Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick-fil-A
- Date Sat 12th April 2025
- Time 5:30PM EST
- Location Waco, Texas
- Price $7.00 - $48.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K, presented by Chick-fil-A, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the beautiful Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, McLennan. This family-friendly glow-in-the-dark run is more than just a race; it's a vibrant celebration aimed at raising funds and awareness for the vital cause of combating human trafficking.
Participants can choose to join the fun in person or partake virtually, making it accessible for everyone from casual walkers to competitive runners. The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with exciting performances, food trucks, and games, leading up to the 1K race starting at 7:00 p.m. and the main 5K race at 7:30 p.m. Whether you’re running under the stars or joining in from your own location, rally your friends, family, or coworkers to make a difference and help light up the dark for those in need. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of community spirit and awareness – let’s unite to end human trafficking together!
Participants can choose to join the fun in person or partake virtually, making it accessible for everyone from casual walkers to competitive runners. The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with exciting performances, food trucks, and games, leading up to the 1K race starting at 7:00 p.m. and the main 5K race at 7:30 p.m. Whether you’re running under the stars or joining in from your own location, rally your friends, family, or coworkers to make a difference and help light up the dark for those in need. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of community spirit and awareness – let’s unite to end human trafficking together!
Organiser's Description
The UNBOUND NOW LIGHT UP THE DARK 5K PRESENTED BY CHICK FIL A is a fun, family-friendly glow-in-the-dark run to raise money and awareness for the anti-human trafficking work of Unbound. This annual event is fun for everyone, whether youre a slow walker or a professional runner! This year, we are offering in-person and virtual options to participants to fight human trafficking in Waco, Texas, and around the world. Build a team, set a goal, and raise funds on the side to end human trafficking!
IN-PERSON: Join us at CAMERON PARK ZOO IN WACO, TEXAS ON APRIL 12, 2025, for a night of fun and _wild_ experiences. We'll have food trucks, music, games, and a "glowing good time." YOU MUST HAVE A ZOO SPECTATOR PASS TO GET INTO THE ZOO IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTER FOR THE 5K OR 1K EVENT.
5:30 p.m. Event Opens
* Day-of check in and race kit pick up
* Performances
* Food trucks: TBD
* Photo booth
5:30-6:30 p.m. Kick-off and performances!
6 p.m. Fabled Bookshop story time!
6:30 p.m. Check-in/Registration for all events closes!
7:00 p.m. 1K
7:30 p.m. 5K run
Awards at the conclusion of the 5K
LIGHT UP THE DARK IN SPIRIT 5K SOFA EDITION (VIRTUAL): Fight human trafficking wherever you are in the world! Get your friends, family, or coworkers together to support Unbound. Register as an individual or set up a team and receive our _GLOW GLOBAL _box with glow-in-the-dark gear for you and your crew by mail, if you register by March 17th at 11:59 p.m.
We'll send out other info and ways to join in the fun to race registrants between now and race day. Make sure you're registered so we can keep you up to date! Share your ideas with us by tagging @unboundwaco, @unboundnow and using the hashtag #LightUpTheDark5K.
THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE!
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP IS TBD
IN-PERSON: Join us at CAMERON PARK ZOO IN WACO, TEXAS ON APRIL 12, 2025, for a night of fun and _wild_ experiences. We'll have food trucks, music, games, and a "glowing good time." YOU MUST HAVE A ZOO SPECTATOR PASS TO GET INTO THE ZOO IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTER FOR THE 5K OR 1K EVENT.
5:30 p.m. Event Opens
* Day-of check in and race kit pick up
* Performances
* Food trucks: TBD
* Photo booth
5:30-6:30 p.m. Kick-off and performances!
6 p.m. Fabled Bookshop story time!
6:30 p.m. Check-in/Registration for all events closes!
7:00 p.m. 1K
7:30 p.m. 5K run
Awards at the conclusion of the 5K
LIGHT UP THE DARK IN SPIRIT 5K SOFA EDITION (VIRTUAL): Fight human trafficking wherever you are in the world! Get your friends, family, or coworkers together to support Unbound. Register as an individual or set up a team and receive our _GLOW GLOBAL _box with glow-in-the-dark gear for you and your crew by mail, if you register by March 17th at 11:59 p.m.
We'll send out other info and ways to join in the fun to race registrants between now and race day. Make sure you're registered so we can keep you up to date! Share your ideas with us by tagging @unboundwaco, @unboundnow and using the hashtag #LightUpTheDark5K.
THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE!
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP IS TBD
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th April 2025 (7:30PM EDT)
$43.00
The Light Up the Dark 5K registration includes: -Finisher Medal -Event T-shirt -Glow Gear -Timing Chip This is a timed event!! There will be awards for the top 3 male and female finshers for each of the following age categories: 12-under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-up -
1k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th April 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$27.50
The Light Up the Dark 1K registration includes: -Finisher Medal -Event T-shirt -Glow Gear This NOT a timed event! -
Spectator Zoo Pass
Incl. $2.00 Fee
Sat 12th April 2025 (5:30PM EDT)
$7.00
This is for those who will be joining you at the race! You must have a spectator pass to get into the zoo if you are not registered for the 1K or 5K. -
5K - Sofa Edition (Virtual)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.00
The 5K - Sofa Edition registration includes the whole "Light Up The Dark" Experience! You will receive a box from Unbound Now by mail with a "race kit" to make your virtual race a glow-in-the-dark great time! Stay comfy at home in your race day swag! There is no reason to show up to pick up your race day swag, we will mail it to you. -
1K - Sofa Edition (Virtual)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.50
The 1K - Sofa Edition includes the whole "Light Up The Dark" Experience! You will receive a box from Unbound Now by mail with a "race kit" to make your virtual race a glow-in-the-dark great time! Stay comfy at home in your race day swag! There is no reason to show up to pick up your race day swag, we will mail it to you.
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