Be the Light 5K
Typically 35–52°F · some rain risk
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2025
26–57°F
dry
2024
27–51°F
dry
2023
30–60°F
dry
2022
38–48°F
dry
2021
30–56°F
dry
2020
47–65°F
dry
2019
34–43°F
rain
2018
29–52°F
dry
2017
25–43°F
dry
2016
36–45°F
dry
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About this race
Registration :
5K Run/Walk
$25 if registered before November 25th at midnight
$30 November 27th until Race Day [Note: After November 29th - T-shirts nor sizes requested are guaranteed]
Youth 12 & Under : $15
Fun Run: $15
Additional Packet Pickup/ Last minute Registration Option:
Saturday 12/12/2026, 9am until 12pm (Noon) at Hope House Coffee Company
Schedule :
Sunday - December 13th
5:00pm - 6:00pm: Packet Pick Up and On-site Registration at McNair Stadium
6:30pm: 5K START
6:35pm: Fun Run START
****RAIN DATE December 20st 2026****
Awards & Age Groups : [5K Only]
5K: Top 3 Male/Female Overall.
5K: Top 3 finishers in each Age Group < 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, 75+
5K Race results and scoring will be determined by Gun Time.
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