Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick-fil-A
About this race
The Unbound Now Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick Fil A is a fun, family-friendly “glow-in-the-dark” run to raise money and awareness for the anti-human trafficking work of Unbound. This annual event is fun for everyone, whether you’re a slow walker or a professional runner! This year, we are offering in-person and virtual options to participants to fight human trafficking in Waco, Texas, and around the world. Build a team, set a goal, and raise funds on the side to end human trafficking!
IN-PERSON: Join us at Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas on April 18, 2026, for a night of fun and wild experiences. We'll have food trucks, music, games, and a "glowing good time." You must have a Zoo Spectator Pass to get into the Zoo if you are not register for the 5K or 1K event.
5:30 p.m. Event Opens
- Day-of check in and race kit pick up
- Performances
- Food trucks: TBD
- Photo booth
5:30-6:30 p.m. Kick-off and performances!
6:30 p.m. Check-in/Registration for all events closes!
7:00 p.m. 1K
7:45 p.m. 5K run
Awards at the conclusion of the 5K
Light Up The Dark in spirit 5K Sofa Edition (virtual): Fight human trafficking wherever you are in the world! Get your friends, family, or coworkers together to support Unbound. Register as an individual or set up a team and receive our Glow Global box with glow-in-the-dark gear for you and your crew by mail, if you register by March 16th at 11:59 p.m.
We'll send out other info and ways to join in the fun to race registrants between now and race day. Make sure you're registered so we can keep you up to date! Share your ideas with us by tagging @unboundwaco, @unboundnow and using the hashtag #LightUpTheDark5K.
Thanks to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible!
Race Day Packet Pick up is TBD
Join fellow runners on October 13, 2018 for the Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick-fil-A. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Waco.
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5K
Race-day registration will run from 5-6:30 pm. Cash, check and credit accepted. All participants will have timing chips. Race start will be staggered based on speed. Kids 12 and under run the 5K for free, but MUST be registered.
Kids Package (T-shirt, 1K Nugget Run, free 5K option)
The KIDS PACKAGE includes the whole "Light Up the Dark" Experience! - 1K Nugget Run with finisher's prize - Free 5K option (with parent) - Event t-shirt - Race packet & coupons (**No timing chip**) * Kids 12 and under only. ** 1 parent/guardian can run 1K with child.
Kids FREE (5K only with registered adult)
Kids 12 and under run the 5K FREE with registered adult! This does NOT include: - 1K Nugget Run with finisher's prize - Event t-shirt - Race packet w/ timing chip & coupons * Must be accompanied by registered adult. ** Only for kids 12 and under.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Waco in 2018, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Waco
Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick-fil-A takes place in Waco, Texas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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