Bursting Bubble 5K Walk & Run - Great River
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Event overview
The Bursting Bubble 5K Walk & Run takes place on May 3, 2026, at Heckscher State Park in East Islip, New York. The event is organized by Chasing the Rainbows and offers both in-person and virtual participation. The main distance is 5K. The event focuses on healing and remembrance for families grieving infertility, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or infant loss.
Format and features
The event includes live entertainment, vendors, bubbles, food trucks, raffles, face painting, and a live DJ. A Wall to Remember will be on site as a space for reflection and remembrance. Strollers are welcome. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed; owners are responsible for cleaning up after them. Race packets include a bib number with a timing chip, a t-shirt (unless the option to decline is selected), and a swag bag while supplies last. To guarantee a t-shirt, registration must be completed by April 1, 2026. Kids ages 8 to 17 have a separate ticket price that includes a t-shirt and bib; children under 8 are free but must be registered.
Support and logistics
Proceeds support 11 daily, free, trauma-informed services such as virtual and in-person support groups, peer mentors, trauma therapy, a podcast, coping care packages, mindful movement, online chat communities, family resources, perinatal bereavement training for medical units, and community events. Parking is available inside the park for a fee of $8 per vehicle. Race packet pick-up details are listed as to be determined. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
