Little Steps, Big Dreams Race
- Date:
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Location:
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East Main
Puyallup, Washington
98372
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- stepbystepfamily.org Register at runsignup.com
- Tags:
- 10k 5k Run Trail Walk
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 $55,000 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.