About the Beth Melton Memorial 5K
The Beth Melton Memorial 5K runs in Saint Albans in honor of a woman lost to metastatic breast cancer. The proceeds go entirely toward research for that specific stage of the disease, which sets this race apart from broader awareness events. The course details are not elaborate; the point of showing up is clear before the gun goes off.
Walkers and volunteers are as much a part of the morning as runners. If you are not racing, there are other ways to be useful, and the organizers say so plainly. The finish area carries the weight of what the day is about, which gives it a different feeling than most local races.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles11/14/2026 09:30$50
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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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