Walk the Talk 5k and Fun Run
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Bessemer City, North Carolina
- Price Free - $38.96
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Walk the Talk 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Bessemer City, Gaston! This vibrant event is all about nurturing and strengthening your body, mind, and spirit. Participants can look forward to a certified USATF 5K course, along with a fun run that promises a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit.
In addition to the race, the event will feature over 30 vendors, educators, instructors, and coaches from local studios, farmers markets, and businesses. Attendees can enjoy dance and gymnastics performances, engaging aerobics classes suitable for all levels, and even a chance to win prizes with Bingo! Plus, there will be opportunities to register for various athletic activities like paddle boarding, tennis, and pickleball clubs. Don’t miss out on the fun—register early to avoid price increases after September 2nd and on race day! Join us for a day filled with health, wellness, and community connection!
In addition to the race, the event will feature over 30 vendors, educators, instructors, and coaches from local studios, farmers markets, and businesses. Attendees can enjoy dance and gymnastics performances, engaging aerobics classes suitable for all levels, and even a chance to win prizes with Bingo! Plus, there will be opportunities to register for various athletic activities like paddle boarding, tennis, and pickleball clubs. Don’t miss out on the fun—register early to avoid price increases after September 2nd and on race day! Join us for a day filled with health, wellness, and community connection!
Organiser's Description
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, FARMERS MARKETS, BUSINESSES, AND FOOD/SNACK TRUCKS. WE WILL FEATURE DANCE AND GYMNASTICS PERFORMANCES, AEROBICS CLASSES (ALL-LEVELS), PRIZE BINGO, AND REGISTRATION FOR VARIOUS ATHLETICS/HOBBIES SUCH AS PADDLE BOARDING OR TENNIS/PICKLEBALL CLUBS!
PRICES WILL INCREASE ON SEPTEMBER 2ND AND ON RACE DAY, SO BE SURE TO SIGN UP EARLY!
COURSE CERTIFICATION: THIS IS A CERTIFIED USATF 5K.
PRICES WILL INCREASE ON SEPTEMBER 2ND AND ON RACE DAY, SO BE SURE TO SIGN UP EARLY!
COURSE CERTIFICATION: THIS IS A CERTIFIED USATF 5K.
Races
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5k - Elite
Incl. $3.96 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.96
CLOSEDMale runners under 18:00 and Female runners under 21:00. -
5k - Open
Incl. $3.96 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:35AM EDT)
$38.96
CLOSED -
1 Mile Youth Fun Run ( 4-12)
Incl. $2.61 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$17.61
CLOSEDFor children 4-12 years old -
Vendor Expo
Sat 19th September 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Shirt Only
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$22.95
CLOSEDCost to purchase a shirt is $20
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7101 Gastonia Hwy, Bessemer City, 28016, NC, United States
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