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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
42200 Nighthawk Way, Murrieta CA
5K
44–67°F · low rain risk
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51–79°F
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43–59°F
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46–66°F
dry
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37–47°F
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34–61°F
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42–57°F
dry
2019
45–67°F
dry
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41–62°F
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2017
41–79°F
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2016
51–63°F
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About this race
Lights for Life 5K Event Details
Date: December 12, 2026
Location: 42200 Nighthawk Way, Murrieta, CA
More information: Lights for Life 5K
Event Purpose
- Mission: The team at Project 99 invites you to join us for the Lights for Life 5K, our signature mental health and suicide awareness campaign.
- Aims: This year’s event continues our mission to shine a light on suicide prevention and bring the conversation "out of the dark."
- Impact: Your participation helps us spread hope, raise awareness, and ensure that no one feels alone in their struggles.
Community Contribution
- Impact Contribution: By running, walking, or supporting this 5K, you are directly contributing to our efforts to educate local students and the broader community about mental health and suicide prevention.
- Organization: Project 99 Play for Life, Inc., is so grateful for the generous support that allows us to make an impact today and grow our mission for the future.
- Donations: All additional donations are tax-deductible and will help us expand our educational outreach, keeping students engaged and encouraging them to "stay in the game" and play for life.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Engagement: In addition to participating in the race, we encourage youth to get involved behind the scenes.
- Volunteer Tasks: Opportunities to volunteer in event planning, preparation, and execution are available.
- Details: Click on the volunteer link at the top of our website for volunteer tasks, dates, and times.
Community Vision
- Goal: Together, we can continue to build a community where mental health is prioritized, and no one is left in the dark.
- Hope: Let's bring hope, awareness, and prevention into the light.
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