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Join us for the Leader of the Pack 5K run/walk - Saturday May 4, 2024 at the McNair Field in Forest City, NC.
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.
Hosted by the Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation the 14th Annual 5K run/walk is a benefit for the RCSEF initiatives.
Registration Rate & Dates:
Now until April 22, 2024 >> Adults: $25, Students [Age 18 & under]: $10
April 23, 2024 until Race Day (May 4, 2024) >>Adults $30, Students [Age 18 & under]: $15
DIY 5K: Now until May 4, 2024 >> Adults $25, Students [Age 18 & under]: $10
**If you sign up after April 23, 2023 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 3, 2024, 3:00-6:00 p.m. at McNair Field - McNair Dr. Forest City
Race Day - May 4, 2024, 6:00-8:20 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.
