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17th John's Baby Steps

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Adel, Iowa, United States

calendar_today 03 Oct, 2026

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17th John's Baby Steps

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

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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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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08:00

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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

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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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