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 …
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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!
The 5K course is a loop that encompasses both sides of the paved and fenced San Francisquito Creek Trail between Copper Hill Drive and Decoro Drive. The Be The Light 5K run/walk starts where the trail adjoins West Creek Park in Valencia. Runners and walkers will head south on the trail, cross the bridge at Decoro Drive, then head north on the trail, crossing back over at Copperhill Drive. Participants will continue south, ending with a dramatic nighttime finish at West Creek Park.
Virtually the entire course is on the exquisitely paved and fenced San Francisquito Creek Trail. There are no traffic crossings to contend with. Around the half-mile mark you’ll face a steep but very short (~30 yards long) grade to get from the trail to the bridge at Decoro Drive, otherwise, no hill climbing. With the exception of a slight, gradual upward grade on the northbound leg, the course is mainly flat. You’ll enjoy a slight downhill path for the final mile!
The 10K course will start the course in reverse and do a U-turn half way through and loop back to the finish line.
10% of entry proceeds are donated to A Light of Hope to benefit youth in recovery.
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Fun Community Race
It is a fun community race. Very festive. Well marked. It starts with a nice gentle downhill. A slight uphill and finishes with a downhill. MORE
It is a fun community race. Very festive. Well marked. It starts with a nice gentle downhill. A slight uphill and finishes with a downhill.
So fun
I am not a fast person but, this race is so fun since it’s a glow run! This is my 3rd participating and everyone affiliated with the race is always … MORE
I am not a fast person but, this race is so fun since it’s a glow run! This is my 3rd participating and everyone affiliated with the race is always nice.
Great First 5k, Family Friendly!
We did it with our 12 year old. Trained for it, and feel like it was the perfect first 5 k. I like that it is on a protected course, … MORE
We did it with our 12 year old. Trained for it, and feel like it was the perfect first 5 k. I like that it is on a protected course, with lots of encouraging volunteers. The light up aspect is fun. People get into it, so make sure you come prepared to light up! Perfect encouraging first race for our family. We have already planned our next race to train for!
Super fun
The runners are very enthusiastic. The run was super energetic and fun. Plus, it’s healthy. The ground for run is big and attractive. The runners are very enthusiastic. The run … MORE
The runners are very enthusiastic. The run was super energetic and fun. Plus, it’s healthy. The ground for run is big and attractive. The runners are very enthusiastic. The run was super energetic and fun. Plus, it’s healthy. The ground for run is big and attractive.
Awesome race
This race was so much fun! I loved the lights, running at night, and it was really nicely done. The pre and post race snacks and beverages were great. The … MORE
This race was so much fun! I loved the lights, running at night, and it was really nicely done. The pre and post race snacks and beverages were great. The race pictures provided were awesome and I got so many of myself! I would highly recommend this race.
It's night race!
In the past I have noted this is promoted as a 5k, and unless you are pretty snap as a 10k runner, I wouldn't do this as your first. I … MORE
In the past I have noted this is promoted as a 5k, and unless you are pretty snap as a 10k runner, I wouldn’t do this as your first. I especially wouldn’t do it if you plan on walking 10k, however this year, the two races both started at night, which fixed the heat issue (it’s often triple digit heat this time of year) and there were many more 10k runners than I ever saw before, so maybe after I heal from this latest injury I may give 10k another try with this race
Mostly I really enjoy the novelty of running at night, it’s so beautiful to see all the people running with different fun kinds of lights. Some years I wear my head lamp and other times my flashing hat. The scenery IS beautiful but as it gets dark you can’t see much of it. The swag is great and the organization and support is awesome. I highly recommend as your first race for 5k, especially if you want to do this walking, with kids, or pushing a stroller. I even see people doing it with a walker. It’s all smooth pavement so you can do this!
AMAZING SPECTATOR EXPERIENCE
Come prepared to have fun! Its a running party! Great energy amongst the participants and staff. Having the race at this time during this time of the year is a … MORE
Come prepared to have fun! Its a running party! Great energy amongst the participants and staff. Having the race at this time during this time of the year is a definite plus!!
Fun, uplifting, and beginner friendly
This race was my first ever, and it proved to be such a great experience. People getting together behind a good cause set a nice positive vibe for the night, … MORE
This race was my first ever, and it proved to be such a great experience. People getting together behind a good cause set a nice positive vibe for the night, and the course was very nicely set up, with a smooth paved course, refreshments halfway, and a fun lightup ending. 100% would run again!
Unique Enlightened Event
Love this race. It is fun starting at dusk and running into the darkness... seeing the lighted arches ahead coming to the finish is super encouraging. Only suggestion.... a little … MORE
Love this race. It is fun starting at dusk and running into the darkness… seeing the lighted arches ahead coming to the finish is super encouraging.
Only suggestion…. a little something for sure group winners!
Really fun Race Love the Lights
Fun race, lots of great lights at night, good course, nice loop, pretty easy, some uphill, then back downhill. New Global Adventures always puts on a top notch race. MORE
Fun race, lots of great lights at night, good course, nice loop, pretty easy, some uphill, then back downhill. New Global Adventures always puts on a top notch race.
It was the best race course ever !!!
Any one can do this race !,nice course !!!nice medals!!!it was my very first race and I loved it so much since the beginning ,it was really fun to run … MORE
Any one can do this race !,nice course !!!nice medals!!!it was my very first race and I loved it so much since the beginning ,it was really fun to run ,and the weather it was just perfect !
Great race to get into
This was a first time running at night and I enjoyed it a lot… Also, when I found out it was from addiction by was moved because I am 32 … MORE
This was a first time running at night and I enjoyed it a lot… Also, when I found out it was from addiction by was moved because I am 32 years clean and sober.
It was very moving when they started talking about the purpose of the fundraiser agenda. I appreciate all the effort it took to put this on.
Looking forward to doing it again. Thank you.
Awesome race!
Go with a good attitude, and you will definitely enjoy this! Everyone was welcoming and kind. The swag was excellent. Some people ran with their dogs, which was so fun … MORE
Go with a good attitude, and you will definitely enjoy this! Everyone was welcoming and kind. The swag was excellent. Some people ran with their dogs, which was so fun to see! All the dogs were friendly. The course itself is not difficult — two small inclines.
Sensational Night Run
Fast loop course. Fun for the entire family. Great shirts and light up bracelets. Proceeds for a worthy cause. Beautiful trophies for top 3 overall in both races. Fun light … MORE
Fast loop course. Fun for the entire family. Great shirts and light up bracelets. Proceeds for a worthy cause. Beautiful trophies for top 3 overall in both races. Fun light up medals. Well organized event that I will attend for many years.
Fun nighttime run/walk
Bring lights! Part of the course is rather dark if you don't have a good light. The course is nicely paved and only has one minor hill so its rather … MORE
Bring lights! Part of the course is rather dark if you don’t have a good light. The course is nicely paved and only has one minor hill so its rather easy if you have children or just prefer a walking pace. There is a water station half way thru the race course. The 10k is the same as the 5k only ran twice. 10k race starts first followed by 5k runners a few minutes later. Parking is fairly easy to find as this is held at a park. Bathrooms are also readily accessible.
I just keep coming back
This is a small, family friendly race that has an amazing vibe. The race is so smooth and the swag gets better every year. It’s a unique format and running … MORE
This is a small, family friendly race that has an amazing vibe. The race is so smooth and the swag gets better every year. It’s a unique format and running through the light tunnels is amazing. Always have the best (FREE) photos too!
Fun to be the light!
This is a well organized night time event where you are encouraged to wear lights, light up necklaces, wristbands, flashing lights and/or costumes! It's tons of fun to see what … MORE
This is a well organized night time event where you are encouraged to wear lights, light up necklaces, wristbands, flashing lights and/or costumes! It’s tons of fun to see what people show up in, and all on pavement. Kilometer 4 is a long, steady uphill but the last .75 of a kilometer is thankfully down hill. This is also a fundraiser so plenty of people join in just to walk. A good first race for anyone new to running. The best swag!
Loved this race! Super fun, nice track!
My first running race, first 5k and first 0k! Was super fun, the track was very nicely set up and paved. I would say great for beginners or if you … MORE
My first running race, first 5k and first 0k! Was super fun, the track was very nicely set up and paved. I would say great for beginners or if you want to set a PR. And for a good cause. What’s not to love.
One of the only night races around!
The "Be The Light 5k/10k" is a unique night time race benefiting a local charity that helps kids and teenagers battling addiction. The easy 3 mile course (or 6.2 if … MORE
The “Be The Light 5k/10k” is a unique night time race benefiting a local charity that helps kids and teenagers battling addiction. The easy 3 mile course (or 6.2 if you do the 10k) is flat, and it’s so cool to see the participants running in the dark wearing lit up accessories.
Be The Light!!
Calling all 10k runners! If you tried this race in the past and decided 1) it was too hot or 2) you were sad you didn't get to run after … MORE
Calling all 10k runners! If you tried this race in the past and decided 1) it was too hot or 2) you were sad you didn’t get to run after sunset – That’s All Changed! Please come back!
I noticed this year there were only about 1/2 the # of 10k participants as in the past and I guess it might have been due to those problems, but this year we all started right around sunset 7pm or 7:05 and the swag of a light up hat or light up wrist band made the whole thing just as festive as could be!
I had a hip injury and haven’t done 10k (in a row) since July4th, so I had the modest goal of finishing, even if it meant a walk/run for me. I did alright, in that I finished. I couldn’t help but notice my time didn’t really merit being soooo far back in the pack, and that’s when I noticed there were so fewer 10k participants. I think if we could get the 10k-ers back up to where it used to be it would be more fun for everyone because we’d continue to see lights all along the way. Either that, or maybe the 10k should start at 6:30 and the 5k at 76er ? I dunno, but anyway – –
The course, is easy. If you’ve never done a race before, 5 or 10, Start Here. There’s quite a bit of downhill. Lots of aid stations, and because it’s a loop, (repeated for the 10k) you’re never more than 2.5k from the finish. Plus the whole course is paved. If you run before sunset the scenery is pretty, if you run after sunset it’s very beautiful to see the people running with lights.
The course is dog friendly and baby stroller friendly.
Plus you are supporting a great cause. Be The Light!