Leader of the Pack 5K
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Forest City, North Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 15th Annual Leader of the Pack 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in beautiful Forest City, Rutherford, NC! This exciting event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. at the McNair Field, where participants of all ages can join in the fun while supporting the Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation's initiatives.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, the 5K offers an opportunity for everyone to participate. Not able to make it on race day? You can still join the excitement with the DIY (Virtual) 5K, allowing you to complete your run or walk at your convenience! Registration is open now until April 21, 2025, with rates starting at just $25 for adults and $10 for students aged 18 and under. Don't miss the chance to earn some fantastic awards, including top prizes for overall male and female competitors and age group awards for various categories. Plus, schools can compete for participation trophies, making this a wonderful community event for families and friends. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and fun!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, the 5K offers an opportunity for everyone to participate. Not able to make it on race day? You can still join the excitement with the DIY (Virtual) 5K, allowing you to complete your run or walk at your convenience! Registration is open now until April 21, 2025, with rates starting at just $25 for adults and $10 for students aged 18 and under. Don't miss the chance to earn some fantastic awards, including top prizes for overall male and female competitors and age group awards for various categories. Plus, schools can compete for participation trophies, making this a wonderful community event for families and friends. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the LEADER OF THE PACK 5K RUN/WALK - SATURDAY MAY 3, 2025 at the McNair Field [http://www.forestcitybaseball.com/mcnair-field] in Forest City, NC [http://www.townofforestcity.com/]. Hosted by the Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation, the 15th Annual 5K run/walk is a benefit for the RCSEF initiatives. The race will start at 8:30 a.m.
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.
REGISTRATION RATE & DATES:
NOW UNTIL APRIL 21, 2025 >> Adults: $25, Students [Age 18 & under]: $10
APRIL 22, 2025 UNTIL RACE DAY (May 3, 2025) >>Adults $30, Students [Age 18 & under]: $15
DIY 5K: Now until May 3, 2025>> Adults $25, Students [Age 18 & under]: $10
**If you sign up after April 21, 2025 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.**
PACKET PICK UP:
FRIDAY - May 2, 2025, 3:00-6:00 p.m. at McNair Field - McNair Dr. Forest City
RACE DAY - May 3, 2025, 6:30-8:20 a.m. at McNair Field - 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 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.
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.
REGISTRATION RATE & DATES:
NOW UNTIL APRIL 21, 2025 >> Adults: $25, Students [Age 18 & under]: $10
APRIL 22, 2025 UNTIL RACE DAY (May 3, 2025) >>Adults $30, Students [Age 18 & under]: $15
DIY 5K: Now until May 3, 2025>> Adults $25, Students [Age 18 & under]: $10
**If you sign up after April 21, 2025 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.**
PACKET PICK UP:
FRIDAY - May 2, 2025, 3:00-6:00 p.m. at McNair Field - McNair Dr. Forest City
RACE DAY - May 3, 2025, 6:30-8:20 a.m. at McNair Field - 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 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.
Races
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Leader of the Pack 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
Join us for the Leader of the Pack 5K - Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the McNair Field in Forest City, NC. Hosted by the Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation the 14th Annual 5K run/walk benefits the RCSEF programs. **If you sign up after 4/23/2024 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.** Registration info: Now - April 22, 2024: $25 April 23, 2024 until Race Day (May 4,2024): $30 Student Rate [Age 18 & under]: $10/$15 Awards: Top Overall Male/Female (1st, 2nd, & 3rd) Top Master 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+ -
Diy 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
This Do It Yourself Event will allow participants to run or walk at any time and any location that is convenient for you. Run around the block, on trails, go down to the track (5K is 12.5 laps), or even run on a treadmill. You don't even have to live in NC - so please invite friends and family in other states or countries to join the fun. While not required you can submit your time for inclusion in the online Just For Fun Results. We will collect times beginning on Saturday April 29th until Sunday May 7th. Instructions on "How To Submit Your Results" are found under the "DIY 5K Info" tab above. There will be No Overall or Age Group awards for the DIY 5K.
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