At the Baby Steps 5K, you can walk, run, or simply join us for the post-race memorial honoring the babies gone too soon from miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. You can also find support in our community through local organizations and leaders in providing perinatal bereavement support resources prior to or after the race.
This year's race proceeds will support three organizations that help individuals and families in Southwest Michigan and beyond who face pregnancy, stillbirth, and infant loss: Amos' Anchors, Star Legacy Foundation, and Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.
🏃🏾♀️ Register by August 31 to secure your spot and your free race t-shirt:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Kalamazoo/BabyStepsKalamazoo
🕯️🩷🩵 This race is in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day (October 15). We simply choose to host the event in September to hopefully avoid inclement weather! However, rain or shine, the race is still on! 🌦️
Place:
Spring Valley Park
2606 Mt Olivet Rd
Kalamazoo, MI US 49004
Parking:
On site with overflow on nearby streets
Price information:
🐤 Early bird pricing ends August 31 (includes free t-shirt!)
💲 Family price option is available for up to 2 adults and 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 - Remembrance Ceremony
(Short intro by race hosts. Babies' names are read. Moment of silence. Race medals awarded to winners. Thank you to sponsors.)
This race is organized by Amos' Anchors and Forever Loved (A Committee for Better Perinatal Bereavement Care in West Michigan).
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