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Light the Night 5K

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calendar_today 07 Mar, 2026

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sell $15.00 – $30.00

About the Event

It’s time to “Light the Night”  in Richlands, North Carolina, to support Liberty Christian Academy. Come join this fun nighttime fundraising event by running/walking a 5K or a 1 Mile race. The 5K glow run/walk is a timed event and is open to all ages and abilities. The 1 mile race is a fun run and is not timed. Both races are family-friendly and strollers are welcome! So, gather up your glow sticks and sign up to join us to “Light the Night” with music and community! 

Mathew 5:16: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” 

Registration:

Sign up early in order to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
The cut off date for T-shirt orders is Thursday, February 20th. Extra T-shirts will not be available.

*Sign up before the race to save $5.00. The race will be $35.00 the day of the race.

5K Run/Walk
Before March 6th - $30.00
March 7th - $35.00

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Before March 6th - $15.00
March 7th - $20.00

Awards/Race Categories: (5K Race Only)

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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17:45

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$15.00

5K

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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18:30

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$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Richlands.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 8.5° / 19.8°
wb_sunny 5.2° / 17.2°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 12.6 /
water_drop 66.0%

About Richlands

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Richlands is a town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. In the 2020 U.S. census, the population was 2,287. It is included in the Jacksonville, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. Incorporated on March 29, 1880, it was the first town in Onslow County to have its own library and museum. Richlands was also the first town in Onslow County to have a female mayor, Annette Hargett.

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