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