# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Light the Way 5K 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Presented by The Evie Effect & True Vine Brewing Company
Light 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: Bands: R&J Acoustics, Fiction Love, and Walter Lee
🎤 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tyler/light-the-way-5k-2026/200028826876808
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, health-wellness, concerts, sports, kids, performances, live-music, marathons, workshops, food-drinks, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 406

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tyler
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: True Vine Brewing Company
- **lat**: 32.328192122364
- **long**: -95.329613685608
- **full address**: True Vine Brewing Company, 2447 Earl Campbell Pkwy, Tyler, TX 75701-8453, United States

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/431a3e6de7be70f9b745d45d0a28931b21fe194599c6343608b16e4431d9e278-rimg-w1200-h675-dc5fb7c7-gmir?v=1775722709

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Light the Way 5K 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Light the Way 5K 2026 takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at True Vine Brewing Company, 2447 Earl Campbell Pkwy, Tyler, TX 75701-8453, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Light the Way 5K 2026?
  - **A:** Light the Way 5K 2026 is organized by The Evie Effect.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Light the Way 5K 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tyler, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 400+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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