Belmont Classic 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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.

📅 Important Dates

• Registration Deadline: 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.
• Packet Pickup: Race packet pickup will be on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17, 12p-6p at the Belmont Police Department.
• Race Day Pickup: Packet pickup will also be available prior to the race on Saturday, April 18 (before 7:45am).
• T-shirt Reminder: Remember, NO t-shirts for anyone registering after April 1st.

💰 Costs

5K Registration

• Adults and Kids 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.

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Registration

• Adults and Kids 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.

🎉 Event Details

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).

📞 Contact Information

• Discounts: For ALL Discounts, please get in touch with Ken Taylor via email at Belmont5k@gmail.com. Registration codes for discounts are available for Families of 4+: Race Teams of 10+: Law Enforcement Officers, and others.
• Award Structure: Top 3 male and female overall, Top 3 male and female in age groups 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ and Baby Jogger.
• Timing: Finish Well Timing will professionally time the 5K.
• More Information: For questions, please email us at Belmont5k@gmail.com or call Ken Taylor at 704-564-9530.

⚠️ Refund Policy

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.

🚦 Parking

Event Parking will be in the vacant field on Chronicle Street adjacent to the police department and will be directed by officers.

🔗 Race Registration Link

For more details and to register, visit the race page: Belmont Classic 5K.