MCBC Fit Fellowship 5K Run/Walk is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Shelby, NC, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
MCBC Fit Fellowship 5K Run & Walk
Dear Runners and Walkers,
We are thrilled to announce that Mt. Calvary Baptist Church's Wellness Ministry is hosting our 2nd Annual MCBC Fit Fellowship 5K Run & Walk on September 5, 2025, beginning at 8:00 AM.
Everyone is welcome, whether you choose to walk or run. Come out and enjoy a morning of fitness, fellowship, and community engagement. This event will cover a distance of 3.1 miles (5K), beginning and ending at 422 Carolina Avenue, Shelby, NC 28150.
The registration fee is $25 per participant, which includes:
T-Shirt Registration Deadline: August 10, 2025
Special Incentive: The first 25 registered participants will receive a special prize!
Awards & Recognition
Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in the following age groups:
Adult Age Groups:
20–30
31–40
41–50
51–60
61 and Above
Junior Age Groups:
15 and Under
16–19
In addition, the Top 3 Overall Fastest Finishers will receive special awards.
Event Highlights
Our goal is to bring together churches, families, and community members for a day of fellowship while promoting healthy lifestyles and physical fitness.
Participants can expect:
Leashed pets are welcome!
Packet Pick-Up Information
Location:
1205 Northside Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
Date & Time:
September 4, 2025
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Late Packet Pick-Up:
Race Day beginning at 7:00 AM
422 Carolina Avenue
Shelby, NC 28150
Race Route Information
Race Start: 422 Carolina Avenue, Shelby, NC 28150 (8:00 AM)
Halfway Point: 1205 Northside Drive, Shelby, NC 28150
Race Finish: 422 Carolina Avenue, Shelby, NC 28150
The route will be clearly marked for all walkers and runners.
Water stations will be available throughout the course.
Questions?
For additional information, please contact:
MCBC Wellness Ministry
Email: mcbcwellnessministry@gmail.com
L'Tisha Bell
Phone: 980-333-2223
Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line for a great day of fitness, fellowship, and fun!
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Wellness Ministry
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shelby 2 Nw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
21,868
as of 2023
City Elevation
866 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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MCBC Fit Fellowship 5K Run/Walk
Sep 5, 2026