Be the Light 5K
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About the race
Be the Light 5K takes place at McNair Stadium in Forest City, NC. The event offers a competitive 5K (3.1 Miles) and a separate Fun Run. Packet pick up and on-site registration are available at McNair Stadium before the race. A rain date is scheduled for December 20, 2026.
Registration details in the source text include tiered fees and youth pricing: the 5K is listed at $25 if registered before November 26, rising to $30 from November 27 until race day; youth 12 and under and the Fun Run are listed at $15. The organizer notes that after November 29 T-shirts and requested sizes are not guaranteed.
Distances:
- 5K (3.1 Miles)
- Fun Run
Awards for the 5K are specified for top finishers and by age groups. Awards include top three male and female overall, plus top three finishers in each age group: 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. 5K race results and scoring will be determined by gun time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
