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Be the Light 5K
Forest City, North Carolina · Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 5K
Official race page & registration ↗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 75 races on the North Carolina calendar that December. At $15, entry sits below the $25 median for a North Carolina 5K.
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Location
- Forest City, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Entry fee
- from $15
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? Tell us here.
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?
Entry is listed from $15. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
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.
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