Light The Darkness 5k
Light The Darkness 5k is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Bay, AR.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (Race day is today)
- Location
- 316 N Main St, Bay, AR
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join Us for the 1st Annual Light The Darkness 5K!
We invite you to be a part of something truly meaningful — the very first Light The Darkness 5K, a community event dedicated to honoring and remembering those we've lost to suicide. This special run/walk is a time to come together in support, compassion, and hope.
Whether you're running in memory of a loved one, walking alongside friends who have experienced loss, or simply showing your support for mental health awareness, your presence makes a difference.
Let's light the darkness together — one step, one story, one heart at a time.
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Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 9/19
High
99°
Low
72°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
1%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
About Bay, AR
Nearest Airport
JBR
Jonesboro Municipal Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 59 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Race day is here
- Race
- Light The Darkness 5k
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 316 N Main St, Bay, AR
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Light The Darkness 5k
Sep 19, 2026