
From the Organizer
Join us to be a part of Santa Clarita's premier night run/walk at the annual Be The Light 5K in Valencia, California. Each year the greater Southern California community of runners and walkers come together to support youths in recovery through the A Light of Hope charity, to show them that we are here for them and together we can make a positive impact on their lives.
Bring your best night outfit, decked out with lights and colorful glow bands to shine your brightest in this awesome night run/walk. Register today, bring the family, friends, and make a team to bring a light of hope!
Learn more and register at BeTheLight5k.com
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
4%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newhall 5nw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
229,021
as of 2023
Elevation
1,107 ft
Nearest Airport
BUR
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Be The Light 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Sugar Daddy Race
2 miles away
Independence Day Classic Event - 42nd Anniversary
4 miles away
Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita
Less than a mile away
Third Annual SCTC 5K Turkey Trot
2 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Be The Light 5K
Sep 26, 2026