Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick-fil-A

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

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 you’re 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!

📅 Event Details

• Date: April 12, 2025
• Location: Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas
• Event Type: In-person and virtual options available
• Registration Link: Register Here

🎉 Event Schedule

5:30 p.m. Event Opens

• Day-of check in: Race kit pick up
• Performances: Live entertainment throughout the event
• Food trucks: TBD
• Photo booth: Capture your glowing moments

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 event starts

7:30 p.m. 5K run starts

Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the 5K.

🌍 Virtual Participation

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.

🚀 Stay Updated

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.

🙏 Special Thanks

Thanks to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible!

Race Day Packet Pick up: TBD