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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.

Under age 4 is free, no registration required

5K Run & Walk

Price: $25
($10: Ages 4 - 12)
($15: Ages 13 - 17)
Date Range: 05/30
Time: 10:00AM EDT 12:00PM EDT
A 5K open to competitive runners and casual walkers. Under 4 is free! Price increases after March 28.
Open to ages 4+.
Under age 4 is free, no registration required

2K Walkers

Price: $25
($10: Ages 4 - 12)
($15: Ages 13 - 17)
Date Range: 05/30
Time: 10:00AM EDT 12:00PM EDT
A 2K open to walkers only. Under 4 is free! Price increases after March 28.
Open to ages 4+.
Run or walk your 5K anywhere the week of the event!

Virtual 5K

Price: $20
($5: Ages 4 - 17)
Design your own run or walk on join us in solidarity!

Ways to Give to Empty Arms VT

We encourage donating via the Good Grief Run & Walk website for immediate credit. 100% of every donation goes directly to peer support for pregnancy and infant loss.

Offline Donations by Check, Charitable Foundations, Donor Advised Funds or Brokerage Accounts: Please specify the donation is for the Good Grief Run & Walk and for which individual and/or team you are supporting so we can credit the appropriate fundraising total upon receipt.

Make checks payable to Empty Arms Vermont:

Empty Arms Vermont
530 Community Drive
Suite 202
South Burlington, VT 05403

To ensure your offline gift is tracked and credited, please email info@emptyarmsvermont.org with the above information.

How to Create or Join a Team

First, register yourself for the event.  You will then be directed to a fundraising page. Here you can create or join a team.  Existing teams will appear on a drop down menu.  Pick the team you wish to join or click the button to create a new team. 

Team fundraising makes the Good Grief Run & walk experience all the more fun and meaningful. When all your positive energy spreads through your team, you wind up raising more. Teams make a difference!   

PRIZES will be awarded to top team and individual fundraisers and EVERY TEAM CAPTAIN will be entered into a drawing to win some fantastic prizes!  Help us put the FUN in FUNdraising and create or join a team today!

100% of every donation goes directly to peer support for pregnancy & infant loss.

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Remembering Timothy

$25.00 raised of $1,000.00

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Levis Family & Friends

$25.00 raised of $3,500.00


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4th Annual Good Grief Run & Walk

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 & Jerry’s ice cream, live music, kid fun and time together.

This event 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.

Presenting Sponsor, Community Champion | $3500 Level Sponsors

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Event Location

1000 Dorset St
Veterans Memorial Park
South Burlington, VT 05403 US View Location on Map

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