Join us for the Leader of the Pack 5K run/walk - Saturday May 6th at the McNair Stadium in Forest City, NC.
The race will start at 8:30am
Not able to join the fun on race day? Sign up for the DIY (Virtual) 5K. You may choose to complete any run/walk course at your convenience.
Hosted by the Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation the 13th Annual 5K run/walk is a benefit for the RCSEF initiatives.
Registration Rate & Dates:
Now until April 24th >> Adults: $25, Students [Age 18 & under]: $10
April 25th until Race Day (May 6th) >>Adults $30, Students [Age 18 & under]: $15
DIY 5K: Now until May 7th >> Adults $25, Students [Age 18 & under]: $10
**If you sign up after April 24, 2023 you will not be guaranteed a shirt on Race Day. You can still log in your shirt size, however, as we may have some left over after the race.**
5K SCHEDULE:
Packet Pick Up & Onsite Registration:
Friday - May 5th 3:00-6:00pm at McNair Stadium - McNair Dr. Forest City
Saturday - May 6th 6:00-8:20am at McNair Stadium - McNair Dr. Forest City
START: 8:30am
Award Ceremony: 9:45-ish
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 elementary, middle and high schools with the highest participation - School participation is based on runners 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.
How to Join your School's Roster: During the registration process - click "Yes" for the "Are you currently a student?" at the bottom of the "Questions" page. Select your school from the list. Please do not confuse this with the Community Cup Challenge program.
The RCS Education Foundation invites - no, CHALLENGES - local business and organizations to see who can get the largest group to register for Leader of the Pack 5K! The largest group will be awarded the Community Challenge Cup - a beautiful golden trophy to display proudly at your office, workplace, or club house. The coveted traveling trophy will be presented during the awards ceremony immediately following the 5K. Timing will NOT be a factor in the awarding of the Community Challenge Cup.
Recruit coworkers, challenge other organizations on social media, and have fun supporting our children and their education!
[IMPORTANT: This is not where you add students or supporters for the School Participation Awards. Click "YES" for the "Are you currently a Student" question - then select your school. Please do not create a Group for you School on the Community Cup Challenge page.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
The Leader of the Pack 5k is proud to be part of the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Running Race Series.
The 2023 Series has 12 events running from February to December.
There are road races, trail runs, and even a hill climb.
Series details and current standings can be found at the ROC website.
>> Don't miss the Meet Me at the Fountain 5K - July 22rd
Be the Light 5K - December 10th
Both here in Forest City <<
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