Belmont Classic 5K

Belmont Classic 5K Race Description

Event Details

• Date: April 18, 2026
• Location: Belmont Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Belmont, NC
• Website: Belmont Classic 5K
• Anniversary: 22nd Anniversary for the Belmont Classic 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk

About the Event

• Hosted by: Belmont Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association (BCPAAA)
• Established: Since 2004
• Participation: Open to all ages
• Timing: Digitally timed on a certified course

Registration Information

• T-shirts: Register by April 1st to receive a t-shirt
• Packet Pickup: April 16 & 17, 12p-6p at the Belmont Police Department
• Additional Pickup: Before the race on April 18, before 7:45am
• Note: No t-shirts for those registering after April 1st

Event Purpose

• Funds Raised: Used to purchase items for the police department
• Operating Budget: Items not covered under regular budget

Parking Information

• Location: Event Parking in the vacant field on Chronicle Street
• Direction: Directed by officers

Cost Details

• 5K Cost (Adults & Kids 13+): $35 until April 1, $25 after (no t-shirt)
• 5K Cost (Kids 12 and under): $30 until April 1, $20 after (no t-shirt)
• 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Adults & Kids 13+): $25 until April 1, $15 after (no t-shirt)
• 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Kids 12 and under): $20 if registered by April 1, $10 after (no t-shirt)

Family Fun Run/Walk

• Start Time: Begins at the finish of the 5K
• Dog Policy: Dogs welcome but must be on a leash at all times

Discounts

• Contact: Ken Taylor via email at belmont5k@gmail.com
• Available Discounts: Families of 4+: Race Teams of 10+: Law Enforcement Officers

Awards

• Overall Awards: Top 3 male and female overall
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 male and female in various age categories
• Categories: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
• Special Award: Baby Jogger category

Timing

• Timing Service: Professionally timed by Finish Well Timing

Contact Information

• Email: belmont5k@gmail.com
• Phone: Ken Taylor at 704-564-9530

Important Note

• Refund Policy: No refunds except in case of cancellation due to severe weather
• Understanding: Non-profit event with automatic expenses incurred