17th John's Baby Steps
17th John's Baby Steps is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Adel, IA, with entry fees from $10 to $20.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (77 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
17th John’s Baby Steps 5K Race, Mile Memory Walk & Kids Fun Run
Helping prevent infant & young child loss one baby step at a time…
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Angel Presentation: 8:00am
Shot Gun Start: 8:15 am
Location: Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park, Adel, IA
Virtual Race Option: open for submission October 4th
Early Registration: $20.00 by August 15th (includes t-shirt)
After August 15th $25 (t-shirt guaranteed if registered before 9/1/25)
After Sept 20th: $30.00 (t-shirts while last)
Student (through 12th Grade): $15
Packet Pick-Up: Friday, October 2nd: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM at Adel Public Library
Race Day: Kinnick-Feller Park Packet Pick-Up & Registration 7:00 AM to 7:45AM
we ask that everyone be checked in & ready by 7:45 out of respect for the families during Angel Presentation, Thank You in advance
Ages 12 & under = Free admission, NO registration required! (unless want timed for 5K Route)
Featuring:
Timed 5K Route
1 Mile Memory Walk
Memory Balloon Release (tentative)
Gender & Age Awards: 19 & under, 20-40 & 41+
Kids Fun Run for 12 & under, immediately following 5K finishing
Kids Activities
Angel Story Boards
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Winterset 1s, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Adel, IA
Population
6,259
as of 2023
City Elevation
956 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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77
Days to train
- Race
- 17th John's Baby Steps
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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17th John's Baby Steps
Oct 3, 2026