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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
7101 Gastonia Hwy, Bessemer City NC
5K · 1 Mile
64–81°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
64–87°F
dry
2024
64–80°F
rain
2023
55–79°F
dry
2022
60–86°F
dry
2021
68–84°F
dry
2020
55–66°F
dry
2019
61–75°F
dry
2018
65–85°F
dry
2017
65–81°F
dry
2016
70–86°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
Walk the Talk 5k, fun run, and health fair is about nurturing and strengthening the body, mind, and spirit. We will have 30 plus vendors, educators, instructors, and coaches on site from local studios, educational backgrounds, farmer’s markets, businesses, and food/snack trucks.
Activities
- Performances: Dance and gymnastics performances.
- Classes: Aerobics classes for all levels.
- Games: Prize bingo available.
- Registration: Sign up for various athletics and hobbies such as paddle boarding or tennis/pickleball clubs!
Pricing Information
Prices will increase on September 2nd and on race day, so be sure to sign up early!
Course Certification
We are seeking official USATF certification for this event. We will post that designation as soon as we are approved.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-09-19
- Location: 7101 Gastonia Hwy, Bessemer City, NC
- Race Link: Walk the Talk 5k
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