Light the Darkness 5k
Saturday, January 16, 2027
3:45 PM EST
Cocoa Beach, Florida
$32.80–$54.00 · 3 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 4th Annual Light the Darkness 5K on Saturday, January 16, 2027, in beautiful Cocoa Beach, Brevard! This uplifting evening race, taking place at Lori Wilson Park, is not just about running; it's about making a meaningful impact in the fight against human trafficking and exploitation. Kicking off at 5:30 PM, participants will embark on an exciting out-and-back course starting right on the beach, surrounded by the stunning Florida coastline.
The event promises a festive atmosphere with a vibrant Race Village featuring local vendors, food trucks, and plenty of music after the race. Don’t forget to dress up in your best glow gear, as prizes will be awarded for the most creative illuminated outfits! With registration fees starting at just $30 before December 15, everyone is encouraged to participate, whether you choose to walk, run, hike, or simply show your support. Plus, all participants will receive a finisher medal, a free raffle ticket, and a chance to win fabulous prizes. Join us in this crucial mission to raise awareness and foster community engagement while enjoying a fantastic evening outdoors!
The event promises a festive atmosphere with a vibrant Race Village featuring local vendors, food trucks, and plenty of music after the race. Don’t forget to dress up in your best glow gear, as prizes will be awarded for the most creative illuminated outfits! With registration fees starting at just $30 before December 15, everyone is encouraged to participate, whether you choose to walk, run, hike, or simply show your support. Plus, all participants will receive a finisher medal, a free raffle ticket, and a chance to win fabulous prizes. Join us in this crucial mission to raise awareness and foster community engagement while enjoying a fantastic evening outdoors!
Races
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Light the Darkness - VIRTUAL RACE ONLY
VirtualIncl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Register3:45 PM EST
$43.40
Organiser's description
LOCATION** LORI WILSON PARK!!
JANUARY IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH!
JOIN US FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL LIGHT THE DARKNESS 5K WORKING TO PUT AN END TO HUMAN EXPLOITATION ONE STEP AT A TIME! OUR MISSION IS TO IGNITE AN ARMY TOWARDS PREVENTION, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY INITIATIVES, WHICH INCLUDE, RAISING AWARENESS, EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY.
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 2027 GET OUTDOORS FOR FREEDOM SERIES. IF YOU LOVE THE OUTDOORS AND WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SOLUTION IN ENDING HUMAN EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING, YOU CAN WALK, RUN, HIKE OR GOLF....ALL FOR THE FREEDOM OF OTHERS!
THERE WILL BE A RACE VILLAGE WITH VENDORS AND A FOOD TRUCK STARTING AT 3:45 PM!
RACE DETAILS
PRE-RACE
1ST PACKET PICKUP:
TBD
2ND PACKET PICKUP:
TBD
SCHEDULE FOR RACE DAY
1/16 - SATURDAY @ LORI WILSON PARK, 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 12/15
$35 - REGISTER AFTER MIDNIGHT ON 12/16-01/07
$40 - REGISTER AFTER MIDNIGHT ON 01/08 - 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 4TH ANNUAL LIGHT THE DARKNESS 5K WORKING TO PUT AN END TO HUMAN EXPLOITATION ONE STEP AT A TIME! OUR MISSION IS TO IGNITE AN ARMY TOWARDS PREVENTION, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY INITIATIVES, WHICH INCLUDE, RAISING AWARENESS, EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY.
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 2027 GET OUTDOORS FOR FREEDOM SERIES. IF YOU LOVE THE OUTDOORS AND WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SOLUTION IN ENDING HUMAN EXPLOITATION AND TRAFFICKING, YOU CAN WALK, RUN, HIKE OR GOLF....ALL FOR THE FREEDOM OF OTHERS!
THERE WILL BE A RACE VILLAGE WITH VENDORS AND A FOOD TRUCK STARTING AT 3:45 PM!
RACE DETAILS
PRE-RACE
1ST PACKET PICKUP:
TBD
2ND PACKET PICKUP:
TBD
SCHEDULE FOR RACE DAY
1/16 - SATURDAY @ LORI WILSON PARK, 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 12/15
$35 - REGISTER AFTER MIDNIGHT ON 12/16-01/07
$40 - REGISTER AFTER MIDNIGHT ON 01/08 - 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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Location
Lori Wilson Park I Dream of Jeanie Ln. (South Entrance), I Dream of Jeanie Lane, Cocoa Beach, 32931, FL, United States
Light the Darkness 5k
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