Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Week is October 9-15, 2025. 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, 2025
- 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.
