
Chasing Ciara's Light 5K/12K Trail Race
Saturday, October 3, 2026
EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!
95% of the trail is under the canopy of tree cover
All proceeds benefit the Ciara O'Driscoll Memorial Scholarship Program &
Ciara's Light Foundation
The event includes timed 5k and 12k Trail Races along with a Kids Fun Run. The beautiful course is sanctioned by USAT&F and is spectator friendly with many spots for friends and family to cheer on runners. Timing provided by The Empire Timing Company.
Honorary Walk Co-Chairs
Sam Devellis ~ Carlos Reinoso ~ Terry Rooney
Race Start Times
8:15am Kids Fun Run
8:30am 12K/5K
Online Registration closes at 12pm, Friday, October 2nd
On Site Registration 7:00am-8:00am, Saturday, October 3rd
Early bib & shirt pick-up 4-6pm, October 2nd at Great Hollow Lake


Additional race information can be found at our race website: www.ciarasrun.org
For sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, please contact lori@ciaraslight.org
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Volunteer T-shirts Closed
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$12.86Jul 24 - Oct 3
Virtual 5k Closed
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$34.35Jul 24 - Oct 3
Virtual 12K Closed
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$34.35Jul 24 - Oct 3
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$34.35
Early Bird - 30 + processing fees
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$39.72Sep 16 – Oct 2
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ClosedOct 2 – Oct 2
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$45.09
On Site
Oct 3 – Oct 3
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12K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$39.72
Early Bird - 35 + processing fees
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$45.09Sep 16 – Oct 2
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ClosedOct 2 – Oct 2
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$50.47
On Site
Oct 3 – Oct 3
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5k (U-18) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$28.98
Early Bird - 25 + processing fees
Jul 24 – Sep 15 -
$34.35Sep 16 – Oct 2
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ClosedOct 2 – Oct 2
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$39.72
On Site
Oct 3 – Oct 3
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12k (U-18) Closed
Online registration closed-
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$34.35
Early Bird - 30 + processing fees
Jul 24 – Sep 15 -
$39.72Sep 16 – Oct 2
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ClosedOct 2 – Oct 2
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$45.09
On Site
Oct 3 – Oct 3
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Kids Fun Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$12.86
Early Bird - 10 + processing fees
Jul 24 – Sep 15 -
$15.01Sep 16 – Oct 2
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ClosedOct 2 – Oct 2
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$18.23
On Site
Oct 3 – Oct 3
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Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sara Mathews Dixon | $108.72 |
| 2 | Dai Nguyen | $107.82 |
| 3 | Joyce Stobierski | $107.82 |
| 4 | Butch Ferdinandsen | $107.82 |
| 5 | Ram | $107.82 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lori O'Driscoll
- Website
- Visit website
Sponsors
- Santa Energy
- Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
- The Original Vazzy's
- Abriola Parkview Funeral Home
- Montanari Financial
- Diversity Construction Group
- O'Donnell Landscaping
- Smart Care Exteriors
- Diblasi Associates, PC
- Pond Spring Nursery