Chasing the Rainbows Bursting Bubble 5K Walk & Run – East Islip

Chasing the Rainbows Bursting Bubble 5K Walk & Run

The event is a 5K walk and run held at Heckscher State Park in East Islip, New York. It is presented as a Bereaved Mother’s Day weekend gathering that focuses on healing, remembrance, and community support for families affected by infertility, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or infant loss. Virtual participation is offered in addition to in person participation.

Event amenities include live, text, and email results, free finish line photos, personalized bibs for those registered three weeks in advance, bubbles, food trucks, raffles, face painting, and a live DJ. A Wall to Remember will be available as a space for reflection and tribute.

The event supports Chasing the Rainbows’ programs and funds 11 daily free services. These services include multiple daily virtual support groups, in person support groups across the United States, peer mentors, trauma therapy, a podcast, coping care packages, mindful movement sessions, online private chat communities, resources for family members, perinatal bereavement training for medical units, and community events.

Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and to first place in age groups: 19 and under, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, and 70 plus. Race packet pickup details are to be announced; a race day pickup booth will also be available. Strollers are welcome; dogs are not allowed on the path or near the picnic area. Parking is available inside the park for eight dollars per vehicle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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