Light the Darkness 5K

  • Date Mon 11th November 2024 - Sat 18th January 2025
  • Location Cocoa Beach, Florida
  • Price $32.80 - $43.40
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 2nd Annual Light the Darkness 5K, taking place on January 18, 2025, in the beautiful Cocoa Beach, Brevard. This vibrant evening race aims to raise awareness about human trafficking, with proceeds dedicated to the prevention, identification, rehabilitation, and support of survivors of sexual exploitation. The race starts at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, providing participants with a stunning beachfront backdrop. Runners are encouraged to don headlamps, neon colors, and lighted accessories to illuminate the night, with a special prize awarded for the best glow lights!

The event kicks off with race day registration and packet pickup starting at 3:45 PM, culminating in the 5K race beginning at 5:30 PM. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the official after-party at Longboards Tiki Beach Grille, featuring music, beverages, and exciting raffle giveaways. All finishers will receive a medal, and awards will be presented to the top male and female runners. Donโ€™t miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled evening along the beautiful Cocoa Beach!

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!
PROCEEDS 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 THE HILTON COCOA BEACH OCEAN FRONT.

HEAD LAMPS, NEON & LIGHTED APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES ARE ENCOURAGED!

_ *** PRIZE FOR RUNNER WITH THE BEST GLOW LIGHTS! *** _



JOIN US FOR THE OFFICIAL GET OUTDOORS FOR FREEDOM AFTER PARTY!

@ HILTON'S LONGBOARDS TIKI BEACH GRILLE STARTING AT 6:30 PM!

1 FREE DRINK TICKET PER RACE PARTICIPANT THEN CASH BAR. __



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

PACKET PICKUP

DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

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:

$25 - 5K RACE ONLY - REGISTER BEFORE MIDNIGHT ON 1/3

$30 - 5K RACE ONLY - REGISTER AFTER MIDNIGHT ON 1/3-1/7

$35 - 5K RACE ONLY - REGISTER FROM 1/8-1/18

$60 - **BUNDLE** - 5K RACE AND AFTER PARTY - MUST REGISTER BEFORE MIDNIGHT ON 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

  • Light the Darkness 5K

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 18th January 2025 (5:30PM EST)

    $32.80

  • Light the Darkness - AFTER PARTY ONLY!

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    Sat 18th January 2025 (7:00PM EST)

    $43.40

    Join 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

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Location

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, 1550 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach, 32931, FL, United States

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