Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Run/Walk

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Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Week is October 9-15, 2026. If you or someone you care about has lost a child to stillbirth, miscarriage, SIDS, or any other cause at any point during pregnancy or infancy, please join us in raising awareness this October.

This race benefits: Share, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR VIRTUAL RACE

Register for the race
Complete a 5K, 10k or Half Marathon run/walk at your convenience, any time, anywhere between October 9-15, 2026
Submit your time (optional) to see how you placed overall and receive your finisher certificate.
Celebrate your accomplishment by sharing on social media! #RunsForAPurpose
Feel free to join the Virtual Runs for a Purpose Facebook Group to share and celebrate with other participants.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

Race Medal
Printable Race Bib
Printable Finisher Certificate

HOW TO CREATE A TEAM

Only 1 person needs to register and create a team name
Share your team name so others can join during registration

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I print my bib?
Once you register, go to your profile page and scroll down to the event listed. On the right, click "View Digital Bib"
How do I print my finisher certificate?
Once you submit your time after completing the race, there will be an option to print your finisher certificate.
Do I have to submit my time to get my medal?
No, submitting your time is optional, your medal will be mailed to you regardless.
How do I track my time?
You can use any time tracking app available in the app store. Here is a list of the top 10 apps.
How do I create a team?
During registration, you will setup a team name. Share your team name with others so when they go to register, they look for your team name to join.
Do all team members have to run/walk together?
No, that is the great part about a virtual race! Each team member can run/walk at their own pace on their own time.
Do all team members have to do the same distance?
No, each team member can choose to do their own distance.
When will I get my medal and/or shirt?
Medals will start to ship mid-September through the end of the race. Shirts will start to ship 2 weeks prior to the race. Shirt deadline is September 14th to receive in time for the race. Shirts ordered after September 14th are not guaranteed to arrive by October 9th.

SWAG

Registration includes: race medal, bib and finisher certificate.

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Run/Walk

SHIRTS

Shirts are available for $20.

About the Organizer

Runs for a Purpose is a virtual race organization founded in 2020 that hosts run and walk events supporting charitable causes. Participants can complete races from anywhere while helping raise awareness and funds for organizations focused on health, mental health, and community support.

Since launching, Runs for a Purpose has supported more than 40,000 participants and raised over $370,000 for 30+ charities. Each event is designed to be flexible, allowing participants to choose their distance, track their activity using any fitness app, and complete the race on their own schedule.

All race operations—including registration, digital bibs, finisher certificates, and results tracking—are managed through a secure third-party race platform used by Runs for a Purpose.

Each race supports a specific cause, including:

You can learn more about each event and register on their individual race pages.