Hold the Fort 10k
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Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Warrior Walk
Hold the Fort is a set of running events held at Oak Mountain State Park, starting at the Dogwood Pavilion and accessed through the park front gate in Pelham, Alabama. The program includes timed road races and a non timed walk that use the same course.
Distances included:
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 1 mile Warrior Walk
Proceeds benefit Blanket Fort Hope, a 501c3 organization focused on restoring child survivors of human trafficking. The event fundraiser includes a stated goal of raising $250,000 to complete construction of a Restoration Home and to support ongoing community training, development, and advocacy.
Event features noted by the organizer include park admission included with registration through a sponsor, cash prizes for the top overall 5K and 10K male and female finishers, awards across 14 categories, and complimentary event t shirts for the first 200 registrants. Course maps are available on Strava. The 1 mile walk is held on the same course as the 5K and is not timed; the 5K and 10K are timed events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
