In 67 days · Sat, Oct 10, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Where
Burlington Surf Club, Burlington VT
Distance
5K
Typical weather
48–62°F · some rain risk
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2025
34–56°F
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44–52°F
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46–59°F
dry
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38–52°F
dry
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52–67°F
dry
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53–70°F
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2019
43–62°F
dry
2018
59–79°F
dry
2017
59–74°F
dry
2016
43–50°F
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: October 10, 2026
- Location: Burlington Surf Club, Burlington, VT
- Website: Vermont PANDAS & PANS Awareness 5K
- Goal: Raise awareness for PANS/PANDAS
Description
- Family-Friendly: This is a family-friendly run/walk in Burlington.
- Participation: Everyone is welcome: from regular runners to walkers.
- Activities: We’ll have a DJ, snacks, cool t-shirts, medals, prizes, and resources.
- Community Focus: Join us to learn about this important condition facing our kids.
Partnership
- Collaboration: Partnering with The Alex Manfull Fund (TAMF).
- Support: TAMF focuses on awareness, education, and research for PANS/PANDAS.
- Fellowship Fund: Established at Dartmouth Hospital’s Neuroimmune Psychiatric Disorder (NIPD) clinic.
- Proceeds: Net proceeds will support the NIPD clinic.
Understanding PANS and PANDAS
- PANS: Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome.
- PANDAS: Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections.
- Impact: Sudden behavioral, neurological, and personality changes.
- Awareness: Conditions are relatively unknown in Vermont, affecting diagnosis and treatment.
A Note from the Gaskell Family
- Personal Story: Our family of 5 in Burlington seeks to turn hardship into hope.
- Diagnosis Journey: Our son was diagnosed with PANDAS in June 2023 after severe symptoms.
- Support: It took community support and awareness for us to find the right help.
- Mission: We aim to help others who are experiencing this devastating condition.
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