Light the Darkness 5K

Updated Sign up information coming soon for 2025!!   January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month!  This inaugural Light the Darkness 5K is to Bring Awareness to Human Trafficking!
Proceeds benefit the prevention, identification, rehabilitation and support of survivors of those who have been sexually exploited.  This is an evening out and back BEACH race that will start on the beach in front of the Hilton Cocoa Beach Ocean Front. Head Lamps, Neon & lighted apparel and accessories are encouraged!         ***  PRIZE for runner with the best Glow Lights!  ***                            Join us for the Official Get Outdoors for Freedom After Party!
Hilton's Longboards Tiki Beach Grille starting at 6 pm! 1 FREE Drink Ticket per race participant then Cash Bar.   E-Bike Raffle (Donated by A1A Outdoors Beachside Bike Shop) and ADDITIONAL raffles. This is the official launch of our Get Outdoors for Freedom Spring & Summer Series.  If you love the outdoors and want to contribute to the solution in ending human trafficking, you can walk, run, paddle or hike....All for the Freedom of others!  Guest speaker Laura Esquivel of Atlas Free will be attending along with human trafficking survivor Misty McClary.  More information on the other events are located on our website.    RACE DETAILS
EARLY PACKET PICKUP 1/19 - Cocoa Beach Friday Fest, Minutemen Causeway, at the I Am a Freedom Fighter tent from 6:00 - 9:00 pm 1/26 - FRIDAY @ Tiny Turtle, 249 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach 3:00 – 7:00 PM 
 
SCHEDULE FOR RACE DAY 1/27 - SATURDAY @ Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, 1550 N. ATLANTIC AVE., Cocoa Beach, Fl  32931
                                  3:45 PM - Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
                                  5:15 PM - Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Closes                                   5:30 PM - 5K Start!
                                  6:00 PM - After Party Begins! Music, Beverages, Raffle Giveaways and doorprizes (food optional)
 
AWARDS: All finishers will receive a finisher medal.  However, finisher medals are not guaranteed after the first 250 registered participants. No age group or team awards. Prize awarded for best lighted!  Awards in addition to medals to: 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall male and female, master male and female.  
Fees: $25 (Before 1/19), $40 to include appetizers at After Party
$30 (1/20-1/26)
 No appetizers $35 (Race Day) Amenities:
1st Annual Light the Darkness custom race shirt (unisex)
Finisher medals for all 5k finishers (only guaranteed for the first 250 registered participants)
Dozens of fabulous raffles and door prizes
Post race After Party with 1 FREE drink ticket for Longboards Tiki Bar & Grille! (food purchased separately)  
Get Outdoors for Freedom Spring and Summer Series! Light the Darkness 5K, Endurance Power Paddle at Paddling Paradise, Seaside Stride Beach Trek from Fish Lips at Port Canaveral, Atlas Free Endurance Hikes for Freedom, details coming soon.  More information about Get Outdoors for Freedom Participants who register and participate in all three LOCAL event Series will be awarded a series award. In addition we are offering you a unique opportunity to also run for someone you care about, through One Medal.  One Medal’s purpose is to inspire or encourage someone or something you care about, who may be overcoming adversity, in memory of someone, or to  celebrate someone's special occasion. If you'd like to dedicate your race you can find more information and REGISTER HERE

For More Race Information
Email race director at [email protected]

Post-Race AFTER RACE DAY, PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP AT: LOCATION TBD .