Sarah Ramsey Strong 5k

Sarah Ramsey Strong 5k

Join us for our annual Sarah Ramsey Strong 5k on the Burlington Bike Path, along the scenic shoreline of Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vermont. This year’s family fun run takes place Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 10 AM, starting and ending at Switchback Brewing Co., 160 Flynn Avenue, Burlington. Please plan to arrive by 9:00 AM to allow time to park, sign in and get your race bib.

The Sarah Ramsey Strong Fund is a nonprofit founded in memory of Sarah Ramsey, Champlain College Class of 2012. Race proceeds support student scholarships at Champlain College and innovation and entrepreneurship-focused student programs sponsored by the Sarah Ramsey Strong Fund.

Immediately following the 5k, celebrate with us at the race after-party for refreshments and runner awards — stay tuned for more details. Take advantage of online pre-registration for the discounted price of $30/adult ($20 for youth up to 18), and $25/student. Online registrants receive 2 free raffle tickets for the door prize drawing at the after-party. On the day of the race, walk-in registration is $35/adult and $30/college student/$20 youth (up to 18).

Unable to make it to Burlington on race day? Register for our virtual run! On race morning you'll get either a text message or email (whichever you've indicated) with a reminder to run sometime during the day of Sunday, October 26. You'll also receive a text or email for how to submit your virtual results from wherever you are in the world. It's an easy and fun way to participate in this event and support this great cause!

Special thanks to our sponsors: Champlain College, Chroma Optics, Cloud 9 Caterers, Fleet Feet, Green Dawg Cultivators, Jayson Munn Design, PawPrint & Mail, and PURE ENERGY Apothecary.