Little Steps, Big Dreams Race
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Puyallup, Washington
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 15th Annual "Little Steps, Big Dreams" Race on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Puyallup, Pierce! This exciting event offers a variety of race distances to suit everyone in the family. Choose between a challenging 10K, a fun and family-friendly 5K, or let the kids dash in the Kids Dash. The races will kick off at The Grove, an outdoor preschool, and will take participants through the scenic Van Lierop Park and onto the beautiful Foothills Trail.
Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and fun! Participants are encouraged to register before August 16 to guarantee a race shirt. After the races, celebrate your achievements with delicious treats, coffee, and a vibrant beer garden, plus activities for the kids in the Kids Zone. Together, we aim to raise $50,000 to support Step by Step, helping at-risk pregnant women and their families. Bring a package of diapers or wipes for a chance to win great raffle prizes! Get ready to lace up your shoes and make a positive impact in the community!
Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and fun! Participants are encouraged to register before August 16 to guarantee a race shirt. After the races, celebrate your achievements with delicious treats, coffee, and a vibrant beer garden, plus activities for the kids in the Kids Zone. Together, we aim to raise $50,000 to support Step by Step, helping at-risk pregnant women and their families. Bring a package of diapers or wipes for a chance to win great raffle prizes! Get ready to lace up your shoes and make a positive impact in the community!
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 - Sept. 12th $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.
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
VIEW THE 5K ROUTE HERE: HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/5754582295 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5754582295]
VIEW THE 10K ROUTE HERE: HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/5754616546 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5754616546]
PACKET PICK UP
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 PICK UP DAYS LISTED BELOW.
LOCATION:
3303 8TH AVE SE UNIT #A | PUYALLUP, WA 98372
WHEN:
PACKET PICK UP WILL BE ON THURSDAY, SEPT 11 FROM 9 AM - 7 PM. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PICK UP ON THIS DAY THERE WILL BE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PICK UP ON THE DAY OF THE RACE 1 HOUR BEFORE RACE.
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 - Sept. 12th $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.
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
VIEW THE 5K ROUTE HERE: HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/5754582295 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5754582295]
VIEW THE 10K ROUTE HERE: HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/5754616546 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5754616546]
PACKET PICK UP
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 PICK UP DAYS LISTED BELOW.
LOCATION:
3303 8TH AVE SE UNIT #A | PUYALLUP, WA 98372
WHEN:
PACKET PICK UP WILL BE ON THURSDAY, SEPT 11 FROM 9 AM - 7 PM. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PICK UP ON THIS DAY THERE WILL BE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PICK UP ON THE DAY OF THE RACE 1 HOUR BEFORE RACE.
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
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10k Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Race Shirt Sizes (Unisex):
Sat 13th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOON -
5k Walk/Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Race Shirt Sizes (Unisex):
Sat 13th September 2025 (8:40AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOON -
5K Walk (Not Officially Timed)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Race Shirt Sizes (Unisex):
Sat 13th September 2025 (8:40AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOON -
Kids Dash (6 and Under)
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Race Shirt Sizes (Unisex):
Sat 13th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS SOON
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