'Be A Light' 5K Mental Health Awareness Fun Run
About this race
Check-In Location:
927 Main Street, Holy Cross, IA
(Directly across from Neumann’s Bar & Grill)
Registration Information
- Participants ages 5 and under may participate free of charge and are not required to register.
- Registration is required for all participants ages 6 and older.
Event Schedule:
8:00 AM – Check-In Opens
9:30 AM – Check-In Closes
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Enjoy the Holy Cross Market during check-in
9:30 AM – Opening Remarks
10:00 AM – Kids Fun Run
Community 5K – Immediately following Kids Run
About the Event
After the Kids Run, participants are invited to join the Community 5K!
Holy Cross offers a close-knit community that reflects the heart of rural Iowa.
We are excited to showcase the town's charm, beauty, and views along the 5K route, highlighting what makes rural Iowa so special.
Whether you are a seasoned runner or simply looking to enjoy a walk, this event is designed for all. Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace. This is a community-centered event focused on connection, action, and showing up for one another in meaningful ways.
The Be A Light Project, Inc.
Founded in 2025, The Be A Light Project is an Iowa-based nonprofit created with a vision to change how mental health is viewed and discussed.
The annual ‘Be A Light’ Mental Health Awareness 5K is one of many opportunities where awareness, support, and resources are brought closer to home.
Throughout the year, The Be A Light Project shows up in communities to spark connection, share tools, and remind individuals that their stories matter. Through prevention-focused programming and community events designed to inspire hope, individuals and families feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Proceeds
Funds raised from this event will support The Be A Light Project’s community-based education and outreach programs.
These efforts focus on increasing awareness, improving understanding, and empowering action around brain health in rural communities.
Additional Information
Learn more about programs and services at:
www.bealightproject.org
Stay Connected
Follow The Be A Light Project on Facebook and Instagram for updates, event details, and ways to get involved.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Fun Run/Walk
Ages 13 and older are invited to run, walk, or stroll at their own pace. Whether you are looking to challenge yourself or enjoy the experience, this event is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
Kids Run - Ages 6-12
A fun and encouraging Kids Run designed for children ages 6–12. Participants will run alongside other kids in their age group in a supportive and positive environment. All children will receive recognition for their effort, and we encourage families to cheer on all runners as they cross the finish line.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Holy Cross.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
No course map published yet.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Holy Cross event
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