Light the Darkness 5K
- Date Sat 18th January 2025
- Time 5:30PM EST
- Location Cocoa Beach, Florida
- Price $32.80 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 2nd Annual Light the Darkness 5K on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in the beautiful Cocoa Beach, Brevard! This event is part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and it aims to raise awareness and funds to combat human trafficking. The evening race will start right on the beach in front of the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, creating a stunning backdrop for participants. Come decked out in headlamps, neon, and lighted apparel to join in the festivities—there's even a prize for the best glow lights!
This year, proceeds will benefit the SARAS Roots Initiative, a vital program providing affordable housing and essential resources for survivors of human trafficking in Brevard County. The day kicks off with registration and packet pickup at 3:45 PM, leading up to the race start at 5:30 PM. After crossing the finish line, indulge in our private Get Outdoors for Freedom after party starting at 7:00 PM, featuring music, appetizers, and a chance to meet key figures in the fight against human trafficking. Don't miss this inspiring event where you can walk, run, paddle, or hike for a cause that matters—together, we can light the
This year, proceeds will benefit the SARAS Roots Initiative, a vital program providing affordable housing and essential resources for survivors of human trafficking in Brevard County. The day kicks off with registration and packet pickup at 3:45 PM, leading up to the race start at 5:30 PM. After crossing the finish line, indulge in our private Get Outdoors for Freedom after party starting at 7:00 PM, featuring music, appetizers, and a chance to meet key figures in the fight against human trafficking. Don't miss this inspiring event where you can walk, run, paddle, or hike for a cause that matters—together, we can light the
Organiser's Description
JANUARY IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH!
THIS WILL BE THE 2ND ANNUAL LIGHT THE DARKNESS 5K WORKING TO RAISE AWARENESS AND PUT AN END TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING!
OUR MISSION HAS NOT CHANGED AS WE CONTINUE TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS THAT BENEFIT THE PREVENTION, IDENTIFICATION, REHABILITATION AND SUPPORT OF SURVIVORS OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY EXPLOITED. THIS YEAR WE HAVE LINKED ARMS WITH CALLED OUT AND RELEASESARA WHO HAVE PARTNERED TO DEVELOP THE SARAS ROOTS INITIATIVE, AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN BREVARD COUNTY. PROCEEDS FROM LIGHT THE DARKNESS WILL BENEFIT THIS PROJECT.
THIS IS AN EVENING OUT AND BACK BEACH RACE THAT WILL START ON THE BEACH IN FRONT OF THE HILTON COCOA BEACH OCEAN FRONT.
HEAD LAMPS, NEON & LIGHTED APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES ARE ENCOURAGED!
_ *** PRIZE FOR RUNNER WITH THE BEST GLOW LIGHTS! *** _
ADD ON THE PRIVATE OFFICIAL GET OUTDOORS FOR FREEDOM AFTER PARTY! APPETIZERS AND PRIVATE CASH BAR. MEET OUR SPONSORS, GUEST SPEAKERS AND ALLY'S FROM THE FRONT LINES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND LEARN ABOUT OUR UPCOMING GET OUTDOORS FOR FREEDOM OTHER EVENTS! ON THE DECK AT HILTON POOL SIDE STARTING AT 7:00 PM!
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE :
1 FREE DRINK TICKET PER RACE PARTICIPANT THEN CASH BAR AND 1 FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR AWESOME PRIZES!
THIS IS THE 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, PADDLE OR HIKE....ALL FOR THE FREEDOM OF OTHERS!
RACE DETAILS
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP
1/16 AND 1/17 - 5:30-8:00PM AT BOOCH KOMBOOCHA @ 63 N. ORLANDO AVE
SCHEDULE FOR RACE DAY
1/18 - SATURDAY @ HILTON COCOA BEACH OCEANFRONT, 1550 N. ATLANTIC AVE., 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 - AFTER PARTY BEGINS AT HILTON'S LONGBOARDS TIKI BEACH GRILLE!
MUSIC, BEVERAGES, RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS AND DOORPRIZES (FOOD OPTIONAL)
IMPROVED MONITORING FOR ENTRANCE TO AFTER PARTY!
ALL FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL.
AWARDS:
AWARDS IN ADDITION TO MEDALS TO: 1ST, 2ND, 3RD OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE, MASTER MALE AND FEMALE.
PRIZE AWARDED FOR BEST LIGHTED PARTICIPANT!
FEES:
$30 - 5K RACE ONLY - REGISTER BEFORE MIDNIGHT ON 1/3
$35 - 5K RACE ONLY - REGISTER AFTER MIDNIGHT ON 1/3-1/18
$65 - **BUNDLE** - 5K RACE AND AFTER PARTY - IF REGISTERED BY 1/3. BUNDLE INCREASES TO $75 AFTER 1/3.
$40 - ONLY AFTER PARTY - MUST REGISTER BEFORE 1/10
** We will be monitoring the "after-party" allowing only those registered entrance in to the "after-party" area.
AMENITIES FOR RUNNERS:
LIGHT THE DARKNESS T-SHIRT (UNISEX)
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL 5K FINISHERS
TICKET FOR ONE FREE DRINK (ALL RUNNERS)
ONE RAFFLE TICKET (ADDITIONAL TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE)
For More Race Information
Email race director at [email protected]
THIS WILL BE THE 2ND ANNUAL LIGHT THE DARKNESS 5K WORKING TO RAISE AWARENESS AND PUT AN END TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING!
OUR MISSION HAS NOT CHANGED AS WE CONTINUE TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS THAT BENEFIT THE PREVENTION, IDENTIFICATION, REHABILITATION AND SUPPORT OF SURVIVORS OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY EXPLOITED. THIS YEAR WE HAVE LINKED ARMS WITH CALLED OUT AND RELEASESARA WHO HAVE PARTNERED TO DEVELOP THE SARAS ROOTS INITIATIVE, AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN BREVARD COUNTY. PROCEEDS FROM LIGHT THE DARKNESS WILL BENEFIT THIS PROJECT.
THIS IS AN EVENING OUT AND BACK BEACH RACE THAT WILL START ON THE BEACH IN FRONT OF THE HILTON COCOA BEACH OCEAN FRONT.
HEAD LAMPS, NEON & LIGHTED APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES ARE ENCOURAGED!
_ *** PRIZE FOR RUNNER WITH THE BEST GLOW LIGHTS! *** _
ADD ON THE PRIVATE OFFICIAL GET OUTDOORS FOR FREEDOM AFTER PARTY! APPETIZERS AND PRIVATE CASH BAR. MEET OUR SPONSORS, GUEST SPEAKERS AND ALLY'S FROM THE FRONT LINES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND LEARN ABOUT OUR UPCOMING GET OUTDOORS FOR FREEDOM OTHER EVENTS! ON THE DECK AT HILTON POOL SIDE STARTING AT 7:00 PM!
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE :
1 FREE DRINK TICKET PER RACE PARTICIPANT THEN CASH BAR AND 1 FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR AWESOME PRIZES!
THIS IS THE 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, PADDLE OR HIKE....ALL FOR THE FREEDOM OF OTHERS!
RACE DETAILS
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP
1/16 AND 1/17 - 5:30-8:00PM AT BOOCH KOMBOOCHA @ 63 N. ORLANDO AVE
SCHEDULE FOR RACE DAY
1/18 - SATURDAY @ HILTON COCOA BEACH OCEANFRONT, 1550 N. ATLANTIC AVE., 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 - AFTER PARTY BEGINS AT HILTON'S LONGBOARDS TIKI BEACH GRILLE!
MUSIC, BEVERAGES, RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS AND DOORPRIZES (FOOD OPTIONAL)
IMPROVED MONITORING FOR ENTRANCE TO AFTER PARTY!
ALL FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL.
AWARDS:
AWARDS IN ADDITION TO MEDALS TO: 1ST, 2ND, 3RD OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE, MASTER MALE AND FEMALE.
PRIZE AWARDED FOR BEST LIGHTED PARTICIPANT!
FEES:
$30 - 5K RACE ONLY - REGISTER BEFORE MIDNIGHT ON 1/3
$35 - 5K RACE ONLY - REGISTER AFTER MIDNIGHT ON 1/3-1/18
$65 - **BUNDLE** - 5K RACE AND AFTER PARTY - IF REGISTERED BY 1/3. BUNDLE INCREASES TO $75 AFTER 1/3.
$40 - ONLY AFTER PARTY - MUST REGISTER BEFORE 1/10
** We will be monitoring the "after-party" allowing only those registered entrance in to the "after-party" area.
AMENITIES FOR RUNNERS:
LIGHT THE DARKNESS T-SHIRT (UNISEX)
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL 5K FINISHERS
TICKET FOR ONE FREE DRINK (ALL RUNNERS)
ONE RAFFLE TICKET (ADDITIONAL TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE)
For More Race Information
Email race director at [email protected]
Races
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Light the Darkness 5K (Optional After Party Add-On at Checkout)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th January 2025 (5:30PM EST)
$38.10
CLOSEDOptional "add-on" for After-Party at checkout. -
Light the Darkness - PRIVATE AFTER PARTY ONLY!
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 18th January 2025 (7:00PM EST)
$43.40
CLOSEDJoin us for the Official Kick Off After Party for Get Outdoors for Freedom at Hilton's Longboards Tiki Beach Grille starting at 7 pm! Improved Monitoring for entrance to After Party! -
Light the Darkness - VIRTUAL RACE ONLY
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
CLOSED
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