Be the Light 5K
- Date Sun 13th December 2026
- Time 6:30PM EST
- Location Forest City, North Carolina
- Price $17.40 - $28.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Be the Light 5K on Sunday, December 13, 2026, in the beautiful Forest City, Rutherford! This spirited event features a 5K run/walk and a fun run, perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Registration is just $25 if you sign up before November 26th, and $30 from November 27th until race day—youth participants aged 12 and under can join in for only $15.
The evening kicks off at 5:00 PM with packet pick-up and on-site registration at McNair Stadium, followed by the 5K start at 6:00 PM and the fun run shortly after. With awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as age group prizes across various categories, this event promises to be both competitive and fun. Mark your calendars and get ready to shine at the Be the Light 5K! In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled to December 20, 2026. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a great cause and experience the joy of community!
The evening kicks off at 5:00 PM with packet pick-up and on-site registration at McNair Stadium, followed by the 5K start at 6:00 PM and the fun run shortly after. With awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as age group prizes across various categories, this event promises to be both competitive and fun. Mark your calendars and get ready to shine at the Be the Light 5K! In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled to December 20, 2026. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a great cause and experience the joy of community!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION:
5K Run/Walk
$25 if registered before November 26th at midnight
$30 November 27th until Race Day [Note: After November 29th - T-shirts nor sizes requested are guaranteed]
Youth 12 & Under: $15
Fun Run: $15
SCHEDULE:
Sunday - December 13th
5:00pm - 6 Packet Pick Up and On-site Registration at McNair Stadium
6 5K START
6 Fun Run START
****RAIN DATE December 20st 2026****
AWARDS & AGE GROUPS: [5K Only]
5K: Top 3 Male/Female Overall.
5K: Top 3 finishers in each Age Group < 8, 9-11, 12-14, 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+
5K Race results and scoring will be determined by Gun Time.
5K Run/Walk
$25 if registered before November 26th at midnight
$30 November 27th until Race Day [Note: After November 29th - T-shirts nor sizes requested are guaranteed]
Youth 12 & Under: $15
Fun Run: $15
SCHEDULE:
Sunday - December 13th
5:00pm - 6 Packet Pick Up and On-site Registration at McNair Stadium
6 5K START
6 Fun Run START
****RAIN DATE December 20st 2026****
AWARDS & AGE GROUPS: [5K Only]
5K: Top 3 Male/Female Overall.
5K: Top 3 finishers in each Age Group < 8, 9-11, 12-14, 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+
5K Race results and scoring will be determined by Gun Time.
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McNair Stadium, 214 McNair Drive, Forest City, 28043, NC, United States
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