Leader of the Pack 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us for the Leader of the Pack 5K run/walk - Saturday May 3, 2025 at the McNair Field in Forest City, NC. 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.

🏅 Registration Information

• Registration Period: Now until April 18, 2025
• Adults: $25, Students [Age 18 & under]: $10
• Late Registration: April 19, 2025 until Race Day (May 3, 2025)
• Adults: $30, Students [Age 18 & under]: $15

⏰ DIY 5K Options

• Availability: Now until May 3, 2025
• Adults: $25, Students [Age 18 & under]: $10
• Shirt Guarantee: If you sign up after April 21, 2025 you will not be guaranteed a shirt on Race Day.
• Size Selection: You can still log in your shirt size, 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 Day Schedule

• Race Start: 8:30 a.m.
• Award Ceremony: Approximately 9:45 a.m.
• 5K Awards: Top Overall Male/Female (1st, 2nd, & 3rd)
• Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in various age groups from 0-4 to 80+

🏫 School Participation Awards

Trophies will be awarded to the top three schools based on participation. 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.

For more information, you can visit the race's official page: Leader of the Pack 5K.