Be the Light 10K
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Be The Light 5K / 10K - Valencia, California
Be The Light is an annual night run and walk held in Valencia, California. The 12th edition takes place on September 26, 2026, with activities centered at West Creek Park and a loop course on the San Francisquito Creek paseo trails. The 5K loop is described as flat and easy to run or walk; 10K participants complete the loop twice. Runners approach the finish under a series of light arches and decorations.
Distances
- 5K loop on the San Francisquito Creek paseo trails.
- 10K equals two loops of the 5K course.
The course includes one aid station at the halfway point offering water and electrolytes. Event perks include a custom finisher medal, an official race shirt, a light wand while supplies last, chip-timed results, free race photos, awards for the top three finishers, volunteer support, and finish line water and food. A portion of event proceeds is donated to A Light of Hope to support youths in recovery. A team option is available and a team leaderboard tracks team sizes. The event is presented as a family-friendly evening activity along the paseo trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
