Light the Way 5K Glow Run

JUN
27
2026
Join the Light the Way 5K Glow Run, a community event celebrating 50 years of Youth & Family Services. Run or walk a timed 5K or a fun 1-mile course at night, or support from home. All participants help fund the Emergency Youth Shelter and future facility plans.
Sat 27 Jun 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Light the Way 5K Glow Run is a community event hosted by Youth & Family Services to celebrate the organization's 50th anniversary. It will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Unity Square in Bartlesville. The event aims to support the Youth & Family Services Emergency Youth Shelter and fund plans for a new shelter facility.

Distances

The event features three participation options:

  • A timed 5K race.
  • An untimed 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
  • A "Support From the Couch" option that includes an event t-shirt.

Logistics

Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Youth & Family Services (2200 SE Washington Blvd). Packet pickup and same-day registration will also be available at Unity Square starting at 7:00 PM on the race night. A public 50th Anniversary Celebration at Unity Square will run from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Registration and Awards

Early bird registration for all three events is $25 and includes an event t-shirt. Prices increase after May 27, 2026. In the timed 5K, medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in standard age categories, as well as to the overall top male and female finishers. There are also awards for the top three "Most Lit Up" finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
1 Mile Fun Run