The 4th Annual Light the Night 5K is an event that raises awareness for suicide and suicide prevention resources in our community. With your participation and help from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Maryland Chapter (AFSP), Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, the Howard County Department of Health, the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks, and Bullseye Running, the Light the Night 5K will be more than just a race, it will serve as a county-wide acknowledgment that we support and care for those impacted by suicide.

Packet + Shirt Pick-up:

Thursday, April 3rd from 5 – 7 pm at Feet First (5305 Village Center Dr #110, Columbia, MD 21044)

Event Day:

Friday, April 4th at Oakland Mills High School Track (9410 Kilimanjaro Road, Columbia, MD 21045) 

6:00 – 6:30pm: Late packet + shirt pickup and event set-up

6:30 – 6:50pm: Speeches by community stakeholders who are active in suicide prevention

6:50 – 7:00pm: Final stretches and start line placement

7:00pm: 5k race STARTS

Donations can be made online by clicking the button above. Cash donations will be accepted at the event. There will also be activities for non-runners, suicide prevention resource packets, and fun take-home items such as bracelets and keychains from various organizations in our community. We hope to see you there!

Registration Cost:

Now through March 2: $25

March 3 through April 2: $35

On-site Registration: $40 (cash only)

Email Event Coordinator Emily Yen: eyen3499@gmail.com with any questions or interest in sponsoring the event*