Fight 5k, Light the Night to End Childhood Cancer

Saturday, August 30, 2025 Past event

6:30 PM CDT

Mission, Texas

$11.60–$38.10 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Fight 5k, Light the Night to End Childhood Cancer on Saturday, August 30, 2025! This inspiring event will take place in Mission, Hidalgo, at the beautiful Hike and Bike Trails, bringing together the community to support a vital cause. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to contribute, this event welcomes everyone. The race kicks off with a Kids Fun Run at 6:30 P.M., followed by the main 5K race at 7:00 P.M., both chip-timed to ensure a fair competition.

Join us in this powerful movement to support families facing the challenges of childhood cancer. Your participation not only raises awareness but also helps lighten the financial burdens for local families. Plus, the first 200 registrants will receive a free headlamp to light up the night! So, come out to show your support, run or walk for a cause, and make every step count in the fight against childhood cancer. Together, we can bring hope and light to our little warriors!

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Races

5k

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

7:00 PM CDT

$38.10

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Kids fun run

Incl. $1.60 Fee

6:30 PM CDT

$11.60

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Organiser's description

JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO END CHILDHOOD CANCER

FOR OVER A DECADE, THE GREATER GOLD FOUNDATION HAS STOOD BESIDE FAMILIES IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY AS THEY FACE ONE OF LIFES TOUGHEST BATTLES CHILDHOOD CANCER. THROUGH YOUR SUPPORT, WE'VE BEEN ABLE TO EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDENS OF THESE FAMILIES AND BRING LIGHT DURING THEIR DARKEST TIMES.

WE INVITE YOU TO BE PART OF SOMETHING POWERFUL THE 2ND ANNUAL RACE TO END CHILDHOOD CANCER FEMALE SIGNMALE SIGN. WHETHER YOU RUN, WALK, OR CHEER FROM THE SIDELINES, YOURE SHOWING OUR LOCAL LITTLE WARRIORS THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE WE FIGHT TOGETHER SPARKLES.

DATE: AUGUST 30, 2025
LOCATION: MISSION HIKE AND BIKE TRAILS
ALARM CLOCK TIME: KIDS FUN RUN 6:30 P.M. | 5K 7:00 P.M.
STOPWATCH CHIP TIMED BY HOGRACING TIMING
SHIRT DEADLINE: AUGUST 17, 2025

First 200 Registrants receive a free headlamp

LETS LACE UP, SHOW UP, AND MAKE EVERY STEP COUNT IN THE RACE TO END CHILDHOOD CANCER.