McNair Field, Forest City NC
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
🏃♂️ 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.
🌟 DIY 5K Option
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 Details
- Registration Rate: Now until April 21, 2025 >> Adults: $25, Students [Age 18 & under]: $10
- Registration Rate: April 22, 2025 until Race Day (May 3, 2025) >> Adults $30, Students [Age 18 & under]: $15
- DIY 5K Rate: Now until May 3, 2025 >> Adults $25, Students [Age 18 & under]: $10
- Shirt Availability: 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 Timing
- Race Start: 8:30 a.m.
- Award Ceremony: Approximately 9:45 a.m.
🏆 Awards
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 various age groups.
🏫 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.
🔗 Get More Information
For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Leader of the Pack 5K.
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