Baby Steps 5k Run/Walk Kalamazoo

  • Date Sat 26th September 2026
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Price $27.50 - $32.80
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the Baby Steps 5k Run/Walk in Kalamazoo on Saturday, September 26, 2026, a heartfelt event dedicated to honoring Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. This uplifting race seeks to raise awareness around the sensitive topics of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss, while supporting vital organizations like the Star Legacy Foundation, Amos' Anchors, and Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.

Participants can choose between a 3.1-mile run, which consists of two loops, or a 2-mile walk on a scenic course. The day kicks off with bib pick-up and on-site registration at 8:30 AM, followed by the race starting at 10:00 AM. The event culminates in a touching Ceremony of Remembrance at 11:15 AM. Register early to secure your shirt and enjoy post-race snacks and water. Early bird pricing ends on August 31, with family options available for maximum savings. Come together to celebrate and support families while enjoying the beautiful Kalamazoo outdoors!

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 [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).

Races

  • Baby Steps Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    Sat 26th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    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.
  • VIRTUAL Baby Steps Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    $27.50

    After registering, run a 5K and submit your time through your RunSignUp profile before midnight on September 26.

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Location

Spring Valley Park, 2606 Mt Olivet Rd, Kalamazoo, 49004, MI, United States

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