Little Steps, Big Dreams Race

🏃‍♂️ RACE OVERVIEW

• Event: Join us for our 15th Annual "Little Steps, Big Dreams" race!
• Distance: Embrace the distance over 10K, walk/run our 5K family-friendly race, or have your littles do the Kids Dash!
• Registration Deadline: Register before August 16th to be guaranteed a race shirt.
• Date: September 13, 2025

💵 PRICING SCHEDULE

• March 20 - April 3: $30 - 2-week special pricing
• April 4 - May 31: $35
• June 1 - July 31: $45
• August 1 - August 31: $55
• Sept 1 - 12: $60
• Race Day Registration: $65

🏞️ COURSE INFORMATION

• Starting Location: The Grove (our outdoor preschool off of 33rd St. SE).
• Route: 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

• Official Routes: The official 5K and 10K race routes will be uploaded soon!

📦 PACKET PICKUP

• Recommended Location: Step By Step offices (next door to Farm 12 Restaurant).
• Address: 3303 8th Ave SE, Unit #A, Puyallup, WA 98372
• Pickup Date: Thursday, Sept 11 from 9 AM - 7 PM.
• Email for 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 outside of Fika (under the covered courtyard). However, we strongly encourage you to pick up your packet on Thursday to avoid long lines and ensure a smooth race day experience.

🎗️ FUNDRAISE

• Goal: We’re working together to raise $50,000 to support the mission of Step By Step.
• Get Involved: Recruit your friends, family, and colleagues to join your team or invite them to make a donation in your name.
• Impact: 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

• Post-Race Festivities: After you finish your run, enjoy coffee, tasty treats, a beer garden, a kids zone, and lots more!

🎟️ RAFFLE

• Participation: Bring a package of diapers and/or wipes and be entered into our raffle drawing for some great prizes!

🙏 THANK YOU

• Community Support: THANK YOU for partnering with us to build strong families in our community.
• Proceeds: All proceeds from this event go to support Step By Step and help local moms and babies in need.

For more details, visit the race page: Little Steps, Big Dreams Race.