Light the Way 5K - Hudson
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Event overview
Poovey’s Chapel Light the Way 5K takes place on May 8, 2026, in Hudson, North Carolina, with the listed location of 450 Redwood Street. The event program includes a 5K race, a fitness walk/stroll, and a kids fun run. The 5K is chip timed. The course passes through the town of Hudson and is lit by torches and by participants holding lights.
Funds and awards
Proceeds and donations support Poovey’s Chapel Baptist Church youth activities, including mission trips, youth retreats, youth conference and special events. Awards include 1st place overall for male and female, plus age-group awards for male and female in these divisions: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-74, and 75-99.
Entry and registration
Early registration is listed at $15 until April 26, after which registration and walk-up entry are $20. The deadline to guarantee a race T-shirt is April 26; no T-shirts are offered after that date. Registration open dates are given for the events: the 5K registration opens December 20, 2025, and the fitness walk/stroll registration opens January 8, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
