Baby Steps 5k Run/Walk Kalamazoo

About the Event

This race is in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day (which is October 15, though we're running/walking in September when the weather is hopefully nicer for being outdoors!). Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss are sad realities for many families in the United States and around the world. Proceeds from this race will be donated to the Star Legacy Foundation, Amos' Anchors, and Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.

Price information:

🐤 Early bird pricing ends August 31

💲 Family price option is available for a maximum of 2 adults and up to 4 children - $60

Race information:

🚶‍♂️ Walkers will follow a one-loop course - 2 miles

🏃 Runners will follow a two-loop course - 3.1 miles

👕 Shirts are included with registration before September 1

🍎 Post-race snacks and water are provided

Schedule of events:

Friday, September 26

5-7 PM: Bib pick-up & pre-race check-in. Location: Biggby, 23944 Red Arrow Hwy, Mattawan, MI 49071

Saturday, September 27

8:30 AM - Bib pick-up and on-site registration

10:00 AM - Race begins

11:15 AM - Ceremony of Remembrance

This race is organized by Amos' Anchors and Forever Loved (A Committee for Better Perinatal Bereavement Care in West Michigan).

Races Offered

VIRTUAL Baby Steps Run/Walk

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$25.00

Baby Steps Run/Walk

Sep 26, 2026

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10:00

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$30.00

Baby Steps 5k Run/Walk Adult Registration

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$30.00

Baby Steps 5k Run/Walk Family Registration

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$60.00

Baby Steps 5k Run/Walk Youth Registration

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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82 days remaining

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$10.00

Baby Steps Run/Walk

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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82 days remaining

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$30.00

VIRTUAL Baby Steps Run/Walk

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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82 days remaining

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Kalamazoo.

thermostat Temperature

13.9° / 24.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.7° / 23.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 57m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

9.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:23

nightlight Sunset

19:50

About Kalamazoo

Learn more about the host city, Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo is a city in West Central Michigan. The city is home to more than 198,200 people (2020), with 355,000 in the metropolitan area, which includes neighboring Battle Creek. It is the county seat of Kalamazoo County.