Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Warrior Walk
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 [email protected] .