Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick-fil-A
Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick-fil-A is a running race on April 3, 2027 in Waco, TX, with entry fees from $25 to $40.
- Date
- April 3, 2027 (247 days to go)
- Location
- 1701 N Fourth St, Waco, TX
- Price
- $25–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Unbound Now Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick Fil A 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!
IN-PERSON: Join us at Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas on April 18, 2026, for a night of fun and wild experiences. We'll have food trucks, music, games, and a "glowing good time." You must have a Zoo Spectator Pass to get into the Zoo if you are not register for the 5K or 1K event.
5:30 p.m. Event Opens
- Day-of check in and race kit pick up
- Performances
- Food trucks: TBD
- Photo booth
5:30-6:30 p.m. Kick-off and performances!
6:30 p.m. Check-in/Registration for all events closes!
7:00 p.m. 1K
7:45 p.m. 5K run
Awards at the conclusion of the 5K
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 16th 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.
Thanks to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible!
Race Day Packet Pick up is TBD
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
74°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waco Dam, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Waco, TX
Population
141,925
as of 2023
City Elevation
533 ft
Nearest Airport
ACT
Waco Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 91 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick-fil-A
- Date
- April 3, 2027
- Location
- 1701 N Fourth St, Waco, TX
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Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick-fil-A
Apr 3, 2027