October 9-15, 2026 is Pregnancy & Infant Loss awareness week. 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 for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness. 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, 2026 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 ca
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Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Virtual Run/Walk 2026 — Washington, DC
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 9.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Washington, DC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
