Belmont Classic 5K

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

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).

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

For ALL Discounts:  Please contact Ken Taylor via email at Belmont5k@gmail.com.  Registration codes for discounts are available for Virtual Runners; Families of 4+; Race Teams of 10+; and Law Enforcement Officers, etc.

More Information:  For questions, please email us at Belmont5k@gmail.com or call Ken Taylor at 704-564-9530