Light The Way 5k
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 5:00PM CST
- Location Mission, Texas
- Price $16.90 - $54.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to shine at the Light The Way 5K, taking place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the beautiful Mission Hike & Bike Trails! This uplifting event is the final chapter of the Mind Space Running Series, dedicated to celebrating resilience, hope, and the courage to keep moving forward. Participants will have the chance to take on a 5K run at 6 PM or a 1-mile run/walk at 6:10 PM, making it an inclusive experience for everyone.
Arrive by 5:30 PM to enjoy a smooth check-in process, stretching, and warm-up before hitting the illuminated course. With chip timing, live results, and a finisher medal for all participants, this event promises to be both exciting and memorable. Enjoy inspiring music from a live DJ and connect with local vendors as you embrace the spirit of community. Whether you're running for yourself, a loved one, or to support mental health awareness, your participation lights the way for others. Join us in making a positive impact and celebrate the journey of healing together!
Arrive by 5:30 PM to enjoy a smooth check-in process, stretching, and warm-up before hitting the illuminated course. With chip timing, live results, and a finisher medal for all participants, this event promises to be both exciting and memorable. Enjoy inspiring music from a live DJ and connect with local vendors as you embrace the spirit of community. Whether you're running for yourself, a loved one, or to support mental health awareness, your participation lights the way for others. Join us in making a positive impact and celebrate the journey of healing together!
Organiser's Description
LIGHT THE WAY 5K
December 5, 2026
You Are Always the Light Within Uncertainty.
Every journey has moments of darkness.
Moments when the path ahead feels unclear, hope feels distant, and the next step seems impossible to find.
But even in those moments, one truth remains:
The light has always been within you.
Light The Way 5K is the final chapter of the Mind Space Running Series, celebrating resilience, hope, and the courage to keep moving forward. After learning to slow down, breathe, and face the challenges within, this final race reminds us that healing isn't about having all the answers, it's about continuing to take one step at a time.
Whether you're celebrating your own journey, honoring someone else's, or simply choosing to show up for yourself, every participant becomes part of something bigger: a community lighting the way together.
You are never walking alone.
Presented by Mind Space Running and powered by Puro956 Racing.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location: Mission Hike & Bike Trails
5K Run:6PM
1 Mile Run/Walk: 6:10PM
Arrival Time: Please arrive by 5:30PM for parking, check-in, stretching, and warm-up.
REGISTRATION
5K Run: $30
1 Mile Run/Walk: $15
T-Shirt Deadline: November 14, 2026
Participants who register after the T-shirt deadline are not guaranteed their requested shirt size. Remaining shirts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
PACKET PICKUP
Valley Running
1701 Dove Ave W, Suite J
McAllen, TX 78504
Friday, December 4, 2026
3:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
All participants are encouraged to pick up their race bib and race shirt during packet pickup to make race morning quick and easy.
What's Included
Chip Timing & Live Results
Finisher Medal for All Participants
Official Race Shirt
Hydration Station
Live DJ & Inspirational Music
Free Race Photos
Start/Finish Inflatable Arch
Illuminated Course Features
Local Vendor Booths
Awards
Top Male Overall
Top Female Overall
Age Groups
12 & Under
1319
2029
3039
4049
5059
6069
70+
Join the Run
Every light begins with a single spark.
Whether you're running for your own mental health, supporting a loved one, or standing alongside a community that believes no one should face life's challenges alone, your presence matters.
Together we'll celebrate strength, resilience, and hope while lighting the path for others who may still be finding their way.
Three races.
Three stories.
One purpose.
Slow Down. Breathe. Reset.
Face It. Feel It. Move Through It.
You Are Always the Light Within Uncertainty.
Join us as we finish the Mind Space Running Series together, and remind the world that even the smallest light can brighten the darkest path.
Be the Light. Light the Way.
December 5, 2026
You Are Always the Light Within Uncertainty.
Every journey has moments of darkness.
Moments when the path ahead feels unclear, hope feels distant, and the next step seems impossible to find.
But even in those moments, one truth remains:
The light has always been within you.
Light The Way 5K is the final chapter of the Mind Space Running Series, celebrating resilience, hope, and the courage to keep moving forward. After learning to slow down, breathe, and face the challenges within, this final race reminds us that healing isn't about having all the answers, it's about continuing to take one step at a time.
Whether you're celebrating your own journey, honoring someone else's, or simply choosing to show up for yourself, every participant becomes part of something bigger: a community lighting the way together.
You are never walking alone.
Presented by Mind Space Running and powered by Puro956 Racing.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location: Mission Hike & Bike Trails
5K Run:6PM
1 Mile Run/Walk: 6:10PM
Arrival Time: Please arrive by 5:30PM for parking, check-in, stretching, and warm-up.
REGISTRATION
5K Run: $30
1 Mile Run/Walk: $15
T-Shirt Deadline: November 14, 2026
Participants who register after the T-shirt deadline are not guaranteed their requested shirt size. Remaining shirts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
PACKET PICKUP
Valley Running
1701 Dove Ave W, Suite J
McAllen, TX 78504
Friday, December 4, 2026
3:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
All participants are encouraged to pick up their race bib and race shirt during packet pickup to make race morning quick and easy.
What's Included
Chip Timing & Live Results
Finisher Medal for All Participants
Official Race Shirt
Hydration Station
Live DJ & Inspirational Music
Free Race Photos
Start/Finish Inflatable Arch
Illuminated Course Features
Local Vendor Booths
Awards
Top Male Overall
Top Female Overall
Age Groups
12 & Under
1319
2029
3039
4049
5059
6069
70+
Join the Run
Every light begins with a single spark.
Whether you're running for your own mental health, supporting a loved one, or standing alongside a community that believes no one should face life's challenges alone, your presence matters.
Together we'll celebrate strength, resilience, and hope while lighting the path for others who may still be finding their way.
Three races.
Three stories.
One purpose.
Slow Down. Breathe. Reset.
Face It. Feel It. Move Through It.
You Are Always the Light Within Uncertainty.
Join us as we finish the Mind Space Running Series together, and remind the world that even the smallest light can brighten the darkest path.
Be the Light. Light the Way.
Races
-
5k (With T-Shirt)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (6:00PM CST)
$32.80
-
5k Run (No Shirt)
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 5th December 2026 (6:00PM CST)
$22.20
-
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (6:10PM CST)
$16.90
-
Vendor Booth
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sat 5th December 2026 (5:00PM CST)
$54.00
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