Be the Light 5K
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Be the Light 5K
Be the Light 5K is a running event held at McNair Stadium, 214 McNair Drive, Forest City, NC 28043, USA, on December 13, 2026. The event program includes a 5K (3.1 Miles) and a separate Fun Run.
Registration opens May 30, 2026. The organizer lists an early registration fee of $25 through November 25; late registration is noted at $30 from November 27 through race day. Youth entry for ages 12 and under is $15. The Fun Run fee is $15. Packet pickup and last-minute registration are available the day before the event at Hope House Coffee Company, and there is on-site packet pickup and on-site registration at McNair Stadium on race day.
Awards for the 5K are given to the top three male and female overall finishers and to the top three finishers in each of the listed age 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. 5K results and scoring are determined by Gun Time. A rain date is scheduled for December 20, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
