Be the Light 5K
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About the race
Be the Light 5K is a race event taking place at McNair Stadium in Forest City, North Carolina on December 13, 2026, with a rain date of December 20, 2026. The program includes a chip-timed 5K and a separate fun run.
Distances:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Fun Run (distance not specified)
Registration fees are listed as follows: $25 if registered before November 25 at midnight; $30 from November 27 through race day; youth (12 and under) $15; fun run $15. Packet pick up and on-site registration are available at McNair Stadium on the event day.
Awards apply to the 5K only. Overall awards will be given to the top three male and top three female finishers. Age-group awards will be given to the top three finishers in each of these groups: under 8, 9–11, 12–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, and 75 and over. Race results and scoring for the 5K will be determined by gun time.
The event location is listed as McNair Stadium, 214 McNair Drive, Forest City, NC 28043, United States. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
