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

🏞️ Event Location

Oak Mountain State Park

200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124

📅 Race Day Details

• Date: Saturday, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
• Time: From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Location: The race begins at the DOGWOOD Pavilion.
• Check-in: Starts at 7 a.m.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Date: Friday, September 19
• Time: From 3 to 7 p.m.
• Location: Full Moon BBQ in Pelham
• Address: 2252 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124

💖 Race Purpose

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.

🏆 Prizes and Awards

• Cash Prizes: For the top overall 10K Male & Female
• Cash Prizes: For the top overall 5K Male & Female
• Event T-Shirt: Complimentary for the first 250 people to sign up (sizes subject to availability)
• Awards: Given for 14 categories

🌲 Park Admission

Road Run in beautiful Oak Mountain State Park: Park Admission is included with your registration this year! (Thanks Mills Pharmacy!)

🎁 Additional Opportunities

Every runner and walker has a chance to win a fabulous prize!

🔗 More Information

Learn more about Oak Mountain State Park.

👥 Spectator Entry

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.

🗺️ Race Maps

10K Map:

5K Map:

📧 Sponsorship Opportunities

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

🚀 Register Now

Visit Hold the Fort Race Registration for more details and to register!