Light the Way 5K Glow Run
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 1 Mile Fun Run · Support From the Couch (Includes shirt)
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
- 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk (not timed): 8:00 PM
- Timed 5K: 8:30 PM
50th Anniversary Celebration
Unity Square | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
(Open to the public)
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, June 26, 2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Youth & Family Services
2200 SE Washington Blvd.
Packet pick-up and same-day registration will also be available at Unity Square at 7:00 PM on race night.
Registrations after June 5th does not guarantee a tshirt
Registration Pricing
• $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)
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
90°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bartlesville 3, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bartlesville, OK
Population
37,559
as of 2023
Elevation
722 ft
Nearest Airport
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Central 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Light the Way 5K Glow Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
19
Days to train
- Race
- Light the Way 5K Glow Run
- Date
- June 27, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Light the Way 5K Glow Run?
- Light the Way 5K Glow Run is a running race held in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on June 27, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Light the Way 5K Glow Run?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma at 300 SE Adams Blvd, Bartlesville, OK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Light the Way 5K Glow Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Light the Way 5K Glow Run
Jun 27, 2026