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
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Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Light the Darkness 5K on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in the beautiful Cocoa Beach, Brevard! This exciting evening race aims to raise awareness and funds to combat human trafficking, aligning with January's Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Participants will set off on an exhilarating out-and-back beach course starting in front of the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront at 5:30 PM. Runners are encouraged to don headlamps, neon outfits, and lighted accessories for a truly vibrant experience, with a prize awarded for the best lighted participant!
The Light the Darkness 5K not only promises a fun and energetic atmosphere but also supports the important work of the SARAS Roots Initiative, which provides essential resources and affordable housing for survivors of human trafficking in Brevard County. After the race, join us for a lively after-party at Hilton's Longboards Tiki Beach Grille, featuring music, refreshments, and exciting raffle giveaways. Every finisher will receive a medal, and awards will be presented to the top overall male and female participants. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic evening of community, awareness, and fun!
The Light the Darkness 5K not only promises a fun and energetic atmosphere but also supports the important work of the SARAS Roots Initiative, which provides essential resources and affordable housing for survivors of human trafficking in Brevard County. After the race, join us for a lively after-party at Hilton's Longboards Tiki Beach Grille, featuring music, refreshments, and exciting raffle giveaways. Every finisher will receive a medal, and awards will be presented to the top overall male and female participants. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic evening of community, awareness, and fun!
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 1/3-1/7
$35 - 5K RACE ONLY - REGISTER FROM 1/8-1/18
$65 - **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!
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 1/3-1/7
$35 - 5K RACE ONLY - REGISTER FROM 1/8-1/18
$65 - **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. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th January 2025 (5:30PM EST)
$32.80
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Light the Darkness - PRIVATE 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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