Events in Forest City, North Carolina | 2026-2027

16th Annual Leader of the Pack 5K [runsignup.com]

Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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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.

Not able to join the fun on race day? Sign up for the DIY (Virtual) 5K. You...

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.

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

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 during the registration process.

3.1 Miles 5k Run Virtual Walk

Forest City, North Carolina, 28043, United States
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Meet Me at the Fountain 5k [runsignup.com]

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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The 2026 Meet Me at the Fountain 5K is July 26, 2026

Proceeds from the 12th running of the 5K will benefit Local Rutherford County Needs.

Schedule:

Friday - July 24th

4:00 - 6:00pm: Packet Pick Up...

The 2026 Meet Me at the Fountain 5K is July 26, 2026

Proceeds from the 12th running of the 5K will benefit Local Rutherford County Needs.

Schedule:

Friday - July 24th

4:00 - 6:00pm: Packet Pick Up and On-site Registration at Smith's Drugs of Forest City

Saturday - July 25th

7:00 - 8:00am: Packet Pick Up and Late On-site Registration

8:00am: 5K START

9:00am: Fun Run START

Registration:

5K Run/Walk

$25 EARLY BIRD: 2/1/2026 - 2/8/2026

*CUTOFF TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT IS 7/6/2026*

$30 Regular Registration: 2/9/2026 - 7/19/2026

$35 Late Registration: 7/20/2026 - Race Day

$15 Kids 12 & Under *(CUTOFF TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT IS 7/6/2026)*

Fun Run (ages 8 and under): FREE [While FREE we do ask that you register in advance] Shirts are available for $15.

Awards & Age Groups:

5K: Top 3 Male/Female Overall. Top Male/Female Masters

5K: Top 3 finishers in each Age Group < 8, 9-11, 12-14, 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+

Course Map:

Click HERE for a map of the 5K course

5k Fun Run Run Walk

Forest City, North Carolina, 28043, United States
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Not A Sprint Ultra Races [becanceractive.org] [Register at ultrasignup.com] - Facebook - Instagram

Sun, Sep 06, 2026

Sprint Ultra

153 Park Sq, Forest City, North Carolina, 28043, United States
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