Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 10:00 AM, in Concord (Charlotte Motor Speedway). Distances: 1.5 miles, 5K. Entry from $20 to $25; the 5K goes from $25 to $30 after November 30.
Course and race notes
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) proudly presents the Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC).
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
10:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1.5 miles5K
Price
$20 to $25
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened Mar 18, 2026
Race day in Concord
Weather
56° / 32°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 30% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Concord, NC (5.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:22 AM – 5:10 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.