TAKE STEPS TO END CHILD ABUSE, KEEP CHILDREN SAFE & FAMILIES TOGETHER!
You're invited to join us for our 4th Annual Footsteps for Families on:
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 - 8:30 A.M.
5K Run, 1 Mile Walk, & Family Fun Day!
Join us at:
The Fellowship Church 1897 Mascoutah Avenue, Belleville IL, 62220
We are excited to invite you to a fun-filled day at our Footsteps for Family Metro East event! 🎉
Whether you run, walk, or stroll, you are guaranteed an amazing day complete with music, food, bounce house, medals for the 5K participants, & more! Can't make it in-person or not local? Choose the virtual option! (Virtual runs are not included in final live race results)
Who are we?
Founded in 2003, Safe Families for Children is fueled by radical hospitality, disruptive generosity, and intentional compassion. Oftentimes, children are on the edge of entering foster care, and susceptible to neglect or abuse. Safe Families steps in and provides families and children with a circle of support in various ways! Our goals are to prevent child neglect, reduce the number of children entering the child welfare system, and support families in their time of need.
TOGETHER we can create meaningful and supportive relationships that strengthen our Families & Community!
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Virtual Sign Up Opening soon
Registration opens in 13 hours 53 minutes-
Can't make it to the event and want to participate in the virtual event challenge? This registration is for you!
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$23.39
Early Bird Pricing
May 8 – Jun 9 -
$28.74Jun 9 – Jun 27
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5K Run Opening soon
Registration opens in 13 hours 53 minutes-
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$34.09
Early Bird Pricing
May 8 – Jun 9 -
$39.44Jun 9 – Jun 27
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1 Mile Walk/Run Opening soon
Registration opens in 13 hours 53 minutes-
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$23.39
Early Bird Pricing
May 8 – Jun 9 -
$28.74Jun 9 – Jun 27
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Child Registration Opening soon
Registration opens in 13 hours 53 minutes-
If your child wishes to compete in the 5K run, please have them choose the regular registration option. This is for children attending wishing to participate in walking, games, and family activities. Children 5 and under are free!
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Early Bird Pricing
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$14.83May 31 – Jun 27
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Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up
Friday, June 26 4:00-6:00 P.M. at The Fellowship Church
Race Day:
7:30 A.M. Registration and Packet Pick-up
8:10 A.M. Race Warm-up
8:15 A.M. Opening Ceremony
8:30 A.M. 1M & 5K Starts!
9:15-9:30 A.M. Awards Ceremony
Day of Food & Kids Activities:
8:30-11 A.M. Kids activities will be available. Coffee and snacks will be available for purchase.
Virtual Run Information
Want to be a part of our event....but just can't make it? Run with us virtually!
Here are the virtual race details!
- Choose your own course
- Run anytime between September 12th through June 20th, 2025
- Most importantly - have fun and enjoy the time outside!
🥇 Virtual participants can win the awards mentioned above for fundraising, recruiting AND we have one more category for you!
💥 Two awards will be given, one for the team that walks the most miles and one for the individual that walks the most miles between the dates!
*Your results will not be included in the in-person live 5K race results. Virtual results will be separate
Follow these easy steps to prepare for your tracking:
 TRACKING STEPS 1. Download the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to your phone and create an account or scroll down to log into an existing account Once you have completed your distance in the app, save your workout and it will automatically post to Race Roster results. (This step must be followed from your mobile device) |
 VIEWING AND POSTING MANUAL RESULTS If you plan to record using another software or tracking device or post manually from what is recorded on your watch, simply head here and "Submit Virtual Result" between June 19 - June 29. |
FAQS:
- To record with tracking on the ASICS Runkeeper™ app, you will need to run or walk with your phone or with a connected wearable (see instructions below)
- You do not have to track with these technologies, it is optional!
- More detailed end-to-end instructions (with images) for using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to track your virtual event are linked here
- Instructions to link a recent activity recorded on a FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch linked here
- Steps to connect your FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch to the Runkeeper™ app are linked here
- Steps to manually post your results on Race Roster (not using the app) are linked here
If you have any technical questions, please email us and we will be happy to assist you! Take pictures out there! get creative with your finish line - share your images and stories with us and tag us on social!
We look forward to seeing your name on the results board. Remember that you can run, walk, stroll, or skip your distance
Age Group Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for each Age Group below |
| Male | Female |
| 29 and Under | 29 and Under |
| 30-39 | 30-39 |
| 40-49 | 40-49 |
| 50-59 | 50-59 |
| 60-69 | 60-69 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ellen Mossman
- Phone
- 618-514-6314
