Baby Steps 5k Run/Walk Kalamazoo
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- 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 beautiful Kalamazoo on Saturday, September 27, 2025, as we come together to honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. This uplifting event not only promotes community spirit but also raises awareness for the heartbreaking realities of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. Participants can choose to walk a scenic 2-mile route or challenge themselves with a 3.1-mile run, all while enjoying the vibrant fall weather.
The day kicks off with bib pick-up and on-site registration starting at 8:30 AM, followed by the race at 10:00 AM. After the race, join us for a heartfelt Ceremony of Remembrance at 11:15 AM. Proceeds from this meaningful event will benefit organizations such as the Star Legacy Foundation, Amos' Anchors, and Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, providing vital support to families in need. Early bird registration is available until August 31, with family pricing options for a maximum of two adults and up to four children for just $60. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of camaraderie and remembrance!
The day kicks off with bib pick-up and on-site registration starting at 8:30 AM, followed by the race at 10:00 AM. After the race, join us for a heartfelt Ceremony of Remembrance at 11:15 AM. Proceeds from this meaningful event will benefit organizations such as the Star Legacy Foundation, Amos' Anchors, and Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, providing vital support to families in need. Early bird registration is available until August 31, with family pricing options for a maximum of two adults and up to four children for just $60. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of camaraderie and remembrance!
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 26
5-7 PM: Bib pick-up & pre-race check-in. Location: Biggby, 23944 Red Arrow Hwy, Mattawan, MI 49071
Saturday, September 27
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 26
5-7 PM: Bib pick-up & pre-race check-in. Location: Biggby, 23944 Red Arrow Hwy, Mattawan, MI 49071
Saturday, September 27
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
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Baby Steps Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 27th September 2025 (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 October 15.
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