Get Ready to Light Up the Night
Join us for the inaugural Light Up the Night 5k, a glowing celebration of courage, community, and change. This event isn't just a run or a race—it's about lighting a path to a safer future for female runners.
As the sun sets, runners and walkers of all abilities will light up the park in a powerful display of support for a safer world.
A portion of each race entry will be donated to Tower Grove Park to support ongoing park initiatives and help enhance the park for the 21st century.
Your Participation Matters
By lacing up your sneaks and joining us, you’re taking a stand for safety, equality, and the right to run free from fear. With your support, we can build a community that uplifts and protects every runner, every step of the way.
Let’s Light Up the Night, Together.
Sign up today and be part of something special—where every mile run contributes to a brighter, safer future for all.
Check Out the Full Schedule of Events
Including complimentary pre-race yoga in the park and details about packet pickup and race day registration.
We welcome runners and walkers of all abilities to join us for this celebration. In that spirit, every finisher receives the same amazing finisher memento when they cross the finish line — a limited edition, Light Up the Night, Run Fearless bandana, designed locally by a female designer, and manufactured in the USA by San Diego-based women-owned small business, Planet Apparel:
Overall placing and age group finishes will be recognized in Race Roster, but no physical awards will be given.
Register before 11:59 p.m. on February 20 to guarantee a shirt. Be one of the first 150 people to register and receive a She's Birdie Alarm as part of your swag!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Light Up the Night 5k Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00
Early Bird
Jan 9 – Jan 31 -
$35.00Feb 1 – Feb 24
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$40.00Feb 25 – Mar 6
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$45.00Mar 7 – Mar 8
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Light Up the Night 1.5 Mile Fun Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00
Early Bird
Jan 9 – Jan 31 -
$35.00Feb 1 – Feb 24
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$40.00Feb 25 – Mar 6
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$45.00Mar 7 – Mar 8
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Course Map & Details
The route is a horseshoe shape, beginning and ending between the Sons of Rest Pavilion and Stupp Center in Tower Grove Park.
The 1.5-mile route will turn around before crossing Main Drive, and the 5k route will turn around before the second crossing of Main Drive. Both turn-around points are labeled in pink on the map:
Both the 5k and the 1.5 mile event begin at 6:30 p.m., and travel an identical path. We encourage speed racers to start near the front, and walkers near the back to ease congestion and make the event fun for all.
While the park is lit at night, we encourage participants to wear additional lighting, if you have any—head lamps, light up vests, arm bands, etc. This helps with visibility but also adds to the celebratory vibe. We'll also have course marshals lit up and stationed along the route guiding runners.
Packet Pick-Up
Packets can be picked up on Friday, March 7th from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. at Running Niche or on race evening at Sons of Rest in Tower Grove beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Volunteer
Volunteer Info
Light Up the Night is in need of volunteers to help us put this event on. We are looking for people to help with the following positions:
- Course/Event Setup (4pm-6pm)
- Course Marshals (6pm-7:45pm)
- Clean Up (8:00pm-9:00pm)
- General Assistance/Floater (6pm-7:30pm)
You can sign up to volunteer here, and select the shift(s) you are available to volunteer for. You can choose up to 3 shifts if you can help in multiple time slots. Please email melkaydub@gmail.com if you have any questions about volunteering.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kristen DiFate
- difate@gmail.com
