The Jailbreak

The Blacklight Run™ is none other than the brightest, most fun 5K out there. At the Blacklight Run™ we aren’t focused on how fast or how far you can run, what type of exercise you enjoy, or if you’re an avid runner. We don’t care if you’ve never run a day in your life! Instead, we welcome any and all participants looking for a glowing good time. Whether you sprint it, run it, or walk it, it doesn’t matter to us! We simply want you to enjoy it. This up to three miles race will be the best event you’ve ever spent with your friends and family—we promise.

The Blacklight Run™ has been setup with very simple rules

1. Wear a white shirt (any white T-shirt will work).

2. You will finish covered in Blacklight Run™ UV Glow Powder, that will glow in our Blacklight Zones™ and at the Blacklight Run After Party™. By the end, you will look like you fell into a Ghost Buster’s movie (minus the slime) and covered with different colored Blacklight Run™ UV Liquid Glow. This is the first of its kind at night and is quickly sweeping the nation!

Event details and schedule

PACKET PICK-UP DATE AND TIME WILL BE EMAILED BEFORE THE EVENT.

*Please bring a photo ID to pick up your race packet. There is a $5.00 fee to pick up your packet on race day. This fee was instituted to encourage people to attend pre-packet pickup so we can minimize lines and wait times on race day. Yes, we do allow people to pick up packets for other people (team member, family, friends). As long as their waiver has been signed online (generally done during registration) you will just need to present their confirmation email. That way, we know you have permission to get your friends’ stuff!

PRE-ORDER MERCHANDISE

All items that have been pre-ordered MUST be picked up by start time on race day or at packet pickup. Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to mail items to you after race day any items that have not been claimed will be forfeited and donated. Please make time to go pick up you pre-ordered GLOW Gear. Pick up your pre-ordered GLOW Gear at the packet pickup location or the event.

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP

If you are unable to pick up your race packet and/or register on either of the packet pickup dates, you will be able to do so on race day. However there is a same day race check in fee of $5 (Cash Only) per registration.

Please arrive early to have ample time to park and line up at the start line. Don’t stress out if you are stuck in traffic. We will leave the start line open for everyone to be able to run the race.

PARKING

There is up to a $20 fee (cash only) for parking. Please arrive early to avoid traffic.

NO BAG CHECK

(no lockers, etc.)

Please note that there is NO bag check. So leave your valuables in the car or take what you want with you!

STARTING LINE

We will be releasing waves of runners every 2-5 minutes at the starting line at the events start time.

RACE BIB

Be sure to attach your race bib to the front of your shirt with the safety pins provided. You will NOT be allowed on the course without a race bib.

PRE-RACE PARTY

Starts 45 minutes before the race. This is the best pre-party in the country. Music to blow you away and a chance to get a ton of free glow gear at the stage!

Get ready for an evening of fun, UV liquid glow and memories. DJs to be announced soon!

SPECTATORS

There will be no charge for spectators. An open area for spectator viewing will be available on both sides of the start/finish line. Be sure to carpool!

WATER STATIONS

There will be a water station on the course and at the finish line.

AFTER RACE PARTY

Please stay after the race for an amazing Blacklight Run After Party. Glow Powder will be sprayed across the crowd at the After Party under the most Blacklights ever seen assembled.

REFUNDS

Please note we do not offer refunds, if you are unable to join us, please transfer your ticket to another athlete or contact [email protected] for more information.

If you have any further questions, please be sure to check out our FAQ’s HERE

We guarantee the first 350 runners a race t-shirt. Thank you for running with us, we look forward to a great day!

Military Heroes Run is celebrating our 15th Annual Run. We raise much needed funds to support America's fighting service veterans who have suffered injuries while defending the freedoms which we all enjoy. We have raised and donated over $2.8 million in our 14 years of hosting this event. Thank you to all who have ran with us, volunteered with us and for our amazing sponsors. We are looking forward to another great year!

August 15, 2026

LOCATION FOR 2026

We are running in the Town of Westlake. Our event location is in the Solana Plaza and we will be running on the trail/path.

Event Location:

1301 Solana Blvd.

Westlake, Texas 76262

Parking: We will use a parking structure (garage B) and the south side of Garage B.

There is NO parking at the event site, you need to park in the designated lot and walk across the street.

1400 Solana Blvd.

Westlake, Texas 76262

The Terrace Campus

The 5k course is not certified and is closer to 3.4 miles.

The 5k course is a loop with some shade. The 10k course will follow the 5k until the 1 mile then branch off along the trail a different direction out and back, joining back with the 5k course. The 10k is hilly with some shade.

Chip-Timed Event

The 5k & 10k will be electronically timed by DoMore Race Services. All participants will be given a bib with a disposable chip attached.

Fun Run participants are not chip timed.

Finisher Medals for All

Age Group Awards for each Distance - 5k and 10k

Overall M/F finishers, Master M/F finishers, and three deep for the 5 and 10K in the following age group categories for M/F:

14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80+

(Master age is 40 and over)

Packet Pickup

Bear Creek Running Co.

121 Rufe Snow Dr. #103

Keller, TX 76248

Thursday 8/13 - 12-6

Friday 8/14 - 10-6

Event Day Schedule

6:00 - 6:45 am Registration

6:00 - 6:45 am Packet Pick Up

7:00 am Start Time

Interested in Sponsorship or Volunteering email: [email protected]

Enjoy the rolling hills and tour through part of the hike and bike trail in Lantana as well as some of the surrounding neighborhoods and schools.

This is a family event; we welcome runners and walkers of all ages!

Registration Fees:

*Early Bird Sale: July 26th – August 22nd

5K

$30 – Per Runner

$20 – Children 12 & Under

10K

$40 – Per Runner

$30 – Children 12 & under

*$5 price increase after August 22nd

*$10 price increase on race day

Race t-shirts guaranteed to racers registered by September 4th, 2026

Award Categories:

The 5K/10K is a chip-timed event and will include the following age division awards: Overall Male and Female, Overall Masters Male and Female, age groups: 9 and under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over

There will be $150 CASH AWARDS to the Overall Male & Female and Masters Male & Female

Packet Pick Up:

Lantana Visitor Center

​10185 Lantana Trail

Lantana, TX 76226

September 9th – 11th : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Race Day Schedule:

Walk up registration: 7:30 – 8:15 AM

10K Run @ 8:25 AM

5K Run @ 8:35 AM

No Pets, PLEASE!