5 events in Belmont, North Carolina

March 28, 2026 - 9:00 AM

Make waves this Spring with a brand new addition to our 2026 Race Series - Splash Dash!

5K participants run through the neon green of early spring blooms on our trail system with lakefront views and the most picturesque start and finish line in the The Village at Stowe.

NEW! 5K + .5 Mile Kayak Racers will take part in the first ever amphibious race at Stowe! Our amphibians will start out on the 5K course and at about the halfway point, they will veer off course to a beach on Lake Wylie where kayaks will be waiting. Racers will transition to kayak and paddle the loop around Boy Scout Island on Lake Wylie before landing back on the beach. Once on dry land they will finish the 5K course. Don't worry! Competitors will use kayaks, paddles and PFD's provided by Stowe. If you plan to participate, you must read the 5K + Paddle Amphibious Race Info page before registering.

Kids Sprint participants will run the Big Pond Loop! Kids will go all out for a quarter mile sprint around an 8-foot-wide crushed concrete loop. The best part?!?! The loop is visible from The Trailhead Store so parents can give their kiddos a little freedom and cheer them on the entire time if they choose!

Afterwards, hang out at the Trailhead Store before and after the race to enjoy coffee, hydration, beer, wine, and the rest of the weekend full of Outdoors for All activities. Once you’ve cooled down and rehydrated with new friends, racers can enjoy free entry to the Gardens at Stowe to check out Spring and the small pops of color that it brings!

5K - Custom awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups:

14 and under

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60+

Amphibious - Custom awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers. Due to the lower capacity of this race option age group awards will not be given.

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.