17th John's Baby Steps

17th John’s Baby Steps 5K Race, Mile Memory Walk & Kids Fun Run
Helping prevent infant & young child loss one baby step at a time…

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Angel Presentation: 8:00am
Shot Gun Start: 8:15 am
Location: Brickyard Park on S. 18th Street, north of Brickyard Road in Adel

Virtual Race Option: open for submission October 4th

Early Registration: $20.00 by August 15th (includes t-shirt)
After August 15th $25 (t-shirt guaranteed if registered before 9/1/25)
After Sept 20th: $30.00 (t-shirts while last)
Student (through 12th Grade): $15 

Packet Pick-Up: Wednesday, September 30th from 5:00PM-7:00PM at The Morning Grind, 720 Prairie St., Adel, IA
Race Day: Brickyard Park   Packet Pick-Up & Registration 7:00 AM to 7:45AM
we ask that everyone be checked in & ready by 7:45 out of respect for the families during Angel Presentation, Thank You in advance

Ages 12 & under = Free admission, NO registration required! (unless want timed for 5K Route)

Featuring:
Timed 5K Route 
1 Mile Memory Walk
Memory Balloon Release (tentative)
Gender & Age Awards: 19 & under, 20-40 & 41+
Kids Fun Run for 12 & under, immediately following 5K finishing
Kids Activities 
Angel Story Boards