Little Steps, Big Dreams Race
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Puyallup, Washington
- Price $11.60 - $64.60
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 15th Annual "Little Steps, Big Dreams" Race on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in beautiful Puyallup, Pierce! This uplifting community event invites participants of all ages to embrace the challenge of a 10K race or join in the family-friendly 5K walk/run. For the little ones, there's a delightful Kids Dash to ensure everyone can take part in the action!
The event kicks off at The Grove, with the Kids Dash starting at 8:00 AM, followed by a group photo and a warm-up session with Coach Sue. The 10K race begins at 8:30 AM, and the 5K follows shortly after at 8:40 AM. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with delicious treats, coffee, a beer garden, and a vibrant kids' zone! Plus, bring a package of diapers and/or wipes for a chance to win fantastic prizes in the raffle. Join us in our mission to raise $50,000 to support at-risk pregnant women and their families while enjoying a day of community spirit and healthy living! Don’t forget to register before August 16th to secure your race shirt
The event kicks off at The Grove, with the Kids Dash starting at 8:00 AM, followed by a group photo and a warm-up session with Coach Sue. The 10K race begins at 8:30 AM, and the 5K follows shortly after at 8:40 AM. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with delicious treats, coffee, a beer garden, and a vibrant kids' zone! Plus, bring a package of diapers and/or wipes for a chance to win fantastic prizes in the raffle. Join us in our mission to raise $50,000 to support at-risk pregnant women and their families while enjoying a day of community spirit and healthy living! Don’t forget to register before August 16th to secure your race shirt
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR 15TH ANNUAL "LITTLE STEPS, BIG DREAMS" RACE! EMBRACE THE DISTANCE OVER 10K, WALK/RUN OUR 5K FAMILY-FRIENDLY RACE, OR HAVE YOUR LITTLES DO THE KIDS DASH!
REGISTER BEFORE AUGUST 16TH TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT.
PRICING SCHEDULE:
MARCH 20 - APRIL 3, $30 _**2-WEEK SPECIAL PRICING**_
APRIL 4 - MAY 31, $35
JUNE 1 - JULY 31, $45
AUG 1 - AUG 31, $55
SEPT 1 - 12, $60
RACE DAY REGISTRATION, $65
COURSE INFORMATION
THE STARTING AND ENDING LOCATION OF EACH RACE WILL BE AT THE GROVE (OUR OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL OFF OF 33RD ST. SE). RUNNERS AND WALKERS WILL HEAD OUT OF THE SITE AND THROUGH THE VAN LIEROP PARK, EVENTUALLY TURNING LEFT AND ONTO THE FOOTHILLS TRAIL. _THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE._
RACE TIMELINE
8:00 AM - KIDS DASH (MUST BE WITH PARENTS)
8:15 AM - GROUP PHOTO
8:25 AM - WARM-UP WITH COACH SUE
8:30 AM - 10K START
8:40 AM - 5K START
9:50 AM - COURSE CLOSES
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CARPOOL AND ARRIVE EARLY TO FIND PARKING!
RACE ROUTE
THE OFFICIAL 5K AND 10K RACE ROUTES WILL BE UPLOADED SOON!
PACKET PICKUP
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO PICK UP YOUR BIB NUMBER AND RACE SHIRT AT THE STEP BY STEP OFFICES (NEXT DOOR TO FARM 12 RESTAURANT) ON THE PICKUP DAY LISTED BELOW.
LOCATION:
3303 8TH AVE SE, UNIT #A
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
WHEN:
THURSDAY, SEPT 11 FROM 9 AM - 7 PM.
PLEASE NOTE, PACKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP BEFORE 9AM ON SEPT. 11TH. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE WITH PACKET PICKUP QUESTIONS, IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected].
PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ON RACE MORNING STARTING AT 6:30 AM AT THE PACKET PICKET TENT AT THE GROVE. HOWEVER, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET ON THURSDAY TO AVOID LONG LINES AND ENSURE A SMOOTH RACE DAY EXPERIENCE.
FUNDRAISE
WERE WORKING TOGETHER TO RAISE $50,000 TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF STEP BY STEP [http://www.stepbystepfamily.org]. RECRUIT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND COLLEAGUES TO JOIN YOUR TEAM OR INVITE THEM TO MAKE A DONATION IN YOUR NAME. HELP US RAISE CRITICAL FUNDS NEEDED TO HELP TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF AT-RISK PREGNANT WOMEN, SO THEY WILL DELIVER HEALTHY BABIES, EMBRACE POSITIVE PARENTING, AND ESTABLISH SAFE HOMES AND SECURE FUTURES.
FINISHERS CELEBRATION
AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR RUN, ENJOY COFFEE, TASTY TREATS, A BEER GARDEN, A KIDS ZONE, AND LOTS MORE!
RAFFLE
BRING A PACKAGE OF DIAPERS AND/OR WIPES AND BE ENTERED INTO OUR RAFFLE DRAWING FOR SOME GREAT PRIZES!
THANK YOU FOR PARTNERING WITH US TO BUILD STRONG FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
_ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TO SUPPORT STEP BY STEP AND HELP LOCAL MOMS AND BABIES IN NEED._
REGISTER BEFORE AUGUST 16TH TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT.
PRICING SCHEDULE:
MARCH 20 - APRIL 3, $30 _**2-WEEK SPECIAL PRICING**_
APRIL 4 - MAY 31, $35
JUNE 1 - JULY 31, $45
AUG 1 - AUG 31, $55
SEPT 1 - 12, $60
RACE DAY REGISTRATION, $65
COURSE INFORMATION
THE STARTING AND ENDING LOCATION OF EACH RACE WILL BE AT THE GROVE (OUR OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL OFF OF 33RD ST. SE). RUNNERS AND WALKERS WILL HEAD OUT OF THE SITE AND THROUGH THE VAN LIEROP PARK, EVENTUALLY TURNING LEFT AND ONTO THE FOOTHILLS TRAIL. _THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE._
RACE TIMELINE
8:00 AM - KIDS DASH (MUST BE WITH PARENTS)
8:15 AM - GROUP PHOTO
8:25 AM - WARM-UP WITH COACH SUE
8:30 AM - 10K START
8:40 AM - 5K START
9:50 AM - COURSE CLOSES
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CARPOOL AND ARRIVE EARLY TO FIND PARKING!
RACE ROUTE
THE OFFICIAL 5K AND 10K RACE ROUTES WILL BE UPLOADED SOON!
PACKET PICKUP
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO PICK UP YOUR BIB NUMBER AND RACE SHIRT AT THE STEP BY STEP OFFICES (NEXT DOOR TO FARM 12 RESTAURANT) ON THE PICKUP DAY LISTED BELOW.
LOCATION:
3303 8TH AVE SE, UNIT #A
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
WHEN:
THURSDAY, SEPT 11 FROM 9 AM - 7 PM.
PLEASE NOTE, PACKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP BEFORE 9AM ON SEPT. 11TH. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE WITH PACKET PICKUP QUESTIONS, IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected].
PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ON RACE MORNING STARTING AT 6:30 AM AT THE PACKET PICKET TENT AT THE GROVE. HOWEVER, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET ON THURSDAY TO AVOID LONG LINES AND ENSURE A SMOOTH RACE DAY EXPERIENCE.
FUNDRAISE
WERE WORKING TOGETHER TO RAISE $50,000 TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF STEP BY STEP [http://www.stepbystepfamily.org]. RECRUIT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND COLLEAGUES TO JOIN YOUR TEAM OR INVITE THEM TO MAKE A DONATION IN YOUR NAME. HELP US RAISE CRITICAL FUNDS NEEDED TO HELP TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF AT-RISK PREGNANT WOMEN, SO THEY WILL DELIVER HEALTHY BABIES, EMBRACE POSITIVE PARENTING, AND ESTABLISH SAFE HOMES AND SECURE FUTURES.
FINISHERS CELEBRATION
AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR RUN, ENJOY COFFEE, TASTY TREATS, A BEER GARDEN, A KIDS ZONE, AND LOTS MORE!
RAFFLE
BRING A PACKAGE OF DIAPERS AND/OR WIPES AND BE ENTERED INTO OUR RAFFLE DRAWING FOR SOME GREAT PRIZES!
THANK YOU FOR PARTNERING WITH US TO BUILD STRONG FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
_ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TO SUPPORT STEP BY STEP AND HELP LOCAL MOMS AND BABIES IN NEED._
Races
-
10k Run
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Race Shirt Sizes (Unisex):
Sat 13th September 2025 (8:30AM PDT)
$64.60
CLOSED -
5k Walk/Run
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Race Shirt Sizes (Unisex):
Sat 13th September 2025 (8:40AM PDT)
$64.60
CLOSED -
5K Walk (Not Officially Timed)
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Race Shirt Sizes (Unisex):
Sat 13th September 2025 (8:40AM PDT)
$64.60
CLOSED -
Kids Dash (6 and Under)
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Race Shirt Sizes (Unisex):
Sat 13th September 2025 (8:00AM PDT)
$11.60
CLOSED
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