17th John's Baby Steps
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- 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 uplifting 17th John's Baby Steps event on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park in Adel, Dallas. This heartwarming occasion features a timed 5K race, a mile memory walk, and a fun kids run designed to help prevent infant and young child loss, one baby step at a time. The day kicks off with an angel presentation at 8:00 AM, followed by the shotgun start of the 5K at 8:15 AM.
Participants of all ages are encouraged to take part, with early registration available for just $20 until August 15, ensuring you receive a commemorative t-shirt. After that, registration fees increase, so be sure to sign up early! Kids aged 12 and under can join for free, and there will be exciting kids' activities throughout the day. With gender and age awards for participants, a memory balloon release, and angel storyboards, this event promises to be a meaningful and joyful experience for everyone involved. Don't miss out on this chance to honor memories and create lasting connections in the community!
Participants of all ages are encouraged to take part, with early registration available for just $20 until August 15, ensuring you receive a commemorative t-shirt. After that, registration fees increase, so be sure to sign up early! Kids aged 12 and under can join for free, and there will be exciting kids' activities throughout the day. With gender and age awards for participants, a memory balloon release, and angel storyboards, this event promises to be a meaningful and joyful experience for everyone involved. Don't miss out on this chance to honor memories and create lasting connections in the community!
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: 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 20TH: $30.00 (T-SHIRTS WHILE LAST)
STUDENT (THROUGH 12TH GRADE): $15
PACKET PICK-UP: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND: 9:00 AM 3:30 PM AT ADEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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
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: 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 20TH: $30.00 (T-SHIRTS WHILE LAST)
STUDENT (THROUGH 12TH GRADE): $15
PACKET PICK-UP: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND: 9:00 AM 3:30 PM AT ADEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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
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5K Race
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (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 3rd October 2026 (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 3rd October 2026 (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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Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park, 483 N 10th St., Adel, IA, Adel, 50003, IA, United States
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