Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Warrior Walk

Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Pelham, AL; Oak Mountain State Park - Dogwood Pavillion throught the Front gate of Oak Mountain state park., 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124, 35242
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers

Perks & features

Awards
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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Sep 19, 8:00 AM CDT · From $30.00
Opens Nov 8, 2025, 9:28 AM CST · Closes Sep 19, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Sep 19, 8:00 AM CDT · From $35.00
Opens Nov 8, 2025, 3:00 AM CST · Closes Sep 19, 2026, 6:30 AM CDT
10K
Sat, Sep 19, 8:00 AM CDT · From $40.00
Opens Nov 8, 2025, 3:00 AM CST · Closes Sep 19, 2026, 6:30 AM CDT

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Hilly road course, warm-day exposure

Warm season

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The course

From the organizer

Oak Mountain State Park.

200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124

The Annual Hold the Fort Races are a timed 5k and 10k race and a 1-mile Warrior Walk held at Oak Mountain State Park in Alabama on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. This year's race begins at the DOGWOOD Pavilion. You will enter the FRONT gate of Oak Mountain State Park. Check-in starts at 7 a.m.

Early packet pick-up will be on Friday, September 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Full Moon BBQ in Pelham Address: 2252 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124

Proceeds from the race this year are dedicated to raising $250,000 to finalize the construction of our Restoration Home – a home needed to care for children rescued from human trafficking. To ensure ongoing operations in community training, development, and advocacy. To find out more about their mission, visit BlanketFortHope.org.

Cash prizes for the top overall 10k Male & Female * Cash prizes for the top overall 5K Male & Female * Complimentary event t-shirt for first 200 people to sign up (sizes subject to availability) * Road Run in beautiful Oak Mountain State Park: Park Admission is included with your registration this year ! (Thanks Mills Pharmacy!) * Awards for 14 categories * Every runner and walker has a chance to win a fabulous prize!

Learn more about Oak Mountain State Park .

We are so grateful to Mills Pharmacy for sponsoring registrant entry into the race. If you bring a spectator, please be prepared to pay for their entry, according to Oak Mountain's website

10K Map:

https://www.strava.com/routes/3388272267858096642

5K Map:

https://www.strava.com/routes/3388271359372016196

If you are interested in sponsoring, please email info@blanketforthope.org .

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