Light The Way 5K

✨ Event Overview

Poovey’s Chapel Light the Way 5K will host its annual 5k run on May 8th, 2026.

💖 Purpose of the Race

• Funds: Funds from the run will help sponsor our youth’s activities for the year.

🌟 More Information

• Contact: For more information visit our Light the Way 5k page on Facebook, pooveyschapel.org, or runsignup.com.
• Support: Thank you for your continued support for Poovey’s Chapel youth!
• God Bless: God Bless!

🕖 Race Schedule

• Registration: Starts at 7:00 PM.
• Kids Fun Run: 7:30 PM.
• Fitness Walk/Stroll: 8:00 PM.
• 5K Race: 8:45 PM (Chip Timed).

🏷️ Registration Details

• Early Bird: Registration is $15 until April 26th.
• T-shirt Deadline: T-shirt deadline is April 26th. We will not offer a T-shirt after this deadline so sign up early to guarantee a race T-shirt.
• Prizes: Prizes for each category of racers!
• Walk Up Registration: After April 26th and walk up registration is $20.

🙌 Charitable Impact

• Support: All donations & proceeds are for the Poovey’s Chapel Baptist Church Youth for Mission Trips, Youth retreats, youth conference, and special events!
• Contact Information: For more information CALL 828-499-3505.
• Church Office: Or the church office 828-728-7210.
• Additional Resources: See pooveyschapel.org or Light the Way 5K Facebook page.

🏁 Race Experience

The 5K will begin at 8:45 p.m. (dark). The course goes through the beautiful town of Hudson and is lit by torches and people holding lights to Light the Way! We have fun runs for kids, walks and strolls for anyone and the 5K is open to anyone (running, walking, pulling a wagon, pushing a stroller, crawling, etc.).

🏆 Awards

• Overall Awards: 1st Place Overall M&F.
• Age Group Awards: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-74, 75-99.