BE THE LIGHT 5K RUN/WALK for NICU families
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 7:00PM CDT
- Location Texarkana, Texas
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual BE THE LIGHT 5K RUN/WALK on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, in Texarkana, Bowie! This uplifting event shines a spotlight on NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) awareness month, celebrating the incredible staff, resilient parents, and brave NICU warriors. Starting at dusk at 7 PM from the CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System campus, participants are encouraged to light up the night with glow-in-the-dark attire, embodying the spirit of hope and support for NICU families.
Packet pick-up will take place on Friday, September 11th, from 9 AM to 6 PM at Race HQ, located inside Fearfully and Wonderfully Made at 4303 Texas Blvd, Suite 2, Texarkana, TX. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and show your support by joining us in this meaningful race. Let’s make a difference and illuminate the path for NICU families on their journey!
Packet pick-up will take place on Friday, September 11th, from 9 AM to 6 PM at Race HQ, located inside Fearfully and Wonderfully Made at 4303 Texas Blvd, Suite 2, Texarkana, TX. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and show your support by joining us in this meaningful race. Let’s make a difference and illuminate the path for NICU families on their journey!
Organiser's Description
***PACKET PICK UP WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH AT RACE HQ, FROM 9AM UNTIL 6PM, LOCATED INSIDE FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE AT 4303 TEXAS BLVD, SUITE 2, TEXARKANA, TX. PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE RACE LOCATION AFTER THOSE TIMES.
Welcome to the 2nd Annual BE THE LIGHT 5K RUN/WALK hosted by Fearfully and Wonderfully Made! September is NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the unit for critically ill 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 Health System campus in Texarkana, TX. 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!
Welcome to the 2nd Annual BE THE LIGHT 5K RUN/WALK hosted by Fearfully and Wonderfully Made! September is NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the unit for critically ill 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 Health System campus in Texarkana, TX. 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
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Be the Light 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt and Swag Bag
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:00PM CDT)
$43.40
CLOSEDStrollers welcome with mindfulness of runners. Pets not welcome. -
BE the LIGHT Lantern/Candle Release
Incl. Candle/Lantern
Sat 12th September 2026 (8:00PM CDT)
Free
CLOSED -
CHILD Accompanying Adult and/or STROLLER (NO SHIRT for the CHILD)
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:00PM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDCHILDREN 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
CLOSEDTHIS 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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2600 St. Michael Dr., Texarkana, 75503, TX, United States
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