Adalyn Rose Foundation's 2026 Empty Stroller Run & Walk
- Date Thu 1st October 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Reading, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 16 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the heartfelt Seventh Annual Empty Stroller Run & Walk, hosted by the Adalyn Rose Foundation, taking place throughout October 2026 in Reading, Berks. This uplifting event runs from October 1 to October 31, with a special in-person gathering at Jim Dietrich Park on Sunday, October 25. Registration opens at 8:30 AM, with the timed 5K race kicking off at 10:00 AM, followed by a poignant Remembrance Walk at 11:00 AM.
This event is dedicated to honoring the memory of babies who are deeply loved, missed, and never forgotten. Participants can choose to join us virtually at any time during the month or gather in person to create a powerful sense of community. Whether you run or walk with an empty stroller or join as an individual, your participation makes a meaningful impact. Last year, we raised over $150,000 for families in need—let's come together to do it again! Don’t miss the chance to create or join a team in memory of a loved one and invite your friends and family to support this important cause. Register now and be part of this inspiring journey of remembrance and love!
This event is dedicated to honoring the memory of babies who are deeply loved, missed, and never forgotten. Participants can choose to join us virtually at any time during the month or gather in person to create a powerful sense of community. Whether you run or walk with an empty stroller or join as an individual, your participation makes a meaningful impact. Last year, we raised over $150,000 for families in need—let's come together to do it again! Don’t miss the chance to create or join a team in memory of a loved one and invite your friends and family to support this important cause. Register now and be part of this inspiring journey of remembrance and love!
Organiser's Description
We invite all loss families and supporters to join us for the Seventh Annual Empty Stroller Run & Walk, a day to remember our babies who are deeply loved, deeply missed and never forgotten.
CHOOSE THE EVENT OPTION THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU!
* VIRTUAL OPTION
Participant anywhere from October 1 - October 31, 2026
* READING, PA
Jim Dietrich Park
Sunday, October 25, 2026 _Registration opens at 8:30, timed 5K begins at 10:00, Remembrance Walk starts at 11:00_
REGISTRATION INFO:
Registration is required for ALL participants (children 14 & under are free)
CREATE OR JOIN A TEAM:
Form a team in memory of a baby or join as an individual. Invite your community of family and friends to walk or run with you or to support your fundraising efforts. Last year, together we raised over $150,000 - lets 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._
CHOOSE THE EVENT OPTION THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU!
* VIRTUAL OPTION
Participant anywhere from October 1 - October 31, 2026
* READING, PA
Jim Dietrich Park
Sunday, October 25, 2026 _Registration opens at 8:30, timed 5K begins at 10:00, Remembrance Walk starts at 11:00_
REGISTRATION INFO:
Registration is required for ALL participants (children 14 & under are free)
CREATE OR JOIN A TEAM:
Form a team in memory of a baby or join as an individual. Invite your community of family and friends to walk or run with you or to support your fundraising efforts. Last year, together we raised over $150,000 - lets 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
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Virtual - Empty Stroller 5K Run or Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Race T-Shirt
$43.40
CLOSEDHow to Participate: - Run or walk anytime throughout the month of October on your own time, at your own pace! - Choose a route that is most meaningful to you to complete your run or walk - No smartwatch? No problem! You can easily track your distance and time with mobile apps like Map My Run or Runkeeper. -
Virtual Empty Stroller 5K Run or Walk - Youth (Ages 14 & Under)
Incl. Optional Toddler or Youth Shirt
Free
CLOSEDHow to Participate: - Run or walk anytime throughout the month of October on your own time, at your own pace! - Choose a route that is most meaningful to you to complete your run or walk -
Lewistown, PA - Empty Stroller 5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDJoin us at our Lewistown, PA satellite site Empty Stroller Run & Walk. round pushpin Kish Park 1 Derry Park Drive Lewistown, PA 17044 calendar Saturday October 10, 2026 Registration opens at 10:00 AM. Participants may complete the 5K as a run or walk, or take part in the Remembrance Walk. stopwatch Please note that this is a self-timed run and walk, not a professionally timed race. After crossing the finish line, stick around for a family-friendly post race event! All registration fees, swag purchases, and donations directly support families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. Many participants choose to run or walk with an empty stroller as a symbol of the babies they carry in their hearts, but a stroller is not required to participate. Children ages 14 and under participate for free. Optional youth and toddler shirts are available for purchase during registration. e-mail Questions about the Lewistown event may be directed to our site coordinator: Jenna Spade esrwlewistown@adalynrosefoundation.com -
Lewistown, PA - Empty Stroller Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDJoin us at our Lewistown, PA satellite site Empty Stroller Run & Walk. round pushpin Kish Park 1 Derry Park Drive Lewistown, PA 17044 calendar Saturday October 10, 2026 Registration opens at 10:00 AM. Participants may complete the 5K as a run or walk, or take part in the Remembrance Walk. stopwatch Please note that this is a self-timed run and walk, not a professionally timed race. After crossing the finish line, stick around for a family-friendly post race event! All registration fees, swag purchases, and donations directly support families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. Many participants choose to run or walk with an empty stroller as a symbol of the babies they carry in their hearts, but a stroller is not required to participate. Children ages 14 and under participate for free. Optional youth and toddler shirts are available for purchase during registration. e-mail Questions about the Lewistown event may be directed to our site coordinator: Jenna Spade esrwlewistown@adalynrosefoundation.com -
Lewistown Empty Stroller Run or Walk - Youth (Ages 14 & Under)
Incl. Optional Toddler or Youth Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Scranton, PA - Empty Stroller 5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDJoin us at our Scranton, PA satellite site Empty Stroller Run & Walk. round pushpin Nay Aug Park 500 Arthur Ave. Scranton, PA 18510 calendar Saturday October 17, 2026 Registration opens at 11:00 AM. stopwatch Please note that this is a self-timed run and walk, not a professionally timed race. After crossing the finish line, stick around for a family-friendly post race event! All registration fees, swag purchases, and donations directly support families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. Many participants choose to run or walk with an empty stroller as a symbol of the babies they carry in their hearts, but a stroller is not required to participate. Children ages 14 and under participate for free. Optional youth and toddler shirts are available for purchase during registration. e-mail Questions about the Scranton event may be directed to our site coordinators: Cara Phillips and Bridget Lamberton esrwscranton@adalynrosefoundation.com -
Scranton, PA - Empty Stroller Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDJoin us at our Scranton, PA satellite site Empty Stroller Run & Walk. round pushpin Nay Aug Park 500 Arthur Ave. Scranton, PA 18510 calendar Saturday October 17, 2026 Registration opens at 11:00 AM. stopwatch Please note that this is a self-timed run and walk, not a professionally timed race. After crossing the finish line, stick around for a family-friendly post race event! All registration fees, swag purchases, and donations directly support families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. Many participants choose to run or walk with an empty stroller as a symbol of the babies they carry in their hearts, but a stroller is not required to participate. Children ages 14 and under participate for free. Optional youth and toddler shirts are available for purchase during registration. e-mail Questions about the Scranton event may be directed to our site coordinators: Cara Phillips and Bridget Lamberton esrwscranton@adalynrosefoundation.com -
Scranton Empty Stroller Run or Walk - Youth (Ages 14 & Under)
Incl. Optional Toddler or Youth Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Souderton, PA - Empty Stroller 5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sun 18th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDJoin us at our Souderton, PA satellite site Empty Stroller Run & Walk. round pushpin Rotary Park Pavilion 459 Wile Ave. Souderton, PA 18964 calendar Sunday October 18, 2026 Registration opens at 8:30 AM. stopwatch The Empty Stroller 5K run will be chip timed! After crossing the finish line, stick around for a family-friendly post race event! All registration fees, swag purchases, and donations directly support families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. Many participants choose to run or walk with an empty stroller as a symbol of the babies they carry in their hearts, but a stroller is not required to participate. Children ages 14 and under participate for free. Optional youth and toddler shirts are available for purchase during registration. e-mail Questions about the Souderton event may be directed to our site coordinators: Mariel Myers esrwsouderton@adalynrosefoundation.com -
Souderton, PA - Empty Stroller Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sun 18th October 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDJoin us at our Souderton, PA satellite site Empty Stroller Run & Walk. round pushpin Rotary Park Pavilion 459 Wile Ave. Souderton, PA 18964 calendar Sunday October 18, 2026 Registration opens at 8:30 AM. All registration fees, swag purchases, and donations directly support families who have experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. Many participants choose to run or walk with an empty stroller as a symbol of the babies they carry in their hearts, but a stroller is not required to participate. Children ages 14 and under participate for free. Optional youth and toddler shirts are available for purchase during registration. e-mail Questions about the Souderton event may be directed to our site coordinators: Mariel Myers esrwsouderton@adalynrosefoundation.com -
Souderton Empty Stroller 5K Run - Youth (Ages 14 & Under)
Incl. Optional Toddler or Youth Shirt
Sun 18th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Souderton Empty Stroller Walk - Youth (Ages 14 & Under)
Incl. Optional Toddler or Youth Shirt
Sun 18th October 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Reading, PA - Empty Stroller 5K Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSEDJoin us in honoring loss families and their babies at our seventh 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 will begin at 10:00 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. Stay after your run or walk for a post-event celebration featuring: musical notes Music hamburger Food trucks wrapped gift Family friendly activities 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 hearts, but this is not required to participate. -
Reading, PA - Empty Stroller Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSEDJoin us in honoring loss families and their babies at our Seventh Annual Empty Stroller Run & Walk in Reading, PA. Our Remembrance Walk will follow the chip timed 5K race. Participants may choose to walk either 1 mile or a full 5K. All 5K 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 Music hamburger Food trucks wrapped gift Family friendly activities 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 hearts, but this is not required to participate. -
Reading Empty Stroller 5k Run - Youth (Ages 14 & Under)
Incl. Optional Toddler or Youth Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Reading Empty Stroller Walk - Youth (Ages 14 & Under)
Incl. Optional Toddler or Youth Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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