
Syrup Stampede
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Florence, MA
- Look Memorial Park, 300 N Main Street, 01062
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run, walk, and enjoy pancakes at this annual fundraiser supporting Empty Arms Bereavement Support.
- Fun
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Who it's for
- Beginner Friendly
Great for: beginners, cause-driven runners
The annual Syrup Stampede invites you to run or walk a 5K, enjoy a pancake breakfast, and support a vital cause. This community celebration is a fundraiser benefiting Empty Arms Bereavement Support, an organization dedicated to assisting Massachusetts families experiencing the loss of a baby. Participants can join a professionally timed 5K or a 2K fun run/walk, with an option to create a fundraising page to further support Empty Arms' crucial work. Your participation helps fund nearly half of their annual budget, providing year-round resources to grieving parents.
What to expect
- A professionally timed 5K run or a relaxed 2K fun run/walk.
- A joyful community gathering with a delicious pancake breakfast.
- An opportunity to support Empty Arms Bereavement Support.
Standout details
- Annual fundraiser for Empty Arms
- Post-race pancake breakfast
- Professionally timed 5K option
- Community celebration
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 2K
Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 AM EDT · From $25.00
Opens Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 5K
Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 AM EDT · From $25.00
Opens Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
Pancake Breakfast Only
Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 AM EDT · From $12.00
Opens Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
The course
- Hilly
- Timed race
Vibe Check
Easygoing
5K distance, hilly area, typically mild weather
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Run or Walk. Eat Pancakes. Feel Good. The Syrup Stampede is an annual fundraiser and community celebration benefiting Empty Arms Bereavement Support. Join us for a professionally timed 5K run or a 2K fun run/walk—then stay for a joyful community gathering and a pancake breakfast to celebrate together. Participants are encouraged to create a fundraising page or team to raise awareness and support for Empty Arms’ work. Thanks to the generosity of individual donors, team fundraisers, and business sponsors, the Stampede raises nearly 50% of the annual budget needed to serve bereaved families across Massachusetts, all year long.
About Empty Arms Empty Arms Bereavement Support serves individuals and families throughout Massachusetts whose babies have died through miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant death, or termination for medical reasons. By cultivating personal connections, building a compassionate community, and fostering professional collaborations, Empty Arms offers grieving parents meaningful resources and validation as they navigate the days, weeks, and lifetime without their baby.
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