12TH ANNUAL

NIGHT RUN/WALK

BENEFITING A LIGHT OF HOPE

DATE

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

LOCATION

VALENCIA, CA

DISTANCES

5K / 10K

ENTRY

$40-$95

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Run Under the Stars & Lights

SUPPORT YOUTH IN RECOVERY

Be part of Santa Clarita’s signature night run/walk at the annual Be The Light 5K in Valencia, California. Every year, our community comes together to support youths in recovery through A Light of Hope, showing them that they are seen, valued, and never alone. Your presence helps spark real change with one step, one smile, one moment to shine your light for the community.

WHY JOIN US

Experience Santa Clarita’s premier night run under the stars with glowing lights and arches into the finish line!
Fast, flat, paved paseo trail in a 5K and 10K loop course.
Family-friendly for all ages and fitness levels.
Enjoy finisher medals, race shirt, free photos, and more.
Visible way to stand with youth in recovery—your entry helps support A Light of Hope charity.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT

Bring your brightest night gear, glow bands, and colorful lights, and shine with hundreds of others in this unforgettable evening experience. Register today and step into a night that inspires, uplifts, and brings our community together. Your light makes a difference.

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SHINE A LIGHT FOR YOUTHS IN RECOVERY

Join the 12th annual Be The Light 5K/10K night run/walk – a glowing, family‑friendly evening benefiting A Light of Hope.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

West Creek Park • Valencia, California

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All ages welcome • Walk or run • Supports A Light of Hope

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...

Cristina Wilson

PR or no PR, the glow was real at Be The Light 5K 💡🏅 What a night!

Dennis Suedkamp

ACR believes in supporting our community and this event brings to the forefront the help needed for our life challenges! My kudos to all volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors, and participants for making this event successful!

Ashley McLeish

Well organized, wonderful cause, friendly participants. I love coming out to New Global Adventures races because I know I’ll have a great experience!

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RACE RAVES REVIEWS

NIGHT RUN/WALK

Experience the thrill of running at night, starting as the sun sets and the evening darkens. The 5K loop is flat and easy to run or walk on the Santa Clarita paseo trails. As you approach the final stretch to the finish line, you'll run under a series of light arches and decorations.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT

Everyone gets dressed up with glow bands, glow sticks, LED lights, neon, headlamps, flashlights, and more to shine a light in support of our cause. Get creative, decorate yourself to be an inspiration that lights up the night.

A LIGHT OF HOPE

We're taking a stand against the devastation caused by youth substance abuse and other self-destructive behaviors by raising much-needed awareness and funds to support the work of A Light of Hope in our community. A portion of every entry supports A Light of Hope’s work with local youth!

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FAMILY FUN

Everyone can enjoy this wonderful family activity, whether running or walking the course. Kids get to have fun, and they get motivated to challenge each other while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. The perfect way to support your family and community.

LOOP COURSE

Featuring a 5K loop course on the beautiful San Francisquito Creek paseo trails of Santa Clarita. Starting at the paseo entrance from West Creek Park and going down to Decoro Dr and up to Copper Hill Dr before returning to the finish line to complete the loop. 10K runners complete the loop twice. Includes one aid-station at the halfway point with water and electrolytes to keep you hydrated and finishing strong!

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AWESOME SWAG

When crossing the finish line, you can always expect to receive an awesome finisher medal. A medal that was custom-designed to be fun, creative, and extra special just for Be The Light 5K. Every year our medals change, you won't get a boring generic medal here.

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TEAM UP

Participate as a team to make an even bigger impact. Coordinate with friends, peers, and family to dress up in team outfits. We also have corporate team options to get everyone active and build teamwork. There's a team leaderboard that tracks the team sizes to see who will have the biggest team for race day!

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CORPORATE TEAMS

EVENT INFO

As the sun sets on Santa Clarita, we will turn our headlamps and flashlights on for our run/walk along the San Francisquito Creek Trail. Beams of light will create a visual show of community support and love. Young people in recovery—along with moms, dads, and siblings—will witness this powerful reminder that they are not alone.