Boots and Blooms 5K

🌼 Boots and Blooms 5K Overview

The Boots and Blooms 5K is a race in honor and memory of ALL of the babies gone too soon. The Boots and Blooms Foundation was created in loving memory of our daughter, Lilly, and our son, Andy, to help other bereaved families who experience the devastating loss of a child.

📅 Event Details

• Date: 10/3/2026
• Location: 700 South Glenburnie Road, New Bern, NC
• Virtual Option: Available from 10/1/26 to 10/5/26
• Type: Walk or run event!

🌺 Our Mission

Since our daughter Lilly was stillborn on May 14, 2018, we have made it our mission to help other bereaved families. We lost our son Andy on February 17, 2023, and unfortunately have been through this nightmare twice now and know how important it is to be able to make memories with your baby. With the help of our family and friends, as well as the proceeds from our previous fundraising events, we have been able to help hundreds of bereaved families create memories with their babies during the brief time they physically have to spend with them.

💖 Support and Honor

Proceeds from this 5K will go towards helping other bereaved families that have to endure the unimaginable and to help them make memories with their baby while they can. We would love for you to join us to remember and honor all of the babies that should still physically be here with us.

🌐 Learn More

Check out our foundation’s website or Facebook page for more info on what we’ve done to help other bereaved families.

www.bootsandbloomsfoundation.org

🎁 Giveaway

You will receive an awesome t-shirt for participating in our 5K but be sure to register by September 5th to guarantee a t-shirt as T-shirt order will be placed the first week of September.

🏅 Awards

Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female overall finishers as well as the top male and female finishers in each age group:

• Age Groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and older

We can’t wait to show off this year’s medals!

🏞️ Course Description

The Boots and Blooms 5K will take place at the beautiful Martin Marietta Park in New Bern, NC. The race will utilize the Dragonfly trail and other adjacent trails to have a total distance of 5K. This is an improved gravel trail with minimal elevation changes. Come run, walk, or push a jogging stroller with us! (Umbrella strollers would be ideal on the trail). Enjoy the scenic views while supporting a great cause. There will be one water station along the course and light refreshments following the race.