Steps for Kids 2026
- Date Sun 3rd May 2026
- Location Waterloo, ON
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your shoes for a fantastic cause at the Steps for Kids event on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in beautiful Waterloo, Ontario! From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, join friends and family for a spirited walk/run to support children's mental health in our community. Participants can choose between two scenic distances: a 3km or a 5km route.
This uplifting event, hosted by Starling Community Services, aims to raise awareness and funds for young people facing mental health challenges. With increasing rates of anxiety and depression among youth, your participation can provide vital support through programs like the Children’s Mental Health Centre and Safe Haven Youth Services.
Come out, enjoy family-friendly activities, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of local children and youth. Pets are welcome, and remember to dress for the weather as the event will go on rain or shine. Register today and be part of a movement that truly makes a difference!
This uplifting event, hosted by Starling Community Services, aims to raise awareness and funds for young people facing mental health challenges. With increasing rates of anxiety and depression among youth, your participation can provide vital support through programs like the Children’s Mental Health Centre and Safe Haven Youth Services.
Come out, enjoy family-friendly activities, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of local children and youth. Pets are welcome, and remember to dress for the weather as the event will go on rain or shine. Register today and be part of a movement that truly makes a difference!
Organiser's Description
Little Steps, Big Impact: Walk for Kids' Mental Health!On May 3, 2026, lace up your shoes, gather your friends and family, and join Starling’s (formerly Lutherwood) Steps for Kids as we walk together to support children and youth facing mental health challenges across Waterloo Region.Across our community, more young people than ever are struggling. Rates of moderate‐to‐serious depression and anxiety remain alarmingly high, and the need for immediate, accessible mental health care continues to grow. At Starling Community Services, we’re committed to ensuring every child and youth can receive the support they need, when they need it, to build bright, hopeful, resilient futures.When you participate in Steps for Kids, every step and every dollar goes directly toward life‐changing programs like our Children’s Mental Health Centre and Safe Haven Youth Services. Your impact helps kids find safety, stability, and healing during some of the toughest moments of their lives.Join us on May 3rd, have fun, and help build a community where every young person can thrive. Register today and be part of something truly meaningful!
Event InformationDate: Sunday, May 3rd
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Walk/Run option: 3km or 5km
Location: 285 Benjamin Rd. Waterloo, ON.
Agenda
8:45 - 9:40am - Registration / Family Activities
9:40 - 10:00am - Event Kickoff
10:00 - 11:00am - Walk
Pets are welcome! Please come prepared for the weather, as the event will run rain or shine.Starling Child and Family Foundation Charitable # 107650194 RR 0001Proudly Presented By:
Event InformationDate: Sunday, May 3rd
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Walk/Run option: 3km or 5km
Location: 285 Benjamin Rd. Waterloo, ON.
Agenda
8:45 - 9:40am - Registration / Family Activities
9:40 - 10:00am - Event Kickoff
10:00 - 11:00am - Walk
Pets are welcome! Please come prepared for the weather, as the event will run rain or shine.Starling Child and Family Foundation Charitable # 107650194 RR 0001Proudly Presented By:
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Steps for Kids 2026
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285 Benjamin Road, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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