Welcome To The 7th Annual

Night Run/Walk

Valencia, CA
NEW DATE: September 18, 2021

Be The Light 5K/10K

Join us to be a part of Santa Clarita's premier night run/walk at the annual Be The Light 5K in Valencia, California. Each year the greater Southern California community of runners and walkers come together to support youths in recovery through the A Light of Hope charity, to show them that we are here for them and together we can make a positive impact on their lives.

Bring your best night outfit, decked out with lights and colorful glow bands to shine your brightest in this awesome night run/walk. Register today, bring the family, friends, and make a team to bring a light of hope!

NEW DATE:
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

READ UPDATE

NIGHT RUN/WALK

Experience the thrill of running at night with a light decorated finish line.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT

Get creative, decorate yourself to be an inspiration that lights up the night.

A LIGHT OF HOPE

Run for youths in recovery and help be the light in their lives.

Saturday, September 18, 2021

UPDATE: Due to the Covid-19 situation the 2020 race date has been postponed. Read update here.

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Why "Be the Light"?

We're taking a stand against the devastation caused by youth substance abuse and other self-destructive behaviors by raising much-needed funds to support the work of A Light of Hope in our community. A portion of entry proceeds goes to support A Light of Hope.

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Be The Light Video Preview

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.

DATE

The 2021 event will be on Saturday, September 18th. Read update on date change.

LOCATION

West Creek Park in Valencia with the course going on the paseos of the San Francisquito Creek Trail. View directions.

CHECK-IN

Participant check-in will start at 2:00 PM

START

The 10K race will start at 5:30 PM and the 5K race at 7:00 PM, just in time for a spectacular sunset.

DISTANCE

Run or walk a 5K or 10K distance.

PERKS

Official event light hat
Finisher medal
Finisher certificate
FREE race photos
Chip timed results
Volunteer support
Course aid-station
Finish line water & food
Event insurance
Award for top 3 finishers
Support for A Light of Hope
Awesome experience!

BENEFIT

Proceeds are donated to support A Light of Hope and benefit youth in recovery.

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2019 SWAG PREVIEW

For 2021 we will have a beautiful new medal and special race swag for you. We'll reveal them as we get closer to the race date. Below is a preview of last year's glow-in-the-dark medal and finisher shirt.

Where There Is Light There Is Hope

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Thank you to our 2019 sponsors and partners for their awesome support. Learn more about growing your business in 2020 and supporting a great community event by becoming a race sponsor today.