Belmont Classic 5K
- Date:
- Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Location:
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Belmont, North Carolina
28012
United States
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- runsignup.com
- Tags:
- 1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk
2026 is our 22nd Anniversary for the Belmont Classic 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk.
The Belmont Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association (BCPAAA) has hosted the Annual Belmont Classic 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk since 2004. The Belmont Classic 5K is a road race open to all ages and is digitally timed on a certified course. Whether you walk or run, it is great fun for all who participate.
The 5K race can be run in-person only. ALL runners, should register by April 1st if they desire a race t-shirt. After April 1st, we will NOT have t-shirts available for registrants.
Race packet pickup will be on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17, 12p-6p at the Belmont Police Department and prior to the race on Saturday, April 18 (before 7:45am), but remember NO t-shirts for anyone registering after April 1st.
Purpose of our event:
Funds raised are used to purchase items for the police department that are not normally covered under their regular operating budget.
Parking: Event Parking will be in the vacant field on Chronicle Street adjacent to the police department and will be directed by officers.
Cost of 5K:
Adults and kids aged 13 and up: $35 until 11:59pm EDT April 1, 2026, after no t-shirt will be provided and cost will be $25
Kids 12 and under: $30 until 11:59pm EDT April 1, 2026 after no t-shirt will be provided and cost will be $20
Cost of 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk:
Adults and kids aged 13 and up: $25 until 11:59pm EDT April 1, 2026, after no t-shirt will be provided and cost will be $15
Kids 12 and under: $20 if registered by April 1, 2026 until 11:59pm, after no t-shirt will be provided and cost will be $10
The 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk will start at the finish of the 5K. You are welcome to bring your dog on this walk with you (dogs must be on a leash at all times).
For ALL Discounts: Please get in touch with Ken Taylor via email at [email protected]. Registration codes for discounts are available for Families of 4+; Race Teams of 10+; Law Enforcement Officers, and others.
Award Structure is as follows: Top 3 male and female overall, Top 3 male and female 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59. 60-69, 70+ and Baby Jogger.
Finish Well Timing will professionally time the 5K.
More Information: For questions, please email us at [email protected] or call Ken Taylor at 704-564-9530
NOTE: Given this is a non-profit event, and expenses are automatically incurred with each registration, NO REFUNDS will be issued except in the event of cancellation due to severe weather. Thank you for your understanding.