Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5k Presented by Chick-fil-A
Event summary
Participants can choose from in-person and virtual options, making it easy to get involved no matter where you are. The in-person event will be held at the beautiful Cameron Park Zoo, featuring food trucks, music, and games to create an unforgettable atmosphere. With a 1K and a 5K distance, there’s something for everyone! Plus, if you register by March 16th, you’ll receive a special Glow Global box filled with glow-in-the-dark gear to enhance your experience. Join us for this inspiring event and help light the way to a brighter future!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
The Light Up the Dark 5K registration includes: -Finisher Medal -Event T-shirt -Glow Gear -Timing Chip This is a chip-timed event!! There will be awards for the top 3 male and female finshers for each of the following age categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & up
Register7:45 PM CDT
$43.00
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1k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
The Light Up the Dark 1K registration includes: -Finisher Medal -Event T-shirt -Glow Gear This NOT a timed event!
Register7:00 PM CDT
$27.50
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Spectator Zoo Pass
Incl. $2.00 Fee
This is for those who will be joining you at the race! Due to the safety of the event, this is a limited opportunity to the first 300 purchasers. You must have a spectator pass to get into the zoo if you are not registered for the 1K or 5K.
Register5:30 PM CDT
$7.00
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5k - Sofa Edition (Virtual)
VirtualIncl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
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.
Register5:30 PM CDT
$48.00
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1k - Sofa Edition (Virtual)
VirtualIncl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
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.
Register5:30 PM CDT
$32.50
Organiser's description
IN-PERSON: Join us at CAMERON PARK ZOO IN WACO, TEXAS ON APRIL 18, 2026, 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!
6:30 p.m. Check-in/Registration for all events closes!
7:00 p.m. 1K
7:45 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 16th 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
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Location
1701 N Fourth St, Cameron Park Zoo, Waco, 76707, TX, United States
Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5k Presented by Chick-fil-A
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