Walk the Talk 5K and Fun Run - Bessemer City
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About the race
Walk the Talk combines a road 5K, a youth fun run, and a health fair at 7101 Gastonia Hwy, Bessemer City, NC 28016. The event includes a vendor expo with 30 plus vendors, educators, instructors, and coaches from local studios, educational programs, farmer’s markets, businesses, and food trucks. Onsite activities listed by the organizer include dance and gymnastics performances, aerobics classes (all-levels), prize bingo, and opportunities to register with local athletics and hobby groups such as paddle boarding and tennis or pickleball clubs. Event categories and fees listed by the organizer include a 5K Elite and a 5K Open (registration fee $25.00 each), a 1 Mile Youth Fun Run for children ages 4 to 12 (registration fee $15.00), a Vendor Expo (no fee), and a Shirt Only option (cost $20.00).
The 5K Elite includes time standards: male runners under 18:00 and female runners under 21:00. The organizer notes that prices will increase on September 2 and again on race day. Organizers are seeking official USATF certification and will post that designation if approved. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
