Empty Arms Vermont 5K Run & Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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 enjoy Ben & Jerry’s 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.

🗺️ Race Details

• 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.
• Community Event: We invite everyone whether you have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, are a supportive family member or friend, a medical provider, or a compassionate community member!

📅 Event Schedule

• Check-in and bib pick-up: 8:30–9:50am
• 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. The 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.
• Awards & Entertainment: Please stick around from 11:00–12:15pm for awards in various categories such as fastest overall, fastest female, fastest youth under 12, and most team spirit. Registered participants will receive a free scoop of ice cream from the Ben & Jerry’s truck, and kid-friendly entertainment is to be announced soon!

💖 Supporting Empty Arms Vermont

The proceeds from the 5K Run & Walk benefit the vision of Empty Arms Vermont, which is to foster a community of support, compassion and connection as families grieve pregnancy and infant loss.

👶 Participation Information

Participants of all ages and paces are welcome to run or walk in-person, or choose our virtual 5K option. Youth aged 4-18 will receive a discounted rate. Children under 4 are free and don't need to register. Strollers and leashed pets are welcomed. Race T-shirts are available during registration before June 6.

📖 About Empty Arms Vermont

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.

For more information and to register, please visit Empty Arms Vermont 5K Run & Walk.