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Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K

April 12, 2025 Waco, TX 76707 US

End Human Trafficing. Ignite Hope.

5K

$35 7:30PM CDT - 9:00PM CDT Price increases after January 15, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

1K

$20 7:00PM CDT - 7:30PM CDT Price increases after January 15, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Spectator Zoo Pass

$5 5:30PM CDT - 9:15PM CDT Registration ends April 12, 2025 at 9:15pm CDT

5K - Sofa Edition (Virtual)

$45 Registration ends March 17, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

1K - Sofa Edition (Virtual)

$30 Registration ends March 17, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

The Unbound Now Light Up The Dark 5K 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 Schedule

The Light Up the Dark 5K & Fun Run will be held 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." 

5:30 PM Event Opens 

5:30 - 6:00 PM Kickoff and Performances

6:00 PM Fabled Bookshop Story Time

6:30 PM Registration for All Events Closes 

6:45 PM Warm Up

7:00 - 7:30 PM 1K

7:30 - 9 PM 5K

9:15 PM Awards 

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. 


Race Location

1701 N Fourth St
Cameron Park Zoo
Waco, TX 76707 US


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