
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Virtual Run/Walk
A virtual run supporting Pregnancy & Infant Loss awareness, offering a medal and community.
Race Date
Oct 9, 2026
Location
Washington, DC
Quick facts
- Date
- Friday, October 9, 2026
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 49
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
This virtual event honors Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Week, inviting participants to run, walk, or roll a 5K, 10K, or half marathon between October 9-15, 2026. The race aims to raise awareness and benefits Share, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support.
Runners can complete their chosen distance anytime, anywhere, and submit their times optionally to receive a finisher certificate. All participants are mailed a race medal, a tangible reminder of their accomplishment and support for the cause.
Participants are encouraged to share their journey on social media using #RunsForAPurpose and connect with others in the Virtual Runs for a Purpose Facebook Group, fostering a sense of community around this meaningful event.
Race-provided description
October 9-15, 2026 is Pregnancy & Infant Loss awareness week. 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 for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness. This race benefits: Share, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR VIRTUAL RACE Register for the raceComplete a 5K, 10k or Half Marathon run/walk at your convenience, any time, anywhere between October 9-15, 2026Submit your time (optional) to see how you placed overall and receive your finisher certificate.Celebrate your accomplishment by sharing on social media! #RunsForAPurposeFeel free to join the Virtual Runs for a Purpose Facebook Group to share and celebrate with other participants. REGISTRATION INCLUDES Race MedalPrintable Race BibPrintable Finisher Certificate HOW TO CREATE A TEAM Only 1 person needs to register and create a team nameShare 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/shirt? Medals will start to ship mid-September through the end of the race. Shirts are made to order and shipped within 7-10 business days of placing the order.
Logistics
Race Day
Friday, October 9, 2026
Start Time
12:00 AM
Giveaway
Medal
Start Location
Virtual Race, Washington, DC, 20016
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
4 years running
~13 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 15 states
winner 0:56:00
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
52°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 49 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
49
Median time
2:40:45
Latest turnout
19
States
25
Turnout by year
2022–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Virtual Run/Walk?
The Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Virtual Run/Walk is held on Friday, October 9, 2026, starting at 12:00 AM.
Where does the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Virtual Run/Walk take place?
It takes place in Washington, District of Columbia.
What distances does the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Virtual Run/Walk offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Virtual Run/Walk course flat and good for a PR?
The Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Virtual Run/Walk is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Virtual Run/Walk?
HalfRuns has finish records for 49 runners who have completed the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Virtual Run/Walk.
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