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Good Grief 5K Run & Walk

Sat, May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location
South Burlington, VT
1000 Dorset St, Veterans Memorial Park, 05403
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A community-focused 5K run and walk supporting Empty Arms Vermont, offering a healing space and a festive post-race celebration.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • Faith & Community
  • Family Friendly

Great for: families, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Good Grief Run & Walk offers a supportive space for movement and community, centered on healing and honoring stories of loss. It welcomes all, from competitive runners to casual walkers, families, and those simply seeking connection. Beyond the 5K run or walk, participants can enjoy a vibrant post-race gathering with live music, kid-friendly entertainment, and a free scoop from the Ben & Jerry's ice cream truck. Proceeds benefit Empty Arms Vermont, supporting families grieving pregnancy and infant loss.

What to expect

  • A course with a mix of flat sections and hills, welcoming strollers and leashed pets.
  • Enjoy free coffee before the start; water and snacks for kids along the route.
  • Celebrate post-race with live music, yard games, face painting, and a complimentary Ben & Jerry's ice cream scoop.

Standout details

  • Benefits Empty Arms Vermont
  • Ben & Jerry's ice cream truck
  • Live music & kid-friendly entertainment
  • Pet and stroller-friendly course

Perks & features

  • After-Party
  • Food & Drink

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 2K

    Sat, May 30, 10:00 AM EDT · From $28.00

    Opens Dec 1, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, May 30, 10:00 AM EDT · From $28.00

    Opens Dec 2, 2025, 1:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, May 30, 12:00 AM EDT · From $23.00

    Opens Nov 29, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jun 6, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Family-oriented
From the organizer

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 you’re 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 9:00–9:50am (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 11:00–12:00pm 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 & 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: 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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