Steps ROCK 'n' ROLL STROLL 5K family fun walk/run!

Kick off the Oak Harbor Music Festival weekend with the most rockin’ 5k ever!

Take Steps Together with us on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at 9:00 am for the third annual Steps ROCK ‘n’ ROLL STROLL to support families caring for infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays.

New this year — BABY STEPS 1/2 Mile Route!
We’re excited to introduce the free Baby Steps 1/2 mile route, perfect for our youngest participants and their families. Strollers, tiny sneakers, and wobbly walkers of all ages are all welcome! Baby Steps participants have the option to purchase an event t-shirt for $10. See the Baby Steps route map here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6712831237/

You are invited to bring the whole family to join the fun and dress up as your favorite rock star! We want to see it all: leather, lace, bandanas, giggles, smiles, tutus, crowns, big hair, glitter, and cheers! We encourage strolling, walking, running, skipping, hopping, and especially dancing your way across the finish line.

Our day begins at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor, WA on Whidbey Island. The 5K course follows the sparkling waterfront out to Catalina Park at the Marina and back to Windjammer Park.

• Free parking is available at Windjammer Park.

• Check in at the registration tables to pick up your race bib and t-shirt.

• All pre-registered 5K participants will receive a free t-shirt. We cannot guarantee t-shirt sizes for registrations after August 21st, 2026.

• Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure everyone in your group is checked in.

• After checking in, enjoy kids’ activities, face painting, photo backdrops, and more.

• This is the perfect time for Rock Star photos! Strollers, tricycles, sea turtles, and fur babies are permitted on the course. Please act responsibly and clean up after your pets.

This is a non-competitive event, with everyone moving at their own pace and all finishers celebrated equally.

At the end of the 5K, enjoy snacks and refreshments. Families are invited to make their way to SE Pioneer Way to continue the fun at the Oak Harbor Music Festival.

5K special age based pricing!

Youth - Half price for your 5-11 year old!
Under 5 - Free!
(discount automatically applied when birthdate is entered)

Rockstar Diaper Drive!

Help us roll out the love! Please bring new or opened packs of diapers (size 1-5) or wipes to share with our Steps families. Let’s show our little rock stars some big support!

Taking Steps Together for 40+ Years

All ROCK ‘n’ ROLL STROLL proceeds benefit Steps, a non-profit organization providing in-home early support services for infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with developmental delays in communication, social-emotional, fine or gross motor, adaptive skills, and/or cognitive development. Our early learning and pediatric care team offers therapies, education, and family-centered support that helps children build the skills they need to thrive—at home, in school, and in the broader community. We are continuously taking steps to expand our resources to meet the needs of the children and families we serve on Whidbey Island, Anacortes, and the San Juan Islands.

Visit the Steps website to learn more: www.takingstepstogether.org

TAKING STEPS TOGETHER

ROCK ‘n’ ROLL STROLL proceeds benefit Steps, a non-profit organization providing in-home early support services for infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with developmental delays in communication, social-emotional, fine or gross motor, adaptive skills, and/or cognitive development. Our early learning and pediatric care staff are committed to building relationships by embracing each family’s culture, strengths, and priorities. We are continuously taking steps to expand our resources to meet the needs of the children and families we serve on Whidbey Island, Anacortes, and the San Juan Islands.

WHY EARLY SUPPORT

The first 36 months of life, when the braindevelops most rapidly, are critical for buildingfoundational skills for future learning. Positive early experiences are essential for later success in school, the workplace, and community. These are the most impactful years for us to support family’s needs specific to their child’s development.

OUR FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH

We believe parents and caregivers are their child’s first and most important teachers. As members of the early support team, families are the major decision makers regarding their child’s services. Our multi-disciplinary team of early learning and pediatric care staff are committed to building relationships by embracing each family’s culture, strengths, and priorities.

OUR SERVICES

• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Feeding Therapy
• Infant Toddler Education
• Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Therapy through age 5
• Family Support
• Family Resources Coordination
• ABA Services for children ages birth to Kindergarten diagnosed with Autism. (currently only on Whidbey)

CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS

We work together with parents and caregivers to define a comprehensive, child-focused plan, incorporating best practices in developmental support. By providing guidance, coaching, tools and resources to support each family’s priorities and their child’s unique development needs, we help improve the quality of life for the
entire family.

OUR IN HOME SERVICES

Steps‘ evidence-based home visit model builds parents‘ and caregivers’ skills and confidence to support their children in a familiar environment . Our Therapists and Educators provide support by using parent and caregiver-child interactions, daily routines, and household materials. In-home services provide comfort for children and their whole families.

TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP

To learn more, to request an assessment for
services, or to contribute to our mission,
visit our website at: www.takingstepstogether.org

We are pleased of offer the Steps Rock 'n' Roll Stroll at no cost to currently enrolled Steps families.

Contact Heather at tenorh@takingstepstogether.org for the link and password to register.

We are glad you are here and can't wait to stroll together!

If you would like to become a Steps Rock 'n' Roll Stroll Sponsor, please contact Heather Tenore at heather.t@takingstepstogether.org