October 9–15, 2026 is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Week — a time dedicated to remembering babies gone too soon, supporting grieving families, and raising awareness about a loss that affects millions of parents around the world. Pregnancy and infant loss can be an isolating experience, yet it touches countless lives. By participating in this virtual race, you’re helping create a space for remembrance, compassion, and understanding.
This is a fully virtual event, which means you can complete your 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon from anywhere, at any pace, and on your own schedule during race week. Walk your neighborhood, run your favorite trail, use a treadmill, or gather friends and family for a meaningful group effort. However you choose to move, every step helps honor the memory of babies who are deeply loved and never forgotten.
Whether you participate in memory of a child, to support someone affected by loss, or simply to help raise awareness, your participation matters. Together, even from miles apart, we can help ensure that no family has to grieve alone.
Many participants choose to dedicate their miles to someone special. You may be walking in memory of a baby, participating in honor of a family's journey, or showing support for those who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.
Consider sharing a photo, a name, a special memory, or taking a quiet moment of reflection during your race. These personal tributes are a meaningful way to honor loved ones and help others feel seen, supported, and remembered.
If you feel comfortable, we encourage you to share your story with our community during race week. Your experience may provide comfort, connection, or hope to another family navigating loss.
However you choose to participate, know that your steps are part of something bigger — a collective effort to remember, support, and raise awareness for families impacted by pregnancy and infant loss.
You can print your race bib from your profile page. After registering, log in, find your event, and click “View Digital Bib” to download and print it.
You can download and print your finisher certificate after submitting your race time. Once your time is submitted, the certificate will be available in your profile.
No, you do not need to submit your time to receive race swag. Time submission is optional.
You can use any running or fitness tracking app to record your race time. Popular options include Strava, Nike Run Club, and Apple Fitness. Here is a list of the top 10 apps. You can also use a stopwatch if you prefer.
No, team members do not need to complete the race together. Each participant can run or walk at their own pace and on their own schedule.
No, team members do not have to complete the same distance. Each participant can choose their own distance.
Race medals begin shipping 1 month before the race starts, through the end of the race.
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