Be the Light 5k
Sunday, December 13, 2026
6:30 PM EST
Forest City, North Carolina
$17.40–$28.00 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the Be the Light 5K in beautiful Forest City, Rutherford, on Sunday, December 13, 2026! This exciting event is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages, featuring a 5K run/walk and a fun run for youth 12 and under. Early registration is just $25 if completed before November 25th, with a slight increase to $30 leading up to race day, so be sure to secure your spot early!
Participants can pick up their packets or register on-site at McNair Stadium starting at 5:00 PM on race day, with the 5K kicking off at 6:00 PM followed by the fun run. With awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as age group awards, there's plenty of motivation to give your best effort! Don't miss out on this vibrant community event, and remember, if the weather doesn’t cooperate, our rain date is December 20th! Get ready to run, have fun, and be the light this holiday season!
Participants can pick up their packets or register on-site at McNair Stadium starting at 5:00 PM on race day, with the 5K kicking off at 6:00 PM followed by the fun run. With awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as age group awards, there's plenty of motivation to give your best effort! Don't miss out on this vibrant community event, and remember, if the weather doesn’t cooperate, our rain date is December 20th! Get ready to run, have fun, and be the light this holiday season!
Races
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
ADDITIONAL PACKET PICKUP/ LAST MINUTE REGISTRATION OPTION:
Saturday 12/12/2026, 9am until 12pm (Noon) at Hope House Coffee Company
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
ADDITIONAL PACKET PICKUP/ LAST MINUTE REGISTRATION OPTION:
Saturday 12/12/2026, 9am until 12pm (Noon) at Hope House Coffee Company
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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Location
McNair Stadium, 214 McNair Drive, Forest City, 28043, NC, United States
Be the Light 5k
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