Adalyn Rose Foundation's 2025 Empty Stroller Run & Walk

  • Date Sun 12th October 2025 - Sun 19th October 2025
  • Time 9:30AM EDT
  • Location Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Price $38.10 - $43.40
  • Races 10 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km

Event summary

Join us for the heartwarming Sixth Annual Empty Stroller Run & Walk, hosted by the Adalyn Rose Foundation from October 12 to October 19, 2025! This impactful event takes place in Reading, Berks, at the beautiful Berks County Heritage Center on October 12. Participants have the option to take part in satellite events in Lewistown at Kish Park on October 18 and in Scranton at Valor Field at Memorial Stadium on October 19. For those who prefer to join virtually, you can complete your run or walk anywhere, anytime between October 12 and October 15.

This event is a powerful celebration of love, remembrance, and community as we raise awareness about baby and child loss while providing essential support to grieving families. Participants are encouraged to run or walk with empty strollers, symbolizing the absence of a child, though this is not a requirement. Every step taken and every dollar raisedβ€”last year we raised over $130,000β€”goes directly to support families who have experienced loss at any stage of pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. Register today and be part of this meaningful journey to honor the little ones we hold in our hearts!

Organiser's Description

We invite all loss families and supporters to join us for the Sixth Annual Empty Stroller Run & Walk, a powerful event that raises awareness of baby and child loss while providing essential support to grieving families.

2025 EVENT OPTIONS
Complete your Run or Walk at any of the following locations:

READING, PA IN-PERSON MAIN EVENT
Berks County Heritage Center
Sunday, October 12, 2025
LEWISTOWN, PA SATELLITE EVENT
Kish Park
Saturday, October 18, 2025
SCRANTON, PA SATELLITE EVENT
Valor Field at Memorial Stadium
Saturday, October 19, 2025
ANYWHERE, ANYTIME VIRTUAL OPTION
October 12October 15, 2025

REGISTRATION INFO
Registration is required for all participants. Children 14 & under are free (automatically waived at checkout)
All funds raised through registration, donations, and swag sales go directly to supporting families who have lost a baby at any stage of pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood.

Create or Join a Team
Form a team in memory of a baby or join as an individual. Invite your community to walk or run with you or to support your fundraising efforts. Last year, together we raised over $130,000lets do it again!

_ Why the "Empty Stroller"?_
_Many participants run or walk with empty strollers to symbolize the heartbreaking absence of a child. Its a powerful visual reminder of the babies we are honoring, but its not required to participate._

Races

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

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $43.40

    Join us in honoring loss families and their babies at our Sixth Annual Empty Stroller Run & Walk in Reading, PA. Like last year, our Remembrance Walk will follow the timed 5K and 10K races. Participants may choose to walk either 1 mile or a full 5K. All 5K and 10K runners are invited to join the walk after their race at no additional cost. Stay after your run or walk for a post-event celebration featuring: musical notes Live music by Eric Cawalla and Friends hamburger Food trucks wrapped gift Giveaways party popper And so much more! All registration fees, swag sales, and donations directly support families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. Many participants run or walk with empty strollers to symbolize the babies we carry in our heartsbut this is not required to participate. Children 14 and under participate free Optional youth shirts are available for purchase at checkout
  • Reading, PA - Empty Stroller 5K Chip Timed Run (9:30 AM)

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $43.40

    Join us in honoring loss families and their babies at our sixth annual Empty Stroller Run & Walk at our Reading, PA, location. This year, registration for our race participants will open at 8:30 AM, and our 5K and 10K races will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by our Empty Stroller Remembrance Walk at 11:00 AM. Race participants are invited to join the walk following their run at no additional cost. Be sure to stay for our post-run/walk event, featuring live music, food trucks, giveaways, and plenty of fun. AWARDS: Exclusive Adalyn Rose Trophies for 1st place overall for the Men's and Women's divisions in the 5K and 10. Age-group awards will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 10-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. An additional Adalyn Rose award will be given to the overall first-place finisher of the 5K and 10K who completes the race with a stroller. The 5K and 10K will start at the same starting line and be chip-timed through 2L Race Services. 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 14 and under are free, and their shirts can be purchased at check out.
  • Reading, PA - Empty Stroller 10K Chip Timed Run (9:30 AM)

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $43.40

    Join us in honoring loss families and their babies at our fifth annual Empty Stroller Run & Walk at our Reading, PA, location. This year, registration for our race participants will open at 8:30 AM, and our 5K and 10K races will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by our Empty Stroller Remembrance Walk at 11:00 AM. Race participants are invited to join the walk following their run at no additional cost. Be sure to stay for our post-run/walk event, featuring live music, food trucks, giveaways, and plenty of fun. AWARDS: Exclusive Adalyn Rose Trophies for 1st place overall for the Men's and Women's divisions in the 5K and 10. Age-group awards will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 10-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. An additional Adalyn Rose award will be given to the overall first-place finisher of the 5K and 10K who completes the race with a stroller. The 5K and 10K will start at the same starting line and be chip-timed through 2L Race Services. 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 14 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 19th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    Join us in honoring loss families and their babies at our Second Empty Stroller Run & Walk in Scranton, PA, held at Valor Field at Memorial Stadium. This year, registration for our run and walk participants will open at 9:00 AM. Participants may choose to complete either a 1-mile Remembrance Walk or a full 5K, running and walking together to raise awareness and honor babies gone too soon. Stick around after the run/walk for a heartfelt post-event gathering with community connection, remembrance activities, and more. All registration fees, swag sales, and donations directly support families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. Many participants walk or run with empty strollers to symbolize the babies they carry in their hearts. This is a beautiful tradition, but not required. Children 14 and under participate for free Optional youth shirts are available for purchase at checkout e-mail For questions about the Scranton event, reach out to our 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

    Join us in honoring loss families and their babies at our Second Empty Stroller Run & Walk in Scranton, PA, held at Valor Field at Memorial Stadium. This year, registration for our run and walk participants will open at 9:00 AM. Participants may choose to complete either a 1-mile Remembrance Walk or a full 5K, walking together to raise awareness and honor babies gone too soon. Stick around after the run/walk for a heartfelt post-event gathering with community connection, remembrance activities, and more. All registration fees, swag sales, and donations directly support families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. Many participants walk or run with empty strollers to symbolize the babies they carry in their hearts. This is a beautiful tradition, but not required. Children 14 and under participate free Optional youth shirts available for purchase at checkout e-mail For questions about the Scranton event, reach out to our site coordinator, Bridget Lamberton, at [email protected] 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. $3.40 Fee

    $43.40

    Join us from anywhere in the world for the Virtual Empty Stroller Run & Walk, taking place between October 1215, 2025. Whether you choose to walk or run a 5K, 10K, or 1-mile route, youll be part of a global community honoring babies gone too soon and supporting families after pregnancy, infant, and early childhood loss. Participants are encouraged to wear their event shirts, walk with signs or empty strollers, and share their photos and stories using our event hashtag #EmptyStrollerRunandWalk to raise awareness and connect with others. Every registration, donation, and swag purchase directly helps families through the Adalyn Rose Foundations programs, including hospital support, burial and cremation assistance, personalized care packages, and ongoing grief support.
  • Virtual - Empty Stroller 5K Run

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    $43.40

    Join us from anywhere in the world for the Virtual Empty Stroller Run & Walk, taking place between October 1215, 2025. Whether you choose to walk or run a 5K, 10K, or 1-mile route, youll be part of a global community honoring babies gone too soon and supporting families after pregnancy, infant, and early childhood loss. Participants are encouraged to wear their event shirts, walk with signs or empty strollers, and share their photos and stories using our event hashtag #EmptyStrollerRunandWalk to raise awareness and connect with others. Every registration, donation, and swag purchase directly helps families through the Adalyn Rose Foundations programs, including hospital support, burial and cremation assistance, personalized care packages, and ongoing grief support.
  • Virtual - Empty Stroller 10K Run

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    $43.40

    Join us from anywhere in the world for the Virtual Empty Stroller Run & Walk, taking place between October 1215, 2025. Whether you choose to walk or run a 5K, 10K, or 1-mile route, youll be part of a global community honoring babies gone too soon and supporting families after pregnancy, infant, and early childhood loss. Participants are encouraged to wear their event shirts, walk with signs or empty strollers, and share their photos and stories using our event hashtag #EmptyStrollerRunandWalk to raise awareness and connect with others. Every registration, donation, and swag purchase directly helps families through the Adalyn Rose Foundations programs, including hospital support, burial and cremation assistance, personalized care packages, and ongoing grief support.
  • Lewistown, PA - Empty Stroller Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    Join us in honoring loss families and their babies at our very first Empty Stroller Run & Walk in Lewistown, PA, held at Kish Park. Registration for our run and walk participants will open at 9:00 AM. Participants may choose to complete either a 1-mile Remembrance Walk or a full 5K, walking together to raise awareness and honor babies gone too soon. Stick around after the run/walk for a heartfelt post-event gathering with community connection, remembrance activities, and more. All registration fees, swag sales, and donations directly support families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood through the work of the Adalyn Rose Foundation. Many participants walk or run with empty strollers to symbolize the babies they carry in their hearts. This is a beautiful traditionbut not required. Children 14 and under participate free Optional youth shirts available for purchase at checkout e-mail For questions about the Lewistown event, reach out to our site coordinator, Jenna Spade, at [email protected]
  • Lewistown, PA - Empty Stroller 5K Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

    Join us in honoring loss families and their babies at our very first Empty Stroller Run & Walk in Lewistown, PA, held at Kish Park. Registration for our run and walk participants will open at 9:00 AM. Participants may choose to complete either a 1-mile Remembrance Walk or a full 5K, running and walking together to raise awareness and honor babies gone too soon. Stick around after the run/walk for a heartfelt post-event gathering with remembrance activities and meaningful community connection. All registration fees, swag sales, and donations directly support families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood through the programs of the Adalyn Rose Foundation. Many participants walk or run with empty strollers to symbolize the babies they carry in their hearts. This is a powerful and beautiful tradition, but not required to participate. Children 14 and under participate free Optional youth shirts are available for purchase at checkout stopwatch This is a self-timed run/walk and is not a professionally timed race. e-mail For questions about the Lewistown event, reach out to our site coordinator, Jenna Spade at [email protected]

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