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17th John's Baby Steps

Adel, Iowa, United States

calendar_today 03 Oct, 2026

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About the Event

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: Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park, Adel, IA

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: Friday, October 2nd: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM at Adel Public Library
Race Day: Kinnick-Feller 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

Races Offered

5K Race

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$20.00

5K Race - Student Registration

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$10.00

Memory Walk

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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$20.00

Virtual 5K Race

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:00

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Adel.

thermostat Temperature

9.5° / 19.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.9° / 16.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 35m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

15.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

60.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:29

nightlight Sunset

18:33

About Adel

Learn more about the host city, Adel.

Adel is a city in and the county seat of Dallas County, Iowa, United States. It is located along the North Raccoon River. Its population was 6,153 at the time of the 2020 Census.

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17th John's Baby Steps

About the Event

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

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026Angel Presentation: 8:00amShot Gun Start: 8:15 amLocation: Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park, Adel, IA

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: Friday, October 2nd: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM at Adel Public LibraryRace Day: Kinnick-Feller Park Packet Pick-Up & Registration 7:00 AM to 7:45AMwe 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)

Races Offered

5K Race

5K Race - Student Registration

Memory Walk

Virtual 5K Race

Weather History

About Adel

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Runner Reviews

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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: Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park, Adel, IA

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: Friday, October 2nd: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM at Adel Public Library
Race Day: Kinnick-Feller 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