Events in South Burlington, Vermont | 2026-2027

RunVermont // SBRP Youth Fun Run [runsignup.com]
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Description

Run first, mascot breakfast after! The FREE Youth Fun Run takes place on Saturday, February 21st at 9:00 am from Rick Marcotte Central School. The course is out-and-back along Market Street in South...

Run first, mascot breakfast after! The FREE Youth Fun Run takes place on Saturday, February 21st at 9:00 am from Rick Marcotte Central School. The course is out-and-back along Market Street in South Burlington’s City Center, with ½-mile and 1-mile options. After the run, kids can warm up inside the school and hang out with Vermont’s biggest mascot celebrities at the FREE Mascot Breakfast, put on by South Burlington Recreation and Parks. There will be arts & crafts, games, and photo ops with the mascots. Registration for the Mascot Breakfast is a separate event, therefore, there is a separate registration to participate. Space is highly limited for the mascot breakfast.

Registration (online or in person) for the Fun Run is required, check-in starts at 8:15 AM, and the Fun Run (both distances) begins promptly at 9:00 AM. Parents/guardians are encouraged to support their youth runner, but only the runner needs to register.

Course Info: The course is an out-and-back with a 1/2 mile and 1 mile option on paved and groomed sidewalks. Participants will be within view of a course monitor for the entirety of the run. Start and Finish is at the main entrance of the Rick Marcotte Central School. Parents/guardians may accompany a participant but must start from the back of the pack.

We require a minimum of 25 children registered in order to have the event. Vermont's weather can be highly variable. In order to provide a safe experience, this event is subject to cancellation. Please stay up to date with any emails we send out and our instagram.

1 Miles Fun Run Run
200 Market Street, South Burlington, Vermont, 05403, United States
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Good Grief 5K Run & Walk [runsignup.com]
Sat, May 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Description
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....
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.
2k 5k Run Virtual Walk
1000 Dorset St, South Burlington, Vermont, 05403, United States
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The Red Rocks 5K [gmaa.run] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Description
Course

A 5k on the trails of Red Rocks Park. Trails are dirt and gravel, with moderate hills through woods. NEW COURSE IN 2022: Starting line is at main gate near Central Ave. The finish line is at...
Course

A 5k on the trails of Red Rocks Park. Trails are dirt and gravel, with moderate hills through woods. NEW COURSE IN 2022: Starting line is at main gate near Central Ave. The finish line is at the picnic area near the beach. See map:

COURSE MAP

Race History

The GMAA has held a variation of the Red Rocks 5k since the early 1990s to raise money for the GMAA scholarship fund. Each year the GMAA awards scholarships to college-bound runners based on their contributions to the sport of running and their academic achievement. In recent years the GMAA has awarded 2 or 3 $1,000 scholarships to students who have achieved academic excellence and contributed to the sport of running.

Registration

Entry Fee: $20 (GMAA members subtract $5)
- Pre-registration is encouraged. All pre-registered runners will be entered into the raffle.
- Online pre-registration will close the night before the race at midnight.
- In-person registration will be available on race day 8-9AM.
- There will be no refunds, deferrals, or transfers.
Restrictions

Open to all runners 12 and older. For runners under the age of 12, the runner must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the race.

Refreshments

We will provide post-race snacks and water.

Facilities

There will be porta-potties near the entrance to the park and the park restrooms will also be open.

Prizes

Awards for the overall men’s, women’s and non-binary finisher in each age group. For the scholarship division (17 and under), top three finishers will be awarded in each category.

All pre-registered runners will be automatically entered into the raffle prizes, which will be distributed at bib pick-up.

Parking

Red Rocks will be open for race parking, but you will not be able to leave until all runners have finished, which is about 45 minutes after race start. Additionally, you can park on Central Ave, where you would normally park for Red Rocks.

Information

Alex McHenry: redrocks@gmaa.run

NOTE: GMAA/Insurance rules prohibit running with a baby jogger or dog. For safety reasons and as a courtesy to fellow runners, GMAA strongly discourages the use of headphones.
5k Gravel Run Trail
South Burlington, Vermont, 05403, United States
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Miles for Migraine - Vermont 2026 [milesformigraine.org] [Register at raceroster.com]
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Description

Miles for Migraine will host its 9th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Vermont event on Saturday September 19th at Veteran's Memorial Park in South Burlington. This event is a fundraiser for...

Miles for Migraine will host its 9th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Vermont event on Saturday September 19th at Veteran's Memorial Park in South Burlington. This event is a fundraiser for Migraine & Headache Awareness, Treatment & Research. It's more than a walk/run - come connect with your local migraine & headache community, listen to our speakers & visit sponsors in the festival area.

The 5K run is professionally timed. The Walk and the Relax events are free, but donations are encouraged. All walk and run finishers receive a finisher medal.

Dress up in your best purple flair for a chance at a fun prize!

Funds raised will benefit Miles for Migraine free programs & services as well as the University of Vermont Medical Center Headache Clinic to support local migraine research and fellowship training programs.

5k Run Virtual Walk
Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont, 05403, United States
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