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Be the Light 5K

Sun December 15, 2024 Forest City, NC 28043 US Directions

Events

5K

$25
($15: Ages 1 - 12)
6:30PM EST - 9:00PM EST Price increases after December 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

Fun Run

$15 6:35PM EST - 9:00PM EST Registration ends December 14, 2024 at 12:01pm EST

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

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Place

McNair Stadium
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.  

  

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