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
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Be the Light 5K, taking place on Sunday, December 13, 2026, in the beautiful Forest City, Rutherford! This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all levels to join in for a fun-filled day that promotes health and community spirit. Participants can register for the 5K Run/Walk for just $25 if they sign up before November 25th, or $30 from November 27th until race day. For our younger athletes, the Youth 12 & Under category is available for only $15, along with a Fun Run option also priced at $15.
The day kicks off at 5:00 PM with packet pick-up and on-site registration at McNair Stadium, followed by the official 5K start at 6:00 PM and the Fun Run shortly after. With exciting awards for the top three male and female overall finishers, as well as age group recognition across a wide spectrum from under 8 to 75+, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of fitness and community—mark your calendars and be part of something special! In case of inclement weather, the rain date is set for
The day kicks off at 5:00 PM with packet pick-up and on-site registration at McNair Stadium, followed by the official 5K start at 6:00 PM and the Fun Run shortly after. With exciting awards for the top three male and female overall finishers, as well as age group recognition across a wide spectrum from under 8 to 75+, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of fitness and community—mark your calendars and be part of something special! In case of inclement weather, the rain date is set for
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION:
5K Run/Walk
$25 if registered before November 25th 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 25th 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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