor their loved ones in their own way while contributing to a worthy cause. Though the specific charitable impact details are not provided, the event's core mission is to foster a sense of connection and support for those affected by infant loss.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2024Rain, Partially cloudy
19.4°C
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