15th Annual Leader of the Pack 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

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.

• Option: Not able to join the fun on race day? Sign up for the DIY (Virtual) 5K.
• Flexibility: You may choose to run/walk any course at your convenience.

📝 Registration Rates & Dates

• Early Registration: 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 Rate: Adults $25, Students [Age 18 & under]: $10
• Shirt Guarantee: Race shirt guaranteed if registered by April 18, 2025. After this date, shirts will be available while supplies last on race day.

📦 Packet Pickup

• 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 Schedule

• Race Start: 8:30 a.m.
• Award Ceremony: Approximately 9:45 a.m.

🏆 5K Awards

• Top Overall: Male/Female (1st, 2nd, & 3rd)
• Top Masters: Male/Female (1st, 2nd, & 3rd) for ages 40+
• Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Male/Female in various 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: Awarded to the top three schools based on participation.
• Eligibility: School participation is determined by all participants present and checked in on the day of the race.
• Counting Members: Family members, staff, community members, etc., count if registered and checked in with their school affiliation.
• Registration: Be sure to join your School's roster during the registration process.