Light the Darkness 5K
- Date Sat 24th January 2026
- Time 3:45PM EST
- Location Cocoa Beach, Florida
- Price $38.10 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant and impactful 3rd Annual Light the Darkness 5K on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach, Brevard! This evening out-and-back beach race is not just about running; it’s a powerful movement to raise awareness and combat human trafficking during Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Participants can choose to walk, run, hike, or golf, all in support of survivors of sexual exploitation. The race kicks off at 5:30 PM, but come early to enjoy the lively Race Village with vendors, food trucks, and exciting raffle giveaways starting at 3:45 PM.
Don't forget to bring your headlamps and glow accessories, as there will be prizes for the best lighted participants, adding to the festive atmosphere! With a registration fee starting at just $30, all participants will receive a finisher medal, a free drink ticket, and a chance to win fabulous raffle prizes. This event promises not only a fun experience but also a meaningful contribution to a crucial cause. Mark your calendars and be part of this inspiring event that shines a light on a dark issue while celebrating the spirit of community!
Don't forget to bring your headlamps and glow accessories, as there will be prizes for the best lighted participants, adding to the festive atmosphere! With a registration fee starting at just $30, all participants will receive a finisher medal, a free drink ticket, and a chance to win fabulous raffle prizes. This event promises not only a fun experience but also a meaningful contribution to a crucial cause. Mark your calendars and be part of this inspiring event that shines a light on a dark issue while celebrating the spirit of community!
Organiser's Description
**NEW LOCATION** LORI WILSON PARK!!
JANUARY IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH!
JOIN US FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL LIGHT THE DARKNESS 5K WORKING TO PUT AN END TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING ONE STEP AT A TIME! OUR MISSION IS TO RAISE AWARENESS, PROVIDE EDUCATION AND FUNDS TO BENEFIT THE PREVENTION, IDENTIFICATION, REHABILITATION AND SUPPORT OF SURVIVORS OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY EXPLOITED.
THIS IS AN EVENING OUT AND BACK BEACH RACE THAT WILL START ON THE BEACH IN FRONT OF LORI WILSON PARK! THIS IS OUR OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF OUR GET OUTDOORS FOR FREEDOM SPRING & SUMMER SERIES. IF YOU LOVE THE OUTDOORS AND WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SOLUTION IN ENDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING, YOU CAN WALK, RUN, HIKE OR GOLF....ALL FOR THE FREEDOM OF OTHERS!
NEW!! THERE WILL BE A RACE VILLAGE WITH VENDORS AND A FOOD TRUCK STARTING AT 3:45 PM!
RACE DETAILS
PRE-RACE
1ST PACKET PICKUP:
JANUARY 16TH, COCOA BEACH FRIDAY FEST 6-9 PM.
2ND PACKET PICKUP:
January 23rd, Carib Brewery, 200 Imperial Blvd., Cape Canaveral. 6-8:00 pm.
SCHEDULE FOR RACE DAY
1/24 - SATURDAY @ LORI WILSON PARK 1500 N. ATLANTIC AVE. (I DREAM OF JEANNIE LN. SOUTH ENTRANCE), COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
3:45 PM - RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP OPENS
5:15 PM - RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP CLOSES
5:25 PM - NATIONAL ANTHEM
5:30 PM - 5K START!
7:00 PM -MUSIC, BEVERAGES, VENDORS, RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS AND PRIZES !
HEAD LAMPS, NEON & LIGHTED APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES ARE NECESSARY!
WE ARE UPPING ARE GAME ON OUR LIGHT AWARD, WE WILL HAVE MORE THAN 1!
*** PRIZES FOR RUNNERS WITH THE BEST GLOW LIGHTS! ***
AWARDS
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO: 1ST, 2ND, 3RD OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE, MASTER MALE AND FEMALE. NO AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN.
PRIZES AND AWARDS FOR BEST LIGHTED PARTICIPANTS! SO COME FESTIVE!!
FEES
$30 - REGISTER BEFORE MIDNIGHT ON 1/2
$35 - REGISTER AFTER MIDNIGHT ON 1/3-1/16
$40 - REGISTER AFTER MIDNIGHT ON 1/16 - RACE DAY
AMENITIES
FINISHER MEDALS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.
ONE FREE RAFFLE TICKET. DOZENS OF FABULOUS AND FESTIVE RAFFLE PRIZES. BEST LIGHT AWARDS, SO DRESS FESTIVE!
ONE FREE DRINK TICKET AND ADDITIONAL POST RACE REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE.
UNISEX SHORT-SLEEVE SHIRT. EARLY REGISTRANTS HAVE OPTION FOR A LIMITED TIME TO ORDER A TANK TOP OPTION!
FINISHER PATCH AVAILABLE FOR ADD ON.
VENDORS
WE ARE ADDING VENDORS THIS YEAR WITH OUR NEW LOCATION! EACH VENDOR WILL RECEIVE A 10X10 SPOT IN OUR RACE VILLAGE. VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR OWN LIGHTING (SOLAR LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH), TENT AND GENERATOR IF POWER IS NEEDED.
ANY QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO [email protected]
PARKING FOR THE EVENT
PARKING FOR THE EVENT IS AT LORI WILSON PARK, BOTH LOTS FIRST COME BASIS. OVERFLOW PARKING WILL BE IN THE COCOA BEACH HEALTH & FITNESS, 1355 N. ATLANTIC AVE., COCOA BEACH.
For More Race Information
Email race director at [email protected]
JANUARY IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH!
JOIN US FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL LIGHT THE DARKNESS 5K WORKING TO PUT AN END TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING ONE STEP AT A TIME! OUR MISSION IS TO RAISE AWARENESS, PROVIDE EDUCATION AND FUNDS TO BENEFIT THE PREVENTION, IDENTIFICATION, REHABILITATION AND SUPPORT OF SURVIVORS OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY EXPLOITED.
THIS IS AN EVENING OUT AND BACK BEACH RACE THAT WILL START ON THE BEACH IN FRONT OF LORI WILSON PARK! THIS IS OUR OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF OUR GET OUTDOORS FOR FREEDOM SPRING & SUMMER SERIES. IF YOU LOVE THE OUTDOORS AND WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SOLUTION IN ENDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING, YOU CAN WALK, RUN, HIKE OR GOLF....ALL FOR THE FREEDOM OF OTHERS!
NEW!! THERE WILL BE A RACE VILLAGE WITH VENDORS AND A FOOD TRUCK STARTING AT 3:45 PM!
RACE DETAILS
PRE-RACE
1ST PACKET PICKUP:
JANUARY 16TH, COCOA BEACH FRIDAY FEST 6-9 PM.
2ND PACKET PICKUP:
January 23rd, Carib Brewery, 200 Imperial Blvd., Cape Canaveral. 6-8:00 pm.
SCHEDULE FOR RACE DAY
1/24 - SATURDAY @ LORI WILSON PARK 1500 N. ATLANTIC AVE. (I DREAM OF JEANNIE LN. SOUTH ENTRANCE), COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
3:45 PM - RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP OPENS
5:15 PM - RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP CLOSES
5:25 PM - NATIONAL ANTHEM
5:30 PM - 5K START!
7:00 PM -MUSIC, BEVERAGES, VENDORS, RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS AND PRIZES !
HEAD LAMPS, NEON & LIGHTED APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES ARE NECESSARY!
WE ARE UPPING ARE GAME ON OUR LIGHT AWARD, WE WILL HAVE MORE THAN 1!
*** PRIZES FOR RUNNERS WITH THE BEST GLOW LIGHTS! ***
AWARDS
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO: 1ST, 2ND, 3RD OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE, MASTER MALE AND FEMALE. NO AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN.
PRIZES AND AWARDS FOR BEST LIGHTED PARTICIPANTS! SO COME FESTIVE!!
FEES
$30 - REGISTER BEFORE MIDNIGHT ON 1/2
$35 - REGISTER AFTER MIDNIGHT ON 1/3-1/16
$40 - REGISTER AFTER MIDNIGHT ON 1/16 - RACE DAY
AMENITIES
FINISHER MEDALS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.
ONE FREE RAFFLE TICKET. DOZENS OF FABULOUS AND FESTIVE RAFFLE PRIZES. BEST LIGHT AWARDS, SO DRESS FESTIVE!
ONE FREE DRINK TICKET AND ADDITIONAL POST RACE REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE.
UNISEX SHORT-SLEEVE SHIRT. EARLY REGISTRANTS HAVE OPTION FOR A LIMITED TIME TO ORDER A TANK TOP OPTION!
FINISHER PATCH AVAILABLE FOR ADD ON.
VENDORS
WE ARE ADDING VENDORS THIS YEAR WITH OUR NEW LOCATION! EACH VENDOR WILL RECEIVE A 10X10 SPOT IN OUR RACE VILLAGE. VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR OWN LIGHTING (SOLAR LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH), TENT AND GENERATOR IF POWER IS NEEDED.
ANY QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO [email protected]
PARKING FOR THE EVENT
PARKING FOR THE EVENT IS AT LORI WILSON PARK, BOTH LOTS FIRST COME BASIS. OVERFLOW PARKING WILL BE IN THE COCOA BEACH HEALTH & FITNESS, 1355 N. ATLANTIC AVE., COCOA BEACH.
For More Race Information
Email race director at [email protected]
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