Lights on Afterschool 5K
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Event details
The Lights on Afterschool 5K & Fun Run takes place on November 8, 2025, in Macon, Georgia at Amerson River Park (2551 North Pierce Drive, Macon, GA 31204). The event is a fundraiser for Next Level Community Development Center and supports its free afterschool and summer programs. Proceeds fund academic instruction, youth development, and college and career readiness programs for students living at or below 150% of the national poverty level.
Distances
- 5K
- 1 mile (Kid's Fun Run, ages 11 and under)
Registration, logistics and awards
Early registration through October 20, 2025 lists the 5K at $30 and the Fun Run at $15. Late and same-day registration after October 20 is $35 for the 5K and $20 for the Fun Run; on-site late registration is available the morning of the event. T-shirts are included with early online 5K registrations; Fun Run participants do not receive a t-shirt. Pre-packet pickup is scheduled for November 6, 2025 at Bibb Mount Zion Baptist Church (3268 Avondale Mill Rd, Macon, GA). Race bag pickup and on-site registration take place at Amerson River Park on race day.
Awards include cash prizes for the top three overall male and female finishers ($400, $200, $100) and medals for the top three male and female finishers in the listed age groups. Fun Run participants receive a medal and a surprise basket. All registrations are final; no refunds, credits, or transfers will be issued. The event will proceed rain or shine, with adjustments only if severe weather poses a safety risk. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.