Baby Steps Memorial Run

Important Registration Information

• Deadline for Registration: YOU MUST REGISTER BY 8/15/25 TO SUBMIT MEMORIAL NAMES FOR SHIRTS/SIGNS, GUARANTEE A RACE SHIRT. We will not accept shirt sizes after this date!
• Post-Deadline Shirt Purchase: If you are registering after this date and would like a shirt, check with our packet pickup committee AFTER the fun run begins and purchase a race shirt for $20 if any extras are available. There is NO GUARANTEE we will have extra shirts!
• Memorial Name Submission: AUGUST 15, 2025 IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT MEMORIAL NAMES AND ORDER SHIRTS THIS YEAR! Please double check your spelling before submitting your registration!
• Memorial Items: Memorial items may include a "WE REMEMBER THEM" sign to honor your loved one that is displayed throughout the course.

Packet Pickup Information

• Location: The Amelia Center - 1513 4th Ave S - Birmingham, AL 35233
• Pickup Date: Thursday, September 11th 10 am - 4:30 pm
• Team Designation: We encourage you to designate one person per team to pick up your race packets.
• Packet Pickup Confirmation: Please text 205-305-5151 with your team name or list of participants and the time you would like to pick up packets. Confirm with us before you come.

Event Start Information

• Date: Saturday, September 13, 2024
• Location: Homestead Hollow, 1161 Murphrees Valley Road Springville, AL 35146
• Arrival Time: Plan to arrive no later than 7:30! We may need to block off the entrance at this time for everyone's safety.
• Registration and Packet Pickup: 7am Same Day Registration and Packet Pickup
• Race Start Times: 8:00am 5K START followed by the FUN RUN START

Virtual Participation

• Honor Loved Ones: We will still honor your loved one on our race shirts!
• Participate Virtually: Can’t make it? Get out with your family/friends and celebrate your loved one! Run, walk, ride, hike, eat - whatever you feel is best for your family!

Awards Information

• Awards for 5K: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in gender/age categories (chip timed)
• Awards for FUN RUN: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places
• Top Fundraisers: TOP 3 ONLINE Fundraisers - be sure to set up your fundraiser page.
• Largest Team Award: Award for the largest team (pre-registered only)

Committee Acknowledgments

This race could not take place without the Baby Steps Race Committee, each participant, volunteers, and business sponsors! BIG SHOUT OUT to our committee for all of their hard work! We would also like to thank Homestead Hollow for allowing us to host the race on their beautiful property! We are excited to be there again!

Health Guidelines

• Stay Home: Please do not come to race day if you are ill.
• Mask Policy: Masks are welcome, but not required.
• COVID Symptoms: You must stay home if you show any symptoms of illness or have tested positive for COVID within 5 days of the event.
• Hand Hygiene: We will have hand sanitizer at the race. Help us by practicing basic health and hygiene practices like handwashing!

Thank you,
Baby Steps Committee