16th Annual Leader of the Pack 5K

Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Forest City, NC; McNair Field, 214 McNair Drive, 28043
Type: RUN

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3.1 Miles
Sat, May 2, 8:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Jan 27, 2026, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Apr 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, May 2, 8:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Jan 27, 2026, 7:01 PM EST · Closes May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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From the organizer

Join us for the 15th Annual Leader of the Pack 5K run/walk - Saturday May 2, 2026 at the McNair Field in Forest City, NC .

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 16, 2026: Adults: $25 , Students [Age 18 & under]: $10 April 17, 2026 until Race Day (May 3, 2025): Adults $30 , Students [Age 18 & under]: $15

DIY 5K : Adults $25 , Students [Age 18 & under]: $10

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 : 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 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 d uring the registration process.