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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Spring Valley Park, Kalamazoo MI
5K
56–73°F · some rain risk
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2025
55–75°F
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2024
53–74°F
dry
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60–73°F
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49–58°F
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2021
53–75°F
dry
2020
60–80°F
dry
2019
55–66°F
dry
2018
50–67°F
dry
2017
68–90°F
dry
2016
58–67°F
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About this race
Event Overview
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, and The TEARS Foundation.
Price Information
- Early Bird Ends: August 31
- Family Price Option: $60 for a maximum of 2 adults and up to 4 children
Race Information
- Walkers: Will follow a one-loop course - 2 miles
- Runners: Will follow a two-loop course - 3.1 miles
- Shirts: Included with registration before September 1
- Post-Race: Snacks and water are provided
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 25
- 5-7 PM: Bib pick-up & pre-race check-in. Location: Biggby, 23944 Red Arrow Hwy, Mattawan, MI 49071
Saturday, September 26
- 8:30 AM: Bib pick-up and on-site registration
- 10:00 AM: Race begins
- 11:15 AM: Ceremony of Remembrance
Organizers
This race is organized by Amos' Anchors and Forever Loved (A Committee for Better Perinatal Bereavement Care in West Michigan).
Race Details
Date: September 26, 2026
Location: Spring Valley Park, Kalamazoo, MI
Registration Link: Baby Steps 5k Run/Walk
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