TESTIMONIALS

WHAT RUNNERS ARE SAYING

Our races are all about the participants, runners, and volunteers, and the experience they have with our race. After every race, we do a feedback survey to help us understand how we did, how we can improve our future races, and hear what the runners and volunteers thought about their experience. We got a ton of responses and great feedback, overall it is clear that people had a great experience.

But don't take our word for it. Read a few of the testimonials below directly from past participants.

Huge thank you to everyone who participated, this race would not be possible without you, Be The Light 5K and A Light of Hope ♥'s you!

10K Light Tunnel
Darren Rogers

Darren Rogers

Avg. Rating  | Distance  10K | BIB  1007 | Year 2025

Always a great event for a great cause. Volunteer support crews are well run and efficient.

Cristina Wilson

Cristina Wilson

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5122 | Year 2025

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

Dennis Suedkamp

Dennis Suedkamp

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5213 | Year 2025

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!

Kelly Borchard

Kelly Borchard

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5035 | Year 2024

Great event! I loved everything.

Rachel Munoz

Rachel Munoz

Avg. Rating  | Distance  10K | BIB  1022 | Year 2024

A lot of fun!

Francis Johnson

Francis Johnson

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5007 | Year 2024

Be the light to help others shine bright. The crowd is always up lifting, welcoming to others. This is always a wonderful experience for me, every year.

Michele Coons

Michele Coons

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5439 | Year 2024

I had so much so much fun. The energy of the people was amazing.

Sue Clarke

Sue Clarke

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5109 | Year 2024

I love the personal reward from this 5k BE THE LIGHT event...not only the fun and great experience but the cause that it stands for. To help those in life who feel lost and a void in their heart...that we as a community can come together in unity to support each other in some way. Keep the events going...it truly has a purpose and most of all such fun. A light to shine for always.

Christina Nelson

Christina Nelson

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5243 | Year 2024

First race I have ever run, and it was a blast! Loved it! Everyone was so nice and encouraging. Can't wait for the next one!!

Kumari De Silva

Kumari De Silva

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5019 | Year 2024

I love this race, it’s so pretty to see the lights and the swag is awesome- i’m very happy to see the 10k runs at night now too

Jennifer Aguilar

Jennifer Aguilar

Avg. Rating  | Distance  10K | BIB  1089 | Year 2024

Loved it. Was such an enjoyable race! Awesome medal and just a fun time.

Jamie Kessinger

Jamie Kessinger

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5261 | Year 2024

Love running in this event! Always well put together and have a fun time!

Dennis Suedkamp

Dennis Suedkamp

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5450 | Year 2024

Team ACR had an amazing evening of health, fun, camaraderie, and competition! We appreciate the event and what it is for. We are looking forward to next year!

Francis Johnson

Francis Johnson

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5108 | Year 2023

I love how this race starts at night. I can get very creativity with my workout wear adding glow sticks, a bright neon vests to light the pathway to the finish line.

Lori ONeil

Lori ONeil

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5319 | Year 2023

My husband and I had such a GREAT TIME! The course was easy to run on even in the dark places. All the participants were so festive and happy! Loved it!

Lori Kozik

Lori Kozik

Avg. Rating  | Distance  10K | BIB  1016 | Year 2023

This nighttime race never disappoints! I love the small town feel, with the great charity connection, but most of all that it takes place at night with all the light tunnels at the finish and the racers with all their lit up gear. If you can walk 3 miles you should try this at least once. Very family friendly!

Suzanne Ridgewell

Suzanne Ridgewell

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  9123 | Year 2023

This was our first time joining in on this event and we were super glad that we did. It felt good to actively support a worthy cause. We were also very impressed by how the area was cleaned up by the next day! We went for a bike ride over the same ground that we walked the night before, and we were expecting to see lots of trash left behind with so many people and so much stuff being carried and waved around. But to our complete surprise and total appreciation, the area was spotless! Even everything tied to the fences was taken down. Kudos to the organizers!!

Sue Clarke

Sue Clarke

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5259 | Year 2023

Thank you for all your loyalty and commitment in Be the LIght 5K that you do every year. Every year just gets better and better. This is one of my favorite walks. Keep it going. May your Light Continue to Shine throughout our community and to all who volunteers. "BE THE LIGHT" BEST RUNNER/WALK EVER!

Anderson Paxtor

Anderson Paxtor

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5370 | Year 2023

Just follow the light, and the light will guide you

Gerald Goblirsch

Gerald Goblirsch

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5428 | Year 2024

Very nice community run. Showed my daughter and she said it looks like fun.

Nelly Northcross

Nelly Northcross

Avg. Rating  | Distance  10K | BIB  1081 | Year 2023

Great first time 10K

Matthew Roberts

Matthew Roberts

Avg. Rating  | Distance  10K | BIB  1007 | Year 2023

My first race ever, and it was such a welcoming and fun run. The course was very nice, and the perfect challenge for a relatively new runner. And the vibe was positive and supporting a good cause. What’s not to love.

Kumari De Silva

Kumari De Silva

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5004 | Year 2023

Love love love this race! So fun to run at night. Great volunteers, organization, and the best swag

Rose Gutierrez

Rose Gutierrez

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5145 | Year 2023

I love doing this race The lights and the vibe is awesome

German Leal

German Leal

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5369 | Year 2023

It was a fun run.

Michelle De Castro-Clark

Michelle De Castro-Clark

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5220 | Year 2023

First time volunteering and I had a great time. Fun and everyone was so nice.

Lori Kozik

Lori Kozik

Avg. Rating  | Distance  10K | BIB  1020 | Year 2022

Be The Light 5k is more than a night race, it's a party! All the runners and walkers all lit up with the fun accessories provided, add to that colorful tunnels at the finish, upbeat music, cheering crowds and a beautiful medal at the end makes for one of the most anticipated events in Santa Clarita all while supporting a great cause.

Jennifer Ridnour

Jennifer Ridnour

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5049 | Year 2022

Love running this race every year. Such a fun experience, and the cause is truly a blessing to the community.

Lara Ray

Lara Ray

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5116 | Year 2023

Great time with a great bunch of people! The volunteers were the best I've ever seen at a race!

Jareny Lopez

Jareny Lopez

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  1013 | Year 2022

The thing that I liked the most about this race is the crew and the lights

Ashley McLeish

Ashley McLeish

Avg. Rating  | Distance  10K | BIB  1009 | Year 2022

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

Stef Kay

Stef Kay

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5264 | Year 2022

Fantastic people!! Just well-run, sincere people, a “come as you are” vibe for a spectacular cause!

Kumari de Silva

Kumari De Silva

Avg. Rating  | Distance  10K | BIB  1005 | Year 2022

This year's swag was the best - light up hats and light up wristbands made the whole race more beautiful and festive!

Ethan Leighton

Ethan Leighton

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5285 | Year 2022

My son's first 5k and he absolutely love it.

Nadine Krystkowiak

Nadine Krystkowiak

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5374 | Year 2022

This was one of my first Walk/Run Events. I went to support the A Light of Hope program and my students from my school "Opportunities for Learning".

Francis Johnson

Francis Johnson

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5400 | Year 2022

This is My first 5k... i had so much fun, I would recommend anyone looking for a challenge come out and run or walk....you won't be disappointed with how great you feel after participating.

Parker Rokita

Parker Rokita

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5011 | Year 2022

I have been doing this race since I was 5 and every year I enjoy it even more than the last year

Christy Grable

Christy Grable

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  3016 | Year 2022

9Round kickboxing sponsored the event. We had a few members and instructors join us for the race. Everyone had a great time! We will definitely be back next year!

Lori Rogers

Lori Rogers

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5122 | Year 2022

Loved the swag, the lights and medals.

Keith H. Moore

Keith H. Moore

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5266 | Year 2022

Another great race for a fantastic cause.

Mary Ann Ward

Mary Ann Ward

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5250 | Year 2022

I have in this race 6 years. Love to see the crowds get bigger every year.

Lori Kozik

Lori Kozik

Avg. Rating  | Distance  10K | BIB  1003 | Year 2021

The Be The Light 5k/10k is such a unique night race benefiting such a great cause right here in Santa Clarita!

Dotti Prazak

Dotti Prazak

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5065 | Year 2021

The light tunnel at the finish is always a fun time. The course is really fun and pretty.

Tracy Tucker-Georges

Tracy Tucker-Georges

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5004 | Year 2021

What a fantastic race for my first in person since 3/2020! Great cause and a ton of fun!

William Whitelock

William Whitelock

Avg. Rating  | Distance  10K | BIB  1009 | Year 2021

Wonderful atmosphere and well organized, good race for a great cause!

Terri Wilson

Terri Wilson

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5296 | Year 2021

The easy route, the cheerleaders, and all the neon at the end very much motivated my daughter to finish! Everyone was soooo very nice and we loved our hats and medals and all the neon!

Dawn Kaulbach

Dawn Kaulbach

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5153 | Year 2021

What an incredible evening to support a great organization, while coming together with your community, your family & your friends for such a fun time!! I was not prepared to have as much fun as I did!! Thank you!

Holly Baez

Holly Baez

Avg. Rating  | Distance  10K | BIB  1028 | Year 2021

This was my first Be The Light and it was great, lots of fun, good energy by all the participants, and all for a great cause.

Ashley McLeish

Ashley McLeish

Avg. Rating  | Distance  10K | BIB  1005 | Year 2021

This was my 3rd time doing this race and I have had a positive experience every year!

Steve Forman

Steve Forman

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5377 | Year 2021

My 8yr old and I made memories.

Courtney Kanagi

Courtney Kanagi

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5135 | Year 2021

I like that this is a local race and in the evening hours.

Mark Montoya

Mark Montoya

Avg. Rating  | Volunteer  | Year 2021

Thank you for making sure that the community associates A Light of Hope with a quality experience. I am always impressed with the care and attention to detail provided by the New Global Adventure team!

Mojdeh Fathi

Mojdeh Fathi

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5291 | Year 2021

It was well organized, on time, and very cautious with new health protocols.

Casey Gordon

Casey Gordon

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5180 | Year 2021

What a wonderful event for a worthy cause!

Lieta Smith

Lieta Smith

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5271 | Year 2021

I love everything about this race!

Al Reano

Al Reano

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5085 | Year 2021

Great cause that I was happy to support. The organizer's speech was very vulnerable and touching.

Vicente Castro

Vicente Castro

Avg. Rating  | Volunteer  | Year 2019

This was my first time volunteering and I found the experience fun and easy. I really like how organized everything was and how happy people felt about giving time to put this event on. I also enjoyed how grateful people are to the volunteers. I’m definitely happy to help again. I’ve enjoyed being a runner but just as happy giving my time to help set up and make the race experience for other people awesome.

Jennifer Ridnour

Jennifer Ridnour

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5110 | Year 2021

Glow in the dark.

Mallory Briancesco

Mallory Briancesco

Avg. Rating  | Distance  5K | BIB  5053 | Year 2019

I love that it takes place at night and I love that participants are encouraged to decorate themselves and strollers with glow sticks and lights.

Kelly Roberts

Kelly Roberts

Avg. Rating  | Distance  10K | BIB  1001 | Year 2021

I love the course!

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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

COME TO SHINE YOUR LIGHT!

Saturday, September 26, 2026