Be the Light 5K
Be the Light 5K is a running race on December 13, 2026 in Forest City, NC, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- December 13, 2026 (35 days to go)
- Location
- McNair Stadium, Forest City, NC
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
55°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Forest City 8 W, 8 mi from the venue.
About Forest City, NC
Population
7,368
as of 2023
City Elevation
891 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Be the Light 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
35
Days to train
- Race
- Be the Light 5K
- Date
- December 13, 2026
- Location
- McNair Stadium, Forest City, NC
Get Ready for Race Day
Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.
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Be the Light 5K
Dec 13, 2026