16th John's Baby Steps

  • Date Sat 4th October 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Adel, Iowa
  • Price $11.60 - $22.20
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join us for the 16th Annual John's Baby Steps event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in the beautiful Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park, located in Adel, Dallas. This uplifting day features a timed 5K race, a heartfelt Mile Memory Walk, and a fun Kids Fun Run designed for children aged 12 and under. The festivities kick off with an angel presentation at 8:00 AM, followed by the shotgun start of the 5K race at 8:20 AM. This event is not just a race; it's a meaningful opportunity to support the cause of preventing infant and young child loss, one baby step at a time.

Participants can register early for just $20, which includes a t-shirt if registered by August 15th, with various price points leading up to race day. Kids aged 12 and under can join for free, making it a perfect family-friendly event! Don’t miss the chance to be part of this inspiring community gathering, which also includes activities like a memory balloon release and awards for different age categories. Mark your calendars for a day filled with purpose, remembrance, and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

16TH JOHNS BABY STEPS 5K RACE, MILE MEMORY WALK & KIDS FUN RUN
HELPING PREVENT INFANT & YOUNG CHILD LOSS ONE BABY STEP AT A TIME
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025
ANGEL PRESENTATION: 8:00AM
SHOT GUN START: 8:20 AM
LOCATION: KINNICK-FELLER RIVERSIDE PARK, ADEL, IA

VIRTUAL RACE OPTION: OPEN FOR SUBMISSION OCTOBER 4TH

EARLY REGISTRATION: $20.00 BY AUGUST 15TH (INCLUDES T-SHIRT)
AFTER AUGUST 15TH $25 (T-SHIRT GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BEFORE 9/1/25)
AFTER SEPT 15TH: $30.00 (T-SHIRTS WHILE LAST)
STUDENT (THROUGH 12TH GRADE): $15
PACKET PICK-UP: TBD
RACE DAY: KINNICK-FELLER PARK PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION 7:00 AM TO 7:45AM
**WE ASK THAT EVERYONE BE CHECKED IN & READY BY 7:45 OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE FAMILIES DURING ANGEL PRESENTATION, THANK YOU IN ADVANCE**
AGES 12 & UNDER = FREE ADMISSION, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! (UNLESS WANT TIMED FOR 5K ROUTE)

Featuring:
Timed 5K Route
1 Mile Memory Walk
Memory Balloon Release (tentative)
Gender & Age Awards: 19 & under, 20-40 & 41+
Kids Fun Run for 12 & under, immediately following 5K finishing
Kids Activities
Angel Story Boards

Races

  • 5K Race

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $22.20

    5K Race starting and finishing in beautiful Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park in Adel, IA. Gender & Age Awards will be presented at the end for 19 & under, 20-40 & 41+.
  • Memory Walk

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $22.20

    Come walk to honor all the Angel Babies watching over us. Starting and finishing in beautiful Kinnick Feller Riverside Park in Adel.
  • 5K Race - Student Registration

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $11.60

    Students (12th Grade and younger) can participate in the 5K race for $15
  • Virtual 5K Race

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    $22.20

    Can't join us in person, that's ok! Join us virtually and submit your time.

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Location

Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park, 483 N 10th St., Adel, IA, Adel, 50003, IA, United States

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