Baby Steps 5k Run/Walk Kalamazoo
Saturday, September 25, 2027
10:00 AM EDT
Kalamazoo, Michigan
$27.50–$32.80 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the heartwarming Baby Steps 5k Run/Walk in Kalamazoo on Saturday, September 25, 2027, as we come together to honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. This uplifting event not only promotes awareness but also supports families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. Participants can choose between a 3.1-mile run, which follows a two-loop course, or a 2-mile walk on a single loop, making it perfect for everyone, from seasoned runners to families with young children.
Starting at 10:00 AM, the race will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Kalamazoo, with bib pick-up and pre-race check-in available on Friday evening at Biggby in Mattawan. Enjoy post-race snacks and water, and be sure to stick around for the touching Ceremony of Remembrance at 11:15 AM. Early bird pricing is available until August 31, and a family option accommodates up to two adults and four children for just $60. All proceeds will benefit fantastic organizations dedicated to supporting families in need. Join us for a day of community, remembrance, and hope!
Starting at 10:00 AM, the race will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Kalamazoo, with bib pick-up and pre-race check-in available on Friday evening at Biggby in Mattawan. Enjoy post-race snacks and water, and be sure to stick around for the touching Ceremony of Remembrance at 11:15 AM. Early bird pricing is available until August 31, and a family option accommodates up to two adults and four children for just $60. All proceeds will benefit fantastic organizations dedicated to supporting families in need. Join us for a day of community, remembrance, and hope!
Races
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Baby Steps Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Please register each adult and child individually. Choose Family Pricing option to receive the discounted family rate. Family pricing includes a maximum of 2 adults and up to 4 children.
Register10:00 AM EDT
$32.80
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Opens in 4 months
VIRTUAL Baby Steps Run/Walk
VirtualIncl. $2.50 Fee
After registering, run a 5K and submit your time through your RunSignUp profile before midnight on September 26.
10:00 AM EDT
$27.50
Organiser's description
This race is in honor of PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS AWARENESS DAY (which is October 15, though we're running/walking in September when the weather is hopefully nicer for being outdoors!). Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss are sad realities for many families in the United States and around the world. Proceeds from this race will be donated to the Star Legacy Foundation https://starlegacyfoundation.org/chapter/west-michigan, Amos' Anchors https://amosanchors.org, and Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, and The TEARS Foundation. https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org
PRICE INFORMATION:
Early bird pricing ends August 31
Family price option is available for a maximum of 2 adults and up to 4 children - $60
RACE INFORMATION:
male sign Walkers will follow a one-loop course - 2 miles
Runners will follow a two-loop course - 3.1 miles
Shirts are included with registration before September 1
Post-race snacks and water are provided
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday, September 25
5-7 PM: Bib pick-up & pre-race check-in. Location: Biggby, 23944 Red Arrow Hwy, Mattawan, MI 49071
Saturday, September 26
8:30 AM - Bib pick-up and on-site registration
10:00 AM - Race begins
11:15 AM - Ceremony of Remembrance
This race is organized by Amos' Anchors https://amosanchors.org and Forever Loved https://www.facebook.com/BabyStepsWestMI (A Committee for Better Perinatal Bereavement Care in West Michigan).
PRICE INFORMATION:
Early bird pricing ends August 31
Family price option is available for a maximum of 2 adults and up to 4 children - $60
RACE INFORMATION:
male sign Walkers will follow a one-loop course - 2 miles
Runners will follow a two-loop course - 3.1 miles
Shirts are included with registration before September 1
Post-race snacks and water are provided
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday, September 25
5-7 PM: Bib pick-up & pre-race check-in. Location: Biggby, 23944 Red Arrow Hwy, Mattawan, MI 49071
Saturday, September 26
8:30 AM - Bib pick-up and on-site registration
10:00 AM - Race begins
11:15 AM - Ceremony of Remembrance
This race is organized by Amos' Anchors https://amosanchors.org and Forever Loved https://www.facebook.com/BabyStepsWestMI (A Committee for Better Perinatal Bereavement Care in West Michigan).
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Location
Spring Valley Park, 2606 Mt Olivet Rd, Kalamazoo, 49004, MI, United States
Baby Steps 5k Run/Walk Kalamazoo
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