Name: Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick-fil-A
Start: 2026-04-18
End: 2026-04-18
Location: Waco, Texas

About the Event

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

Races Offered

Spectator Zoo Pass

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — Spectator Zoo Pass

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17:30

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$5.00

1K

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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19:00

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$25.00

1K - Sofa Edition (Virtual)

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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19:00

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$30.00

5K - Sofa Edition (Virtual)

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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19:30

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$45.00

5K

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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19:45

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$40.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Waco.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 15.6° / 26.4°

wb_sunny 13.6° / 24.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 16.8 /

water_drop 67.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 15.6° / 26.4°

wb_sunny 13.6° / 24.4°

air 16.8 km/h

water_drop 67.4%

About Waco

Waco is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of north central Texas. Waco is best known in Texas for being the home of Baylor University, the largest Baptist university in the world, chartered during the Republic of Texas.