Events
Leader of the Pack 5K
Description
Join us for the 15th Annual Leader of the Pack 5K run/walk - Saturday May 3, 2025 at the McNair Field in Forest City, NC.
Not able to join the fun on race day? Sign up for the DIY (Virtual) 5K. You may choose to run/walk any course at your convenience.
Registration Rate & Dates
Now until April 18, 2025: Adults: $25, Students [Age 18 & under]: $10
April 19, 2025 until Race Day (May 3, 2025): Adults $30, Students [Age 18 & under]: $15
DIY 5K: Adults $25, Students [Age 18 & under]: $10
Race shirt guaranteed if registered by April 18, 2025. After this date, shirts will be available while supplies last on race day.
PACKET PICK UP:
Friday, May 2, 2025: 3:00-6:00 p.m., McNair Field, 214 McNair Dr. Forest City
Race Day: 6:30 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.,McNair Field, 214 McNair Dr. Forest City
RACE START: 8:30 a.m.
Award Ceremony: Approximately 9:45 a.m.
5K Awards:
Top Overall Male/Female (1st, 2nd, & 3rd)
Top Masters [40+] Male/Female (1st, 2nd, & 3rd))
Age Group Awards (1st, 2nd,& 3rd) Male/Female in the following age groups:
0-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
School Participation Awards
Trophies will be awarded to the top three schools based on participation. School participation is determined by all participants present and checked in on the day of the race. Family members, staff, community members, etc. (not only students) count toward school participation if registered and checked in with their school affiliation. No school level awards will be determined by race times. Be sure to join your School's roster during the registration process.
Place
214 McNair Drive
Forest City, NC US 28043
Why We Run
The Leader of the Pack 5K is hosted by the Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation - check out our Mission Statement and Goals.
Race proceeds provide much needed support to initiatives like the RCS Backpack Program, Helping Hands for Homeless Students, Robotics, and Project STEAM.
Race Contact Info
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Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Running Race Series
The Leader of the Pack 5k is proud to be part of the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Running Race Series.
The 2025 Series has 11 events running from February to December.
The series includes road races, trail runs, and even a hill climb.
Series details and current standings can be found at the ROC website.
Directions
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