Light Up the Dark 5K
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Light Up The Dark 5K - Waco
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 is a glow-in-the-dark run and fundraiser that raises money and awareness for Unbound's anti human trafficking work. It offers both in-person and virtual participation and is described as family-friendly.
The in-person event at the zoo includes food trucks, music, games, performances, and other 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. Early packet pickup is listed as TBD. A Zoo Spectator Pass is required for zoo entry if a person is not registered for the 5K or 1K event.
Virtual options are offered as a Sofa Edition and include a Glow Global box with glow-in-the-dark gear mailed to participants who register by March 16. The event structure includes short and standard distances and separate spectator access.
Event location Cameron Park Zoo, 1701 N Fourth St, Waco, TX 76707, US
Event options Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K (in person)
- 1K (in person)
- Spectator Zoo Pass
- 5K Sofa Edition (virtual)
- 1K Sofa Edition (virtual)
