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 (80 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 26th 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
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.
80
Days to train
- Race
- Be the Light 5K
- Date
- December 13, 2026
- Location
- McNair Stadium, Forest City, NC
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Be the Light 5K
Dec 13, 2026