BE THE LIGHT 5K RUN/WALK for NICU families

  • Date Sat 12th September 2026
  • Time 7:00PM CDT
  • Location Texarkana, Texas
  • Price Free - $38.10
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

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BE THE LIGHT 5K RUN/WALK for NICU families

Sat 12th September 2026

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Event summary

Join us for the inaugural BE THE LIGHT 5K RUN/WALK on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Texarkana, Bowie, as we celebrate NICU Awareness Month! This uplifting event is dedicated to shining a light on the incredible journey of NICU families, honoring the brave NICU warriors, and the remarkable staff who care for them. Kicking off at 7 PM at the CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital campus, the race will take you through the scenic Sisters' Trail and along Galleria Oaks Drive, before returning under the stars.

Participants are encouraged to illuminate the night with creativity and glow, embodying the theme of being a beacon of hope for NICU families. Whether you choose to run or walk, your participation will support families navigating their NICU journey and beyond. Let’s come together as a community to show our support and BE THE LIGHT in the darkness for those who need it most!

Organiser's Description

Welcome to the inaugural BE THE LIGHT 5K RUN/WALK hosted by Fearfully and Wonderfully Made! September is NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the unit for the super sick babies and babies born prematurely) awareness month, and we want to "shine the light" on all things NICU. The incredible staff, the amazing parents, but most of all, NICU warriors! By participating in the BE THE LIGHT 5K, you will be partnering with Fearfully and Wonderfully Made to help support NICU families through their NICU journey and beyond! This race will start at dusk (7pm) at the CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital campus in Texarkana, TX and wind through the beautiful Sisters' Trail down Galleria Oaks Drive to Robin Lane and back, ending again at the Christus St. Michael campus once it is dark. Not to worry though! Runners are encouraged to embrace what it means to BE THE LIGHT in the darkness! The more glow the better! Let's show these NICU families that their community is ready to show up and BE THE LIGHT for them!

Races

  • Be the Light 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt and Swag Bag

    Sat 12th September 2026 (7:00PM CDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS 01 MAY
    Strollers welcome with mindfulness of runners. Pets not welcome.

  • BE the LIGHT Lantern/Candle Release

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & Candle/Lantern

    Sat 12th September 2026 (8:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 01 MAY

  • Be the Light 5k Run/Walk W/ Child and/or Stroller (No Shirt for the Child)

    Sat 12th September 2026 (7:00PM CDT)

    Free

    OPENS 01 MAY
    CHILDREN UNDER 12 CAN PARTICIPATE BY WALKING/RUNNING ALONGSIDE AN ADULT OR IN A STROLLER PUSHED BY AN ADULT AT NO COST. WE ENCOURAGE THIS FOR OUR NICU FAMILIES ESPECIALLY! A WAIVER MUST BE FILLED OUT FOR EACH CHILD WHETHER THEY ARE IN A STROLLER OR WALKING. THIS IS A FREE OPTION BUT THESE KIDS WILL NOT RECEIVE AN EVENT T-SHIRT

  • All Tucked In

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Sat 12th September 2026 (7:00PM CDT)

    $22.20

    OPENS 01 MAY
    THIS IS FOR THE ONES THAT LOVE THE IDEA OF SUPPORTING FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE BUT WOULD RATHER BE IN BED AT THAT TIME! THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE A T-SHIRT OR PARTICIPATION MEDAL, BUT IT DOES INCLUDE OUR GRATITUDE EVEN THOUGH YOU WILL BE DRIFTING OFF TO SLEEP!

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  • Be the Light 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt and Swag Bag

    Sat 12th September 2026 (7:00PM CDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS 01 MAY
    Strollers welcome with mindfulness of runners. Pets not welcome.

  • BE the LIGHT Lantern/Candle Release

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & Candle/Lantern

    Sat 12th September 2026 (8:00PM CDT)

    $16.90

    OPENS 01 MAY

  • Be the Light 5k Run/Walk W/ Child and/or Stroller (No Shirt for the Child)

    Sat 12th September 2026 (7:00PM CDT)

    Free

    OPENS 01 MAY
    CHILDREN UNDER 12 CAN PARTICIPATE BY WALKING/RUNNING ALONGSIDE AN ADULT OR IN A STROLLER PUSHED BY AN ADULT AT NO COST. WE ENCOURAGE THIS FOR OUR NICU FAMILIES ESPECIALLY! A WAIVER MUST BE FILLED OUT FOR EACH CHILD WHETHER THEY ARE IN A STROLLER OR WALKING. THIS IS A FREE OPTION BUT THESE KIDS WILL NOT RECEIVE AN EVENT T-SHIRT

  • All Tucked In

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Sat 12th September 2026 (7:00PM CDT)

    $22.20

    OPENS 01 MAY
    THIS IS FOR THE ONES THAT LOVE THE IDEA OF SUPPORTING FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE BUT WOULD RATHER BE IN BED AT THAT TIME! THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE A T-SHIRT OR PARTICIPATION MEDAL, BUT IT DOES INCLUDE OUR GRATITUDE EVEN THOUGH YOU WILL BE DRIFTING OFF TO SLEEP!

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