17th John's Baby Steps
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Adel, Iowa
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 17th John's Baby Steps event on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Adel, Dallas, where community spirit and remembrance come together for an inspiring day! This heartwarming event features a timed 5K race, a 1 Mile Memory Walk, and a delightful Kids Fun Run for ages 12 and under. The festivities kick off at Brickyard Park with an angel presentation at 8:00 AM, followed by the shotgun start for the 5K at 8:15 AM.
Participants can register early for just $20 until August 15, which includes a commemorative T-shirt. Afterward, registration fees will increase, so be sure to sign up early! This event not only promotes health and fitness but also raises awareness about preventing infant and young child loss, making each step meaningful. Enjoy family-friendly activities, awards for various age categories, and the chance to honor loved ones with a memory balloon release. Don’t miss out on this uplifting occasion that supports a vital cause—mark your calendars and be part of this special day!
Participants can register early for just $20 until August 15, which includes a commemorative T-shirt. Afterward, registration fees will increase, so be sure to sign up early! This event not only promotes health and fitness but also raises awareness about preventing infant and young child loss, making each step meaningful. Enjoy family-friendly activities, awards for various age categories, and the chance to honor loved ones with a memory balloon release. Don’t miss out on this uplifting occasion that supports a vital cause—mark your calendars and be part of this special day!
Organiser's Description
17TH 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 3, 2026
ANGEL PRESENTATION: 8:00AM
SHOT GUN START: 8:15 AM
LOCATION: BRICKYARD PARK ON S. 18TH STREET, NORTH OF BRICKYARD ROAD IN ADEL
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 20TH: $30.00 (T-SHIRTS WHILE LAST)
STUDENT (THROUGH 12TH GRADE): $15
PACKET PICK-UP: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH FROM 5:00PM-7:00PM AT THE MORNING GRIND, 720 PRAIRIE ST., ADEL, IA
RACE DAY: BRICKYARD 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
HELPING PREVENT INFANT & YOUNG CHILD LOSS ONE BABY STEP AT A TIME
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
ANGEL PRESENTATION: 8:00AM
SHOT GUN START: 8:15 AM
LOCATION: BRICKYARD PARK ON S. 18TH STREET, NORTH OF BRICKYARD ROAD IN ADEL
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 20TH: $30.00 (T-SHIRTS WHILE LAST)
STUDENT (THROUGH 12TH GRADE): $15
PACKET PICK-UP: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH FROM 5:00PM-7:00PM AT THE MORNING GRIND, 720 PRAIRIE ST., ADEL, IA
RACE DAY: BRICKYARD 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
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5K Race
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
CLOSED5K 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. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
CLOSEDCome 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. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$16.90
CLOSEDStudents (12th Grade and younger) can participate in the 5K race for $15 -
Virtual 5K Race
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
CLOSEDCan't join us in person, that's ok! Join us virtually and submit your time.
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