Light the Darkness 5K

🌍 January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month!

This will be the 2nd Annual Light the Darkness 5K working to Raise Awareness and put an end to Human Trafficking!

• Mission: Our mission has not changed as we continue to raise awareness and funds that benefit the prevention, identification, rehabilitation and support of survivors of those who have been sexually exploited.
• Partnership: This year we have linked arms with Called Out and ReleaseSARA who have partnered to develop the SARA’s Roots Initiative, an affordable housing and essential resources program for survivors of human trafficking in Brevard County.
• Proceeds: Proceeds from Light the Darkness will benefit this project.

🏖️ Race Overview

This is an evening out and back BEACH race that will start on the beach in front of the Hilton Cocoa Beach Ocean Front.

• Dress Code: Head Lamps, Neon & lighted apparel and accessories are encouraged!
• Glow Lights: Prize for runner with the best Glow Lights!

🎉 After Party - Get Outdoors for Freedom

Add on the Private Official Get Outdoors for Freedom After Party! Appetizers and private cash bar. Meet our sponsors, guest speakers and allies from the front lines of human trafficking and learn about our upcoming Get Outdoors for Freedom other events!

• Location: On the deck at Hilton pool side starting at 7:00 pm!

🎟️ All Participants Will Receive

• Drink Tickets: 1 FREE Drink Ticket per race participant then Cash Bar and 1 FREE Raffle ticket for awesome prizes!

🏃 Race Details

• Pre-Race Packet Pickup: 1/16 and 1/17 - 5:30-8:00pm at Booch Komboocha @ 63 N. Orlando Ave
• Race Day Schedule:
  • 1/18 - 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
  • 5:25 PM - National Anthem
  • 5:30 PM - 5K Start!
  • 7:00 PM - After Party Begins at Hilton's Longboards Tiki Beach Grille!
• Amenities: All finishers will receive a finisher medal.
• Awards: Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall male and female, master male and female.

💰 Fees

• $30: 5K Race Only - Register Before midnight on 1/3
• $35: 5K Race Only - Register after midnight on 1/3-1/18
• $65: Bundle - 5K Race and After Party - if registered by 1/3. Bundle increases to $75 after 1/3.
• $40: Only After Party - Must Register before 1/10

Note: We will be monitoring the "after-party" allowing only those registered entrance into the "after-party" area.

🏅 Amenities for Runners

• Light the Darkness T-shirt (unisex)
• Finisher medals for all 5k finishers
• Ticket for one free drink (all runners)
• One raffle ticket (additional tickets available for purchase)

📩 More Information

For More Race Information, email the race director at lightthedarkness5k@freedomfighter.org

Register for the event: Light the Darkness 5K