Lifting the Weight Together
A chronic pediatric medical journey is a heavy lift. We don't replace a family's strength — we walk alongside them over unstable ground so they can focus on what matters most: their child. Join us in honoring the legacy of Addi Carroll (15A1) as we lift some of that weight together.
Proceeds benefit families facing chronic pediatric medical crisis and other critical community needs.
This is more than a race — it's a community gathering. Run, walk, roll, or simply show up. Spectators, neighbors, and families are all welcome. Drop off items for the Pounds for Purpose Challenge, then stay for the celebration.
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What Awaits You?
🎯 Our 2026 Impact Goals — Every registration and donation moves us closer to two meaningful targets this year.
- $70,000 for Big Beautiful Life and other critical missions
- 2,500 lbs of food for Aunt Dot's Pantry
🏃 Run, Walk, or Roll Your Way — Choose your challenge — there's a path for everyone.
- 5K Trail Blazer (Gorman's Gulch or Gulch-Free)
- 1.2K Flat & Fast
🎉 Spectators—Join the Party! — You don't have to run to be part of the day. Come celebrate at the finish line!
- Touch-A-Truck
- Mascot Dance Party
- Creative Corner
- Face Painting
- Free Ice Cream
- And More!
🤝 The Team Challenge—Individual registrations are always welcome — but building a team is where the magic happens. It's the most fun and the most powerful way to support families in crisis.
- Largest Team Trophy — Who can carry the most people with you?
- Top Fundraising Team Trophy — Who can lift the most weight?
- Nonprofit/First Responder Teams — Proceeds (less 10% processing) come back to you.
- Social Teams — 75% supports Big Beautiful Life; 25% goes to your chosen nonprofit.
🥫 The Pounds for Purpose Challenge — Carry the weight — literally.
- First Responders — Ruck 15, 25, or 65 lbs on June 14 to honor the weight BBL families carry.
- Teams & Individuals — Make every step count toward our 2,500 lb food drive goal for Aunt Dot's Pantry.
🎥 See the 5K Trail Blazer — Gorman's Gulch — Do you have what it takes? .5 miles. 215 ft of combined vertical. Your legs, your lungs, your heart.
⬇️ The Drop — 95 ft down in 0.2 miles. ~9% descent. Where quads go to pray.
🐊 The Gulch — Bottom of the ravine. Home of the Gulch Gator. IYKYK.
⬆️ Relentless Hill — 120 ft up in 0.3 miles. ~7.6% grade. Legs said no. Hill said more.
Named for Dr. Mark Gorman — Addi's champion at Boston Children's and our family's lifelong friend. Every foot of this course means something. Watch. Then decide — Gulch or Gulch-Free?
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Race Location
Essex Middle School
60 Founders Rd
Essex Junction, VT 05452 US
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