Light the Way 5K 2026
Schedule
Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
True Vine Brewing Company | Tyler, TX
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Presented by The Evie Effect & True Vine Brewing CompanyLight the Way 5K: Walk On Rock On for Mental Wellness is more than a race. It is a movement to shine a light on mental wellness, suicide prevention, and community support. Together, we are fostering hope, awareness, and resiliency while making meaningful connections.
More Than a Run: An Experience That Inspires
After crossing the finish line, stay for live music and an inspiring speaker session featuring:
🎸 Live Music by the Rewind Band
🎤 Featured Speaker: TBD
🏆 Awards for Top 3 Kids Dash finishers (boys & girls) and Top 3 overall 5K finishers (male & female) will be presented on stage after the run.
Runner Perks
🏅 Finisher Medals for the first 250 5K finishers and all Kid’s Dash participants
🍻 Drink Coupon redeemable at True Vine Brewing Company for a beer or non-alcoholic beverage
🎶 Free Live Concert and Speaker Session included with registration
Eats and Community Fun
🍕 Come hungry! Local food trucks and Sola Bread will be on-site serving up delicious eats.
🎪 Explore sponsor and nonprofit booths to connect with organizations dedicated to mental health and well-being.
Race Details and Schedule
📅 Friday, April 17 – Early Packet Pickup
📍 True Vine Brewing Company
⏰ 5:30 – 8:00 PM
📅 Saturday, April 18 – Race Day
📍 True Vine Brewing Company
⏰ 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Check-In and Day-of Packet Pickup
🎤 5:00 PM | Opening Ceremony
Words from Co-Founder and Executive Director, Jessica Domingos
Warm-Up
👟 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Kid’s Dash (Ages 12 and Under)
👟 6:00 – 7:00 PM | 5K Run/Walk
🎶 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Live Concert and Speaker Session
Register Today!
Customize your experience by selecting a registration with or without a t-shirt. March 18 is the last day to register with a guaranteed t-shirt.
About The Evie Effect
The Evie Effect’s mission is to change the public’s perception of mental wellness and suicide by fostering a community of advocacy, awareness, and education. We envision a world where mental well-being flourishes and suicide prevention is a priority.
Safety Notice
ALL participants across ALL events MUST wear a bib while on course.
The Kids Dash event is not timed. The 5K event is timed.
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Where is it happening?
True Vine Brewing Company, 2447 Earl Campbell Pkwy, Tyler, TX 75701-8453, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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