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Saturday, April 17th, 2027
Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham AL
5K
52–74°F · some rain risk
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2026
58–84°F
dry
2025
50–77°F
dry
2024
60–79°F
dry
2023
48–68°F
dry
2022
57–75°F
rain
2021
52–67°F
dry
2020
48–76°F
dry
2019
55–76°F
dry
2018
38–74°F
dry
2017
60–80°F
dry
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About this race
Race starts at Peavine Parking Area.
The race opens on a fast, forgiving service roa.d before dropping sharply downhill and rolling into a short, gentle climb just beyond the bridge. From there, the course turns straight up pinestraw-covered singletrack, cresting the ridge and diving back down into a flowing descent that winds its way toward the Peavine Gorge Overlook.
You’ll then tackle a technical, rocky downhill to the creek, followed by narrow, technical singletrack as you move downstream along the water. After crossing the creek, hands-on rock steps force you upward as you head back upstream. This section is technical, and downright gnarly.
As you grind deeper up the gorge, Peavine Falls comes into view, marking the heart of the course. From there, you’ll cross the creek again and climb hard once more, scrambling up to the cliffside trail. A final bridge crossing leads into gentler singletrack, but don’t relax just yet—an extended climb awaits.
Once you top out on West Ridge, the trail finally opens up into runnable terrain, setting you up for a fast, rewarding finish back toward the parking lot.
Come get your Peavine shirt, and badge to prove you did one of the gnarliest 5ks in the Southeast!
- Finisher Awards
- Top 3 Male/Female Awards
- Post-race hangs, food, and beer
*There is one vault restroom at the start/finish area. There are several restrooms in the South Trailhead area at the bottom. If we have enough signups, we will provide some portables at the start/finish.
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Race starts at Peavine Parking Area.
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