In 79 days · Sun, Dec 13, 2026
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When
Sunday, December 13th, 2026
Where
McNair Stadium, Forest City NC
Distance
5K
Typical weather
35–52°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
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 26th at midnight
- Price Increase: $30 from November 27th until Race Day [Note: After November 29th - T-shirts nor sizes requested are guaranteed]
- Youth 12 & Under: $15
- Fun Run: $15
Schedule
- Date: Sunday - December 13th
- Packet Pick Up and On-site Registration: 5:00pm - 6:00pm at McNair Stadium
- 5K START: 6:30pm
- Fun Run START: 6:35pm
Rain Date
- New Date: December 20th, 2026
Awards & Age Groups
- Overall Awards: 5K: Top 3 Male/Female Overall
- Age Group Awards: 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+
- Scoring Method: 5K Race results and scoring will be determined by Gun Time
More Information
- Race URL: Be the Light 5K
Course map
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Live prices near the start line, Dec 12 – 14, 2026.
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