Light the Darkness 5K
- Date Sat 18th January 2025
- Location Cocoa Beach, Florida
- Price $27.50 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Light the Darkness 5K on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in beautiful Cocoa Beach, Brevard! This exciting evening run coincides with Human Trafficking Awareness Month, aiming to raise awareness and support for survivors of sexual exploitation. Participants will enjoy a scenic out-and-back beach race starting at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, with the race kicking off at 5:30 PM.
Encouraging creativity and fun, runners are invited to wear headlamps, neon, and lighted apparel, with a special prize for the participant sporting the best glow lights! All finishers will receive a medal, and awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers. After the race, don’t miss the vibrant after-party at Hilton's Longboards Tiki Beach Grille, featuring music, refreshments, and raffle giveaways. Registration options are available for both the race and the after-party, so gather your friends and family to support a great cause while enjoying the outdoors!
Encouraging creativity and fun, runners are invited to wear headlamps, neon, and lighted apparel, with a special prize for the participant sporting the best glow lights! All finishers will receive a medal, and awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers. After the race, don’t miss the vibrant after-party at Hilton's Longboards Tiki Beach Grille, featuring music, refreshments, and raffle giveaways. Registration options are available for both the race and the after-party, so gather your friends and family to support a great cause while enjoying the outdoors!
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]
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
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Light the Darkness 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th January 2025
$27.50
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Light the Darkness - AFTER PARTY ONLY!
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 18th January 2025
$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!
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