Adalyn Rose Foundation's 2026 Empty Stroller Run & Walk
Adalyn Rose Foundation's 2026 Empty Stroller Run & Walk is a running race on October 1–31, 2026 in Reading, PA, with entry fees from $35 to $40.
- Date
- October 1–31, 2026 (64 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
COMPLETE YOUR RUN OR WALK AT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
Reading, PA • In-Person
Jim Dietrich Park
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Registration opens at 8:30 AM
5K race starts at 10:00 AM
Remembrance Walk starts at 11:00 AM
Lewistown, PA • Satellite Event
Kish Park
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Registration opens at 10:00 AM
Run and Walk start at 11:00 AM
Scranton, PA • Satellite Event
Nay Aug Park
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Registration opens at 11:00 AM
Run and Walk start at 1:00 PM
Souderton, PA • Satellite Event
Rotary Park Pavilion
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Registration opens at 9:00 AM
Run and Walk start at 10:00 AM
Anywhere, Anytime • Virtual Option
October 1 to October 31, 2026
REGISTRATION INFO:
Registration is required for all participants. Children 14 & under are free (automatically waived at checkout)
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 - let’s do it again!
WHY THE EMPTY STROLLER?
Many participants run or walk with empty strollers to symbolize the heartbreaking absence of a child. It’s a powerful visual reminder of the babies we are honoring, but it’s not required to participate.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
51°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Reading 4 Nnw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Reading, PA
Population
94,836
as of 2023
City Elevation
224 ft
Nearest Airport
LNS
Lancaster Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Adalyn Rose Foundation's 2026 Empty Stroller Run & Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Adalyn Rose Foundation's 2026 Empty Stroller Run & Walk
- Date
- October 1–31, 2026
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Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
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Adalyn Rose Foundation's 2026 Empty Stroller Run & Walk
Oct 1, 2026