In 77 days · Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Oak Mountain State Park - Dogwood Pavillion throught the Front gate of Oak Mountain state park., Pelham AL
5K · 10K · 1 Mile
About this race
🌳 Location
Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124
🏁 Race Details
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 19, 2026, 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.
📍 Packet Pick-Up
- Date: Early packet pick-up will be on Friday, September 18,
- Time: 3 to 7 p.m.
- Location: Full Moon BBQ in Pelham
- Address: 2252 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124
💖 Mission &: Proceeds
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.
🏆 Awards &: Prizes
- Prizes: Cash prizes for the top overall 10k Male &: Female
- Awards: Cash prizes for the top overall 5K Male &: Female
- T-Shirt: Complimentary event t-shirt for first 200 people to sign up (sizes subject to availability)
- Awards &: More: Awards for 14 categories &: every runner and walker has a chance to win a fabulous prize!
🗺️ Race Maps
🙌 Special Thanks
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.
📧 Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in sponsoring, please email info@blanketforthope.org.
🌐 Learn More
For more information about Oak Mountain State Park, click here.
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