Light Up the Dark 5K
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Event overview
Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick-fil-A is scheduled for April 18, 2026, at Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas. The event raises money and awareness for the anti-human trafficking work of Unbound. It offers both in-person and virtual participation options and includes glow-in-the-dark elements, music, food trucks, and zoo experiences. All registrants receive a finisher medal, glow gear and a race t-shirt. To guarantee a t-shirt size, registration must be completed by March 16.
Event format and entries
The event includes multiple race and participation options and accepts individual and team registrations. Registration opens November 1, 2025. A virtual "Sofa Edition" ships glow gear by mail for groups or individuals who register in advance. Listed event prices in the source are:
- 5K - price shown as $40
- 1K - price shown as $25
- Spectator Zoo Pass - price shown as $5
- 5K - Sofa Edition (virtual) - price shown as $45
- 1K - Sofa Edition (virtual) - price shown as $30
Early packet pickup details are listed as TBD. Awards are part of the event program. The race location address is 1701 N Fourth St, Cameron Park Zoo, Waco, TX 76707. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.