The annual Night of Light 5K and Family Faith Run/Walk is a beautifully festive event that takes place in downtown Morganton.

The evening run takes place the first Saturday in December and is geared toward giving families a fun activity to participate in together while celebrating the holiday season and benefiting local nonprofit organizations. The open-race route begins and ends at FUMC, located at 200 N. King St., Morganton, NC.

Families are encouraged to come dressed in their most festive holiday-themed gear and join us for a holly jolly good time.

Awards are given to the runners who have the most festive attire. A competition also is held between local schools, which ever one brings the most participants will receive an award. Age Group and Overall Awards are also given to 5K Participants.

5K participants receive a long sleeved race t-shirt and a participation medal.

The race has the greatest post race party with so many goodies and yummy food and hold a great awards ceremony with age group awards and door prizes galore!

This race is a great way to kick off the Holiday Season.