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
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
Apr 03, 2027
Distance — Spectator Zoo Pass
Type — Running
17:30
$5.00
Apr 03, 2027
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
19:00
$25.00
Apr 03, 2027
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
19:00
$30.00
Apr 03, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
19:30
$45.00
Apr 03, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
19:45
$40.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Waco.
Learn more about the host city, 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.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Unbound Now's Light Up The Dark 5K Presented by Chick-fil-A.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Thomas Wensil | 18:06.5 | |
| 🥇 | Antonio Danel | 18:24.8 | |
| 🥈 | Alex Salas | 18:08.9 | |
| 🥈 | Sebastian Rodriguea | 18:50.8 | |
| 🥉 | Antonio Danel | 18:25.4 | |
| 🥉 | Joseph Mooney | 18:55.8 | |
| 4 | Dustyn Severns | 18:57.2 | |
| 4 | Cole Brust | 19:10.1 | |
| 5 | Joseph Mooney | 18:58 | |
| 5 | Mark Mather | 19:10.9 | |
| 6 | Mick Murray | 19:08.1 | |
| 6 | Dustyn Severns | 19:55.9 | |
| 7 | Kyle Binder | 19:21.9 | |
| 7 | Kelsey Landrum | 20:33.1 | |
| 8 | Coleman Crosby | 19:36.8 | |
| 8 | Steve Hornbaker | 20:52.9 | |
| 9 | Jordan Beard | 20:06.2 | |
| 9 | Matt Wilborn | 21:00.7 | |
| 10 | Tristan Lawson | 20:17.7 | |
| 10 | Eliza Sims | 21:08.9 | |
| 11 | Charles Puentes | 20:27.7 | |
| 11 | Josh Carter | 21:56 | |
| 12 | Matt Wilborn | 20:33.1 | |
| 12 | Austin MacDonald | 21:58.9 | |
| 13 | Eric Haynes | 20:35 | |
| 13 | Joshua Jones | 22:06.7 | |
| 14 | Egle Uljas | 20:41.1 | |
| 14 | Troy Roenfanz | 22:14.6 | |
| 15 | Jacob Cortez | 21:13.3 | |
| 15 | Krystle Moos | 22:16.6 | |
| 16 | Erik Jass | 21:17.2 | |
| 16 | Tony Hart | 22:17.1 | |
| 17 | Austin MacDonald | 21:18.3 | |
| 17 | Dylan Severns | 22:33.4 | |
| 18 | Dylan Severns | 21:33.9 | |
| 18 | Luke Whyte | 22:37.1 | |
| 19 | Cade Walker | 21:34.5 | |
| 19 | Julie Brannen | 22:41.9 | |
| 20 | John Lewis | 21:35.6 | |
| 20 | Jack Steadman | 22:43.9 | |
| 21 | E. Locke | 21:57.5 | |
| 21 | David Dravenstott | 22:45 | |
| 22 | Samuel Scott | 22:06.5 | |
| 22 | Trent Davis | 22:51.2 | |
| 23 | Eder sanchez | 22:07.8 | |
| 23 | Eric Haynes | 23:01.1 | |
| 24 | Hogan Hall | 22:16.3 | |
| 24 | Emily Lapes | 23:04 | |
| 25 | Michell Fagg | 22:24.7 | |
| 25 | Kristin Tigges | 23:14.9 | |
| 26 | Caitlin Charlton | 22:35.2 | |
| 26 | Jed Stegemoller | 23:31.2 | |
| 27 | Joel martinez | 22:58.7 | |
| 27 | J. Wallace | 23:37.4 | |
| 28 | Joel ROdriguez | 22:58.7 | |
| 28 | Riley Severns | 23:37.4 | |
| 29 | Troy Stewart | 23:00.1 | |
| 29 | Tommy Lofton | 23:50.2 | |
| 30 | Jonah Ramsey | 23:04.7 | |
| 30 | Bill Adams | 24:18.2 | |
| 31 | Katie Gonzalez | 23:10.1 | |
| 31 | Joshua Hallock | 24:49.4 | |
| 32 | R. Severns | 23:15.3 | |
| 32 | Brooke Waldersen | 25:02.7 | |
| 33 | K. Helmer | 23:15.9 | |
| 33 | Katie Nichols | 25:07.5 | |
| 34 | Laura Crider | 23:38.8 | |
| 34 | Garett Larson | 25:10.1 | |
| 35 | Tyree Carpenter | 23:48.2 | |
| 35 | Craig Crenshaw | 25:15.4 | |
| 36 | Perry Cave | 23:48.3 | |
| 36 | Jennifer Davis | 25:16.7 | |
| 37 | Michael Carpenter | 23:48.5 | |
| 37 | Rachel Taylor | 25:17.7 | |
| 38 | Parker Hallmark | 23:48.8 | |
| 38 | Angela Poucher | 25:22.8 | |
| 39 | Blake Kent | 24:08.3 | |
| 39 | Austin Brown | 25:24 | |
| 40 | Chelsey Crye | 24:15.8 | |
| 40 | Brandon Smee | 25:25.3 | |
| 41 | Joshua Craig | 24:20.7 | |
| 41 | Eastlyn Adams | 25:30.4 | |
| 42 | Isaac Collins | 24:22.1 | |
| 42 | Ashlie Stegemoller | 25:40.7 | |
| 43 | Ed Rogers | 24:22.7 | |
| 43 | David Karnes | 25:42.2 | |
| 44 | Donald Crawford | 24:25.9 | |
| 44 | Alexa Wible | 26:04.1 | |
| 45 | Katie Normand | 24:27 | |
| 45 | David Boyer | 26:18.2 | |
| 46 | Daniel Kirzeder | 24:32.8 | |
| 46 | Kurt Hess | 26:18.4 | |
| 47 | Bill Adams | 24:43.8 | |
| 47 | Andy Boyer | 26:18.9 | |
| 48 | Nathan Kercher | 24:45.9 | |
| 48 | Dan Martinez | 26:50.5 | |
| 49 | Carson Springer | 24:52.8 | |
| 49 | Lee Murray | 26:55.4 | |
| 50 | Jose Vallejo | 25:14.6 | |
| 50 | Jessica Attas | 27:17.9 |
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