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

🏞️ Event 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 20, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. This year's race begins at the DOGWOOD Pavillion. You will enter the FRONT gate of Oak Mountain State Park. Check-in starts at 7 a.m.

📦 Packet Pickup

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

❤️ Mission Statement

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.

🏆 Race Incentives

• Prizes: Cash prizes for the top overall 10k Male & Female
• Complimentary T-shirt: For first 250 people to sign up (sizes subject to availability)
• Park Access: Park Admission is included with your registration this year! (Thanks Mills Pharmacy!)
• Awards: Awards for 14 categories. Every runner and walker has a chance to win a fabulous prize!

🌳 Park Information

Learn more about Oak Mountain State Park.

👥 Spectator Information

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.

🗺️ Maps

10K Map: [link to map]

5K Map: [link to map]

📧 Sponsorship Inquiry

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

🔗 Registration

For more details and to register for the race, visit this link.