Adalyn Rose Foundation's 2024 Empty Stroller Run & Walk

  • Date Sun 12th October 2025 - Sun 26th October 2025
  • Time 9:30AM EDT
  • Location Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Price $38.10 - $43.40
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Join the Adalyn Rose Foundation for the inspiring 2024 Empty Stroller Run & Walk, happening from October 1st to October 31st, 2024. This heartfelt event invites loss families and supporters to participate in honoring babies and providing support to those who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. The main in-person event will take place on October 13th, 2024, at the beautiful Berks County Heritage Center in Reading, Pennsylvania, with participants having the option to choose between a 5K or 10K run or walk.

Additionally, a satellite location event will occur on October 27th, 2024, at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail in Scranton, PA. For those who prefer, virtual participation is available anytime and anywhere throughout October. Registration is essential, but it’s free for children aged 11 and under. Whether you choose to run with an empty stroller in memory of a loved one or simply walk to show your support, this event promises to foster community, raise awareness, and provide vital assistance to families in need. Last year, participants raised over $100,000, proving that together, we can make a significant difference. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor

Organiser's Description

WE INVITE ALL LOSS FAMILIES AND SUPPORTERS TO JOIN US IN HELPING FAMILIES AND HONORING BABIES AT OUR FIFTH ANNUAL EMPTY STROLLER RUN & WALK.

THE 5K,10K & WALK CAN BE COMPLETED:

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AT OUR IN-PERSON EVENT ON OCTOBER 13TH, 2024 IN READING, PA AT THE BERKS COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER

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AT OUR IN-PERSON SATELLITE LOCATION ON OCTOBER 27TH, 2024 IN SCRANTON, PA AT THE LACKAWANNA RIVER HERITAGE TRAIL: OLIVE STREET TRAILHEAD

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VIRTUALLY BETWEEN OCTOBER 1ST AND OCTOBER 31ST, 2024 ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

ALL REGISTRATION FEES, SWAG SALES, AND DONATIONS WILL ASSIST FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST A BABY AT ANY TIME DURING PREGNANCY, INFANCY, OR EARLY CHILDHOOD. THE ADALYN ROSE FOUNDATION IS THERE FROM THE VERY FIRST MOMENTS IN THE HOSPITAL AND ALL THOSE THAT FOLLOW.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR CHILDREN 11 AND UNDER AND WILL SHOW NO FEE FOR THIS AGE GROUP AT CHECKOUT.

MANY OF US WILL BE RUNNING/WALKING WITH EMPTY STROLLERS TO HONOR BABIES AND SPREAD AWARENESS OF PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS. HOWEVER, IT IS NOT REQUIRED.

WHETHER PARTICIPATING IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY, WE ENCOURAGE LOSS FAMILIES AND SUPPORTERS TO CREATE A TEAM AND INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO JOIN! IN ADDITION TO CREATING A TEAM, THERE ARE OPTIONS TO CREATE INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM FUNDRAISERS! WE HAD SO MUCH FUN WITH THIS LAST YEAR; WE RAISED OVER $100,000 TOGETHER. THE MORE FUNDS WE RAISE, THE MORE FAMILIES WE CAN HELP & BABIES WE CAN HONOR.

Races

  • Reading, PA - Empty Stroller Walk (11:00 AM)

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th October 2025 (11:00AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 31 JUL
    Join us in honoring loss families and their babies at our fifth annual Empty Stroller Run & Walk at our Reading, PA location. This year, our walk will follow the 5K and 10K timed races. Participants will choose whether to walk 1-mile or walk a 5K. 5K and 10K race participants are invited to join the walk following their run at no additional cost. Make sure to stay for our post-run/walk event with live music, food trucks, giveaways, and so much fun. All registration fees, swag sales, and donations will be used to assist families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. The Adalyn Rose Foundation helps families immediately in the hospital and all the following moments. We assist with burial and cremation costs, send customized care packages, and host events, couples workshops, and support groups for bereaved families. Many of us will be running/walking with empty strollers to honor babies and spread awareness of pregnancy and infant loss. However, it is not a requirement of this event. Children 11 and under are free, and their shirts can be purchased at check out.
  • Reading, PA - Empty Stroller 5K Timed Run (9:30 AM)

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th October 2025 (9:30AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 31 JUL
    Join us in honoring loss families and their babies at our fifth annual Empty Stroller Run & Walk at our Reading, PA, location. Make sure to stay for our post-run/walk event with live music, food trucks, giveaways, and so much fun. Pretzel City Sports will officially time our 5K Race. There will be awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. This year, registration for our race participants will open at 7:30, and our 5K and 10K races will begin at 8:30, followed by our Empty Stroller Walk at 10:00. Race participants are invited to join the walk following their run at no additional cost. All registration fees, swag sales, and donations will be used to assist families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. The Adalyn Rose Foundation helps families immediately in the hospital and all the following moments. We assist with burial and cremation costs, send customized care packages, and host events, couples workshops, and support groups for bereaved families. Many of us will be running/walking with empty strollers to honor babies and spread awareness of pregnancy and infant loss. However, it is not a requirement of this event. Children 11 and under are free, and their shirts can be purchased at check out.
  • Reading, PA - Empty Stroller 10K Timed Run (9:30 AM)

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th October 2025 (9:30AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 31 JUL
    Join us in honoring loss families and their babies at our fifth annual Empty Stroller Run & Walk at our Reading, PA, location. Make sure to stay for our post-run/walk event with live music, food trucks, giveaways, and so much fun. Pretzel City Sports will officially time our 5K Race. There will be awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. This year, registration for our race participants will open at 7:30, and our 5K and 10K races will begin at 8:30, followed by our Empty Stroller Walk at 10:00. Race participants are invited to join the walk following their run at no additional cost. All registration fees, swag sales, and donations will be used to assist families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. The Adalyn Rose Foundation helps families immediately in the hospital and all the following moments. We assist with burial and cremation costs, send customized care packages, and host events, couples workshops, and support groups for bereaved families. Many of us will be running/walking with empty strollers to honor babies and spread awareness of pregnancy and infant loss. However, it is not a requirement of this event. Children 11 and under are free, and their shirts can be purchased at check out.
  • Scranton, PA - Empty Stroller Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 26th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS 31 JUL
    Join us in honoring loss families and their babies at our first Scranton, PA, Empty Stroller Run & Walk at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail - Olive Street Trailhead. We will begin at The Scranton Half Marathon Pavilion, which is located at the entrance of the Scranton Riverwalk at the Olive Street Trailhead. Make sure to stay for our post-run/walk event! All registration fees, swag sales, and donations will be used to assist families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. The Adalyn Rose Foundation helps families immediately in the hospital and all the following moments. We assist with burial and cremation costs, send customized care packages, and host events, couples workshops, and support groups for bereaved families. Many of us will be running/walking with empty strollers to honor babies and spread awareness of pregnancy and infant loss. However, it is not a requirement of this event. Children 11 and under are free, and their shirts can be purchased at check out. Any questions regarding this satellite Empty Stroller Run & Walk can be emailed to host site coordinator, Bridget Lamberton, at [email protected].
  • Scranton, PA - Empty Stroller 5K Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 19th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS 24 JUL
    Join us in honoring loss families and their babies at our first Scranton, PA, Empty Stroller Run & Walk at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail - Olive Street Trailhead. We will begin at The Scranton Half Marathon Pavilion, which is located at the entrance of the Scranton Riverwalk at the Olive Street Trailhead. Make sure to stay for our post-run/walk event! All registration fees, swag sales, and donations will be used to assist families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. The Adalyn Rose Foundation helps families immediately in the hospital and all the following moments. We assist with burial and cremation costs, send customized care packages, and host events, couples workshops, and support groups for bereaved families. Many of us will be running/walking with empty strollers to honor babies and spread awareness of pregnancy and infant loss. However, it is not a requirement of this event. Children 11 and under are free, and their shirts can be purchased at check out. This will be a self-timed run/walk. Please note this is not a professionally timed race. Any questions regarding this satellite Empty Stroller Run & Walk can be emailed to host site coordinator, Bridget Lamberton, at [email protected].
  • Virtual - Empty Stroller Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.10

    OPENS 11 AUG
    Participate Virtually and join us in helping families and honoring babies nationwide!
  • Virtual - Empty Stroller 5K Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.10

    OPENS 11 AUG
    Participate Virtually and join us in helping families and honoring babies nationwide!
  • Virtual - Empty Stroller 10K Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.10

    OPENS 11 AUG
    Participate Virtually and join us in helping families and honoring babies nationwide!

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1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading, 19605, PA, United States

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