Description
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 15th
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 22nd 2024****
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.
Course Map
Starting at McNair Field
Running around the Cemetery between Cool Springs Administrative Office & Larry Ross Gymnasium
Down Main Street Forest City
Right on Depot St
Stay Left on the Roundabout
Turn Left into Parking Lot at South Powell St
Turn Left onto Mill St
Right onto Main Street
Left on N Broadway St
Left on E Trade St
Left on North Powell St
Right on Main Street
Back up to Between Cool Springs and Larry Ross Gymnasium
Back around Cemetery
Through Finish Line!
Why We Run
Be the Light 5K is hosted by Hope Network of Rutherford County - check out their Mission Statement and Goals. This is why we run.
Organizational Mission:
Hope Network exists to connect broken people to the love of Christ through a community of support by offering free resources and services that address immediate and long-term needs.
Programs Supported By Your Contributions:
· Transitional housing: We provide transitional housing for women in Rutherford County. Our homes are intended to be used for 3-6 months while women can benefit from our other services including assistance with securing employment, transportation, counseling services and financial education. Participants must maintain sobriety and participate in program activities and goal setting.
· Financial education and budgeting: Hope Network staff and volunteers assist with obtaining documents needed to start work, like ID and social security cards. We will also assist with setting up savings goals for housing and utilities deposits as well as provide daily household budgeting education.
· Support: Hope Network partners with local ministries to provide counseling services. While we are not a drug detox or treatment center, we do provide resources for those who may need it and can connect participants with recovery classes. We also assist with transportation to appointments and meetings.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Place
214 McNair Drive
Forest City, NC US 28043
Rutherford Outdoor Coalition - Running Race Series
The Be the Light 5K is proud to be part of the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Running Race Series.
The 2023 Series has 12 events running from February to December.
There are road races, trail runs, and even a hill climb.
TWO of the Races are right here in Forest City
Leader of the Pack 5K - May 6th
Meet Me at the Fountain 5K - July 22nd
Series details and current standings can be found at the ROC website.
