Light the Darkness 5K Light the Darkness 5K w/After Party Appetizers
Saturday, 18 January 2025· 17:30· Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, US
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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)
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Sat, 18 Jan 2025Rain, Partially cloudy
26.9°C
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