Step By Step's Race 2026

The race.

Step By Step's 16th Annual Race takes place September 19, 2026, in Puyallup, WA, offering a 10K, 5K run, 5K walk (untimed), Kids Dash for ages 6 and under, and virtual 5K or 10K options. The race starts and finishes at The Grove (3303 8th Ave SE, Unit A), with the course routing through Van Lierop Park and onto the Foothills Trail. The 10K begins at 8:30 AM and the 5K at 8:40 AM, with the Kids Dash at 8:00 AM. Race registration costs $35–$55 depending on date, with race day registration at $65; those registering by August 16 receive a race shirt. Packet pickup is available Thursday, September 17, 9 AM–7 PM at the Step By Step offices, or race morning at 6:30 AM at The Grove. Finishers receive donuts, coffee, and treats; all proceeds benefit Step By Step's support for at-risk pregnant women and families.