15th Annual Leader of the Pack 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race 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.

🏃‍♀️ Virtual Option

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

🗓️ Registration Rate & Dates

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

👕 Race Shirt Information

Race shirt guaranteed if registered by April 18, 2025. After this date, shirts will be available while supplies last on race day.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• 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 Start Time

Race Start: 8:30 a.m.

🏆 Award Ceremony

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 top three schools based on participation. School participation is determined by all participants 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. Be sure to join your School's roster during the registration process.

🔗 More Information

For further details, visit the race page: Leader of the Pack 5K.