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Little Steps, Big Dreams Race

calendar_today 19 Sep, 2026

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Little Steps, Big Dreams Race

About the Event

Join us for our 16th 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 16 - March 30, $35 **2-week special pricing**

March 31 - June 30, $45

July 1 - Sept 18, $55

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. This is subject to change.

 

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

The official 5K and 10K race routes will be uploaded soon!  

 

PACKET PICKUP

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 pickup day listed below.

Location:

3303 8th Ave SE, Unit #A

Puyallup, WA 98372


When:

Thursday, Sept 17 from 9 AM - 7 PM.

 

Please note, packets will not be available for pickup before 9am on Sept. 17th. Please do not call the office with packet pickup questions, if you have questions, please email: sukeighron@stepbystepfamily.org.

 

Packets will be available for pick up on race morning starting at 6:30 AM at the packet picket tent at The Grove. However, we strongly encourage you to pick up your packet on Thursday to avoid long lines and ensure a smooth race day experience. 

 

FUNDRAISE 

We’re working together to raise $50,000 to support the mission of Step By Step. 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 Happy Donuts donut holes, coffee, tasty treats, 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 Offered

Kids Dash (6 and under)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — Kids Dash (6 and under)

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08:00

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$10.00

10K RUN

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:30

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$35.00

5K WALK/RUN

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:40

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$35.00

5K Walk (not officially timed)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K Walk (not officially timed)

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08:40

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$35.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature
11.6° / 22.1°
wb_sunny Feels like
10.6° / 21.1°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 17m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.0 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
6.9 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (3.5)
humidity_mid Humidity
75.4%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:47
nightlight Sunset
19:19

About Puyallup

Learn more about the host city, Puyallup.

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Puyallup is a suburban community of 42,000 people (2022) in the south Puget Sound region of Washington state. Puyallup is home to the Washington State Fair, the state's largest fair.

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