
From the Organizer
The Light the Way 5K is a community run hosted by Youth & Family Services in celebration of our 50th Anniversary. This event supports the Youth & Family Services Emergency Youth Shelter and helps fund future plans for a new shelter facility to better serve youth in crisis.
By participating, you are directly helping provide safety, stability, and hope to children and teens who need it most. Whether you run, walk, or support from the couch, your involvement helps “light the way” for youth in our community.
Event Information
📅 Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
📍 Location: Unity Square
Race Start Times
Registrations after June 5th does not guarantee a tshirt
Registration Pricing
Early Bird (through May 27, 2026):
• $25 – Timed 5K (includes event t-shirt)
• $25 – 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk (includes event t-shirt)
• $25 – Support From the Couch (includes event t-shirt)
Prices increase after May 27, 2026.
Contact Katie Wilson at yfskatie@youthandfamilyinc.com to discuss group rate discounts.
Thank you for helping us light the way for youth in our community.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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