Be the Light 10K
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Be The Light 5K and 10K - Valencia, CA
The 12th annual Be The Light event is a night run and walk held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Valencia, California. The festival-style event is centered at West Creek Park with the course on the San Francisquito Creek paseo trails. A portion of entry proceeds supports A Light of Hope and youth in recovery.
Participants are encouraged to wear glow bands, LED lights, headlamps, and other lighted accessories. The finish area features a series of light arches and decorations. The 5K course is a flat loop on the paseo trails; 10K participants complete the loop twice. One aid-station is provided at the halfway point offering water and electrolytes.
The event is presented as a family activity and includes team participation with a team leaderboard that tracks team sizes. Perks listed for participants include a finisher medal, an official race shirt, a light wand while supplies last, a finisher certificate, free race photos, chip timed results, volunteer support, finish line water and food, awards for the top three finishers, and event insurance.
Distances:
- 5K - one loop on the San Francisquito Creek paseo trails
- 10K - two loops on the same course
Entry fees shown are Adult 5K $70, Adult 10K $80, and Youth 5K/10K $60. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
