Be the Light 5K
- Date Sun 14th December 2025
- 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 Be the Light 5K on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the beautiful Forest City, Rutherford! This uplifting event invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a vibrant community celebration. The 5K run/walk promises to be a fantastic experience, with early registration available for just $25 until November 26, making it an affordable option for everyone. Don't miss the chance to join the Fun Run for youth 12 and under and the young at heart for only $15.
The event kicks off with packet pick-up and on-site registration at McNair Stadium starting at 5:00 PM, followed by the thrilling 5K race and Fun Run at 6:00 PM. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in each age group, ensuring that everyone's efforts are recognized. In case of inclement weather, a rain date is set for December 21, 2025, so mark your calendars and get ready to shine as we come together to support our community!
The event kicks off with packet pick-up and on-site registration at McNair Stadium starting at 5:00 PM, followed by the thrilling 5K race and Fun Run at 6:00 PM. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in each age group, ensuring that everyone's efforts are recognized. In case of inclement weather, a rain date is set for December 21, 2025, so mark your calendars and get ready to shine as we come together to support our 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 15th
5:00pm - 6 Packet Pick Up and On-site Registration at McNair Stadium
6 5K START
6 Fun Run START
****RAIN DATE December 21st 2025****
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 15th
5:00pm - 6 Packet Pick Up and On-site Registration at McNair Stadium
6 5K START
6 Fun Run START
****RAIN DATE December 21st 2025****
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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