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Boots and Blooms 5K

Name: Boots and Blooms 5K
Start: 2025-10-04
End: 2025-10-04
Location: New Bern

New Bern, United States • 4 Oct 2025

Boots and Blooms 5K takes place at Martin Marietta Park in New Bern, North Carolina. The event offers a 5K and a virtual 5K, suitable for running or walking, with stroller-friendly gravel trails on the Dragonfly loop. The course features minimal elevation changes, one water station, and light refreshments after the race.

Proceeds support a foundation dedicated to helping bereaved families and honoring babies lost. Participants can earn a commemorative t-shirt (register by Sept 5) and medals for top finishers. The event is timed by Run The East, with RaceJoy live-tracking options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina New Bern

Race information

Registration

5 km

Virtual 5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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