Light Up the Dark 5K

APR
18
2026
Light Up The Dark 5K at Cameron Park Zoo on April 18, 2026 is a glow in the dark run that raises funds for Unbound's fight against human trafficking. Join in person for zoo experiences, food trucks, music and games or take part virtually.
Sat 18 Apr 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick-fil-A takes place on April 18, 2026 at Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas (1701 N Fourth St, Waco, TX 76707). The event is a glow-in-the-dark run that raises money and awareness for the anti-human trafficking work of Unbound. It offers both in-person and virtual participation options. The in-person event includes zoo experiences, food trucks, music and games. Early packet pickup is listed as TBD. All registrants receive a finisher medal, glow gear and a race t-shirt; to guarantee a t-shirt size registrants must register by March 16, 2026. Price increases for the in-person 5K and 1K occur after January 14, 2026.

Distances and entries

  • 5K
  • 1K
  • 5K - Sofa Edition (Virtual)
  • 1K - Sofa Edition (Virtual)

Event fees listed by the organizer are: 5K $40, 1K $25, Spectator Zoo Pass $5, 5K Sofa Edition $45, and 1K Sofa Edition $30. Spectator Zoo Pass registration ends April 11, 2026. Virtual events and t-shirt-guarantee registration close March 16, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
1k - Sofa Edition (virtual)
5k - Sofa Edition (virtual)
Spectator Zoo Pass