Light the Darkness 5K
- Date
- January 16, 2027
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $30
From the Organizer
LOCATION** Lori Wilson Park!!
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month!
Join us for the 4th Annual Light the Darkness 5K working to put an END to Human Exploitation one step at a time! Our mission is to ignite an army towards prevention, response, and recovery initiatives, which include, raising awareness, education, engagement, and advocacy.
This is an evening out and back BEACH race that will start on the beach in front of LORI WILSON PARK! This is our official launch of our 2027 Get Outdoors for Freedom Series. If you love the outdoors and want to contribute to the solution in ending human exploitation and trafficking, you can walk, run, hike or golf....All for the Freedom of others!
There will be a race village with vendors and a food truck starting at 3:45 pm!
RACE DETAILS
Pre-Race
1st PACKET PICKUP:
TBD
2nd PACKET PICKUP:
TBD
SCHEDULE FOR RACE DAY
1/16 - SATURDAY @ Lori Wilson Park, I Dream of Jeannie Ln. (South Entrance), Cocoa Beach, Fl 32931
3:45 PM - Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
5:15 PM - Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
5:25 PM - National Anthem
5:30 PM - 5K Start!
7:00 PM -Music, Beverages, Vendors, Raffle Giveaways and Prizes !
Head Lamps, Neon & lighted apparel and accessories are necessary!
We are upping are game on our Light Award, we will have more than 1!
*** PRIZEs for runners with the best Glow Lights! ***
AWARDS
Awards will be given to: 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall male and female, master male and female. No age group awards will be given.
Prizes and awards for best lighted participants! So Come Festive!!
Fees
$30 - Register Before midnight on 12/15
$35 - Register after midnight on 12/16-01/07
$40 - Register after midnight on 01/08 - Race Day
Amenities
Finisher medals to all participants.
One FREE raffle ticket. Dozens of fabulous and festive raffle prizes. BEST LIGHT AWARDs, so dress festive!
One FREE drink ticket and additional post race refreshments available.
Unisex short-sleeve shirt. EARLY REGISTRANTS have option for a limited time to order a tank top option!
Finisher patch available for add on.
Vendors
We are adding vendors this year with our new location! Each vendor will receive a 10x10 spot in our Race Village. Vendors are required to have their own lighting (solar lights are not bright enough), tent and generator if power is needed.
Any questions can be directed to lightthedarkness5K@freedomfighter.org
Parking for the Event
Parking for the event is at Lori Wilson Park, both lots first come basis. Overflow parking will be in the Cocoa Beach Health & Fitness, 1355 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach.
For More Race Information
Email race director at lightthedarkness5k@freedomfighter.org
Events
Weather
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
72°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Melbourne Wfo, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cocoa Beach, FL
Population
11,341
as of 2023
City Elevation
7 ft
Nearest Airport
MLB
Melbourne Orlando International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- What is the Light the Darkness 5K?
- Light the Darkness 5K is a running race held in Cocoa Beach, Florida on January 16, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Light the Darkness 5K?
- Saturday, January 16, 2027 in Cocoa Beach, Florida at Lori Wilson Park I Dream of Jeanie Ln. (South Entrance). Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Light the Darkness 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Light the Darkness 5K
Jan 16, 2027