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Be the Light 5K
Forest City, North Carolina · Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 5K
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Be the Light 5K takes place on Sunday, December 13, 2026 in Forest City, North Carolina. The race is run over 5K. For anyone travelling in, Shelby is about 18 miles away and Charlotte is about 57 miles away.
It is one of 92 races on the North Carolina calendar that December.
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Location
- Forest City, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Entry fee
- from $15 across event options; may include kids or shorter events. Check distance-specific prices and fees.
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Correct this listing.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Forest City: check in Dec 12, out Dec 14.
Common questions
When is Be the Light 5K?
Be the Light 5K is scheduled for Sunday, December 13, 2026.
Where is Be the Light 5K held?
Be the Light 5K is held in Forest City, North Carolina. It is about 18 miles from Shelby and 57 miles from Charlotte.
What distances does Be the Light 5K offer?
The listed distances are 5K.
How much does Be the Light 5K cost?
Listed event options start from $15. This minimum may be for a kids or shorter event. Check the official race page for your distance's current price and any additional fees.
How do I register for Be the Light 5K?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
More races nearby
Within about 60 miles, ordered by approximate straight-line distance between listed locations.
- Sep 5Not A Sprint Ultra RacesForest City, NC
- Nov 14Elves & Bells 5K 2026Spindale, NC
- Mar 1322nd Annual Bear Foot 5K and Half Mile Fun RunBostic, NC
- Jun 5Hollis Heat: Time TrialsEllenboro, NC
- Nov 26Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun RunBoiling Springs, NC
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