chase the light 5k
Run, walk, roll, or stroll — wherever you are, whenever you want. One week. One community. One shared finish line.
July 20 - 26, 2026
About the Race
Your miles.
Your momentum.
The Chase the Light 5K is a week-long virtual race that brings people together across neighborhoods, cities, and zip codes — united by movement and a shared belief that communities are strongest when the people within them are supported to lead, grow, and thrive.
There's no start gun. No crowded course. Just you, your route of choice, and the knowledge that every step you take is fueling something bigger. Lace up at sunrise. Walk after dinner. Push your stroller through the park. This race meets you exactly where you are.
Funds raised support IncuBrighter — a nonprofit incubation program dedicated to empowering grassroots leaders in Stark County, Ohio and beyond. We believe the people closest to community challenges are the best equipped to solve them. We also support civic and community research to support changemakers in making data-driven decisions (like through TRACEs) Your registration helps make that possible.
5K
3.1 miles — any pace, any place, any day of the week
7 Days
Days to complete your race, July 20–26
$25
Registration fee — 100% supports IncuBrighter programming
Race Details
everything you need to know
Location
Anywhere you are. This is a fully virtual race — complete your 5K on a trail, treadmill, track, neighborhood street, or park path. You choose.
Fundraising
Want to go further? Create a personal fundraising page and invite your network to support you. Every dollar raised goes directly to IncuBrighter's work in Stark County and beyond.
Race Window
July 20 – 25, 2026. Six days to complete your 3.1 miles at your own pace and on your own schedule.
Who Can Participate
Everyone. Walkers, runners, wheelchair users, parents with strollers, dogs on leashes welcome. All paces, all ages, all abilities. This race is for you.
What You Get
Every registered participant receives a digital finisher badge to share, access to our participant community, and the satisfaction of knowing your entry directly supports IncuBrighter programming.
Tracking Your Miles
Use any app or device you prefer — Strava, Nike Run Club, Apple Watch, Garmin, Map My Run, or a simple screenshot from your phone's health app. No special equipment required.
chase the light?
Ready to
Your 3.1 miles — your way, your pace, your week. Let's run toward something worth running for.
Registration Closes June 20, 2026