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Light the Way 5K

Join us for the 1st Annual Light the Way 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run at twilight at Veterans Park in Canton! As the sun sets and the course begins to glow, runners and walkers of all ages are invited to come together to 'light the way" for children who need our support. Participants can choose between a timed 5K race or a family-friendly 1-mile fun run, making this event perfect for competitive runners, casual joggers, walkers, and families alike.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Anna Crawford Children's Center, which provides critical services for OUR children and families in OUR community who have been affected by abuse and violence.

To be guaranteed an event t-shirt, make sure to register by April 1st to be guaranteed your shirt size of choice. Online registration will be open until 5 minutes before each race and in-person race day registration will be available as well.

Bring your friends, family, and running buddies for an unforgettable evening of fitness, community, and purpose. Every step helps light the way for children in need!

Come run or walk and make a difference at the Light the Way 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run!

Race Day Schedule
5:30 pm In person bib pick up and race day registration opens
6:25 pm 1 Mile bib pick up and registration ends
6:30 pm 1 Mile race starts
6:55 pm 5K pick up and registration ends
7:00 pm 5K race starts
7:45 pm 5K awards


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5K Awards:
Overall Male, Overall Female; then 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female for 10 and under, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56-60, 61-65, 66-70, and 71+

Friday, April 10

9:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Buzz Recreation Center
Veteran's Park in Canton
7345 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30115

Saturday, April 11 **Race Day**

5:30 pm - 6:55 pm
The Buzz Recreation Center
Veteran's Park in Canton
7345 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30115

*Please note that the 1-Mile bib pick-up and registration closes as 6:25 pm on race day. The 5K bib pick-up and registration closes at 6:55 pm on race day.

  1. There are NO refunds for this race if you did not enroll in the Refund Protection Program. Click here for transfer instructions.
  2. Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions
  3. Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to "Acts of God".

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

5K

Price changes in 16 days 2 hours

  • Chip Timed

    1. $35.00 + $4.44 processing fee

      Now registering Mar 9 – Apr 5
      Register for 5K

    2. $39.00 + $4.72 processing fee

      Apr 6 – Apr 11

1 Mile

Price changes in 16 days 2 hours

  • Not Chip Timed

    1. $25.00 + $3.74 processing fee

      Now registering Mar 9 – Apr 5
      Register for 1 Mile

    2. $29.00 + $4.02 processing fee

      Apr 6 – Apr 11

Just the T-Shirt

Contact information

Event contact
Gail Garland
Phone
706-346-3616

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