JLGWH's Annual Light Up The Night 5K

02/20/2026

🚨✨ TODAY IS THE DAY! ✨🚨

The Light Up The Night 5K kicks off at 7:00 PM from across the street from Lucille’s! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💡

🎉 Come hang out with us starting at 5 PM at Grove Roots!
Come early, grab a beer, and get ready to light up the night before you hit the course! 🍻

⚠️ Important: No late racers will be allowed once the race starts, so please give yourself plenty of time to park and get to the start line.

🎶 After the race, keep the fun going! Coastal Acoustic Barefoot Music will be performing from 7–10 PM at Grove Roots!

Let’s make it an amazing night! See you at the start line! ✨💛

02/19/2026

🚨 It’s NOT too late to register! 🚨

You can still sign up online today or register tomorrow starting at 5:00 PM before race start! 🏃‍♀️✨

⚠️ Please note: Race day sign-ups are first come, first served for shirts — once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Don’t miss out on the fun — grab your spot and let’s light up the night together! 🌟💡

02/19/2026

🎽✨ TODAY IS BIB & SHIRT PICK-UP DAY! ✨🎽

Light Up The Night 5K friends — it’s officially race weekend!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Stop by Grove Roots (outside) today to grab your race bib and shirt so you’re ready to glow on race night! 🌟

🕓 4:45 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Grove Roots Brewing Co.

We can’t wait to see everyone getting race-ready! Let the excitement begin! 💡🔥

👉 Can’t make it today? No worries! You can come by tomorrow starting at 5:00 PM to pick up everything you need before the race.

02/18/2026

📣✨ PRE-RACE PICKUP REMINDER! ✨📣

Light Up The Night 5K runners — it’s almost time! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🎽 Shirt & Bib Pick-Up 2/19 :
📍 Grove Roots (outside)
🕓 4:45 PM – 6:30 PM

Swing by, grab your race gear, and get ready to LIGHT UP the night! 🌟

We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off an amazing race evening together. Let’s gooo! 💡✨

02/16/2026

✨🏃‍♀️ 5 DAYS UNTIL RACE DAY! 🏃‍♂️✨

The countdown is ON for the Light Up The Night 5K! 🌟

Lace up those running shoes, grab your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable night under the lights. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines — we can’t wait to see you there!

📅 Friday, February 20, 2026 - 7 pm
📍Grove Roots Brewing Co.
🎉 Fun. Community. Lights. Energy.

If you haven’t signed up yet… what are you waiting for?! 👀
Register now and be part of the glow!

02/10/2026

Pre-race pick up packs for shirts and bibs will be Thursday, 19th, from 4:45-6:30 at Grove Roots! Come down and get your packs then grab a beer.

02/10/2026

🚨 ATTENTION EVERYONE! 🚨
We’re officially 10 DAYS AWAY from the Light Up The Night 5K! ✨🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Don’t wait — sign up now and join us for an unforgettable night race!
👉 https://www.athlinks.com/event/light-up-the-night-5k-winter-haven-350735

Let’s light up the night together! 💡

01/21/2026

🏃‍♀️✨ 30 DAYS TO GO! ✨🏃‍♂️

The countdown is officially on — just 30 days until the 5K! 🎉
Now’s the time to sign up and lock in your race T-shirt before it’s too late. Don’t miss out on the fun, the run, and the swag! 👕💙

👉 Register today and be part of race day excitement!

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01/12/2026

A big shoutout to Carrerou Enterprises for being one of our SHINE sponsors! Your support helps power the 5K and makes a real difference in bringing this event to life.

We truly appreciate your partnership and commitment to supporting our community—thank you for helping us shine! 💙✨🏃‍♀️

01/07/2026

A big thank you to Mahalak Auto Group — the Low Payment Kings 👑 — for being one of our SHINE sponsors and for supporting the 5K once again!

Your support plays a key role in helping this event come together, and we truly appreciate your commitment to keeping our community moving and motivated. Thanks for being part of the shine! 💙🏃‍♂️✨

01/07/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our presenting sponsor Hill Nissan!
We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support over the years and for always showing up for our community. Your partnership truly helps make events like this possible—thank you for being such an important part of our journey! 🚗💙