Hold the Fort 10k
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Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Warrior Walk
The event takes place at Oak Mountain State Park, starting at the Dogwood Pavilion. The venue address is 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124 and participants enter through the park front gate. The event date is September 19, 2026. Check-in opens at 7:00 a.m.
The program includes timed road races and a community walk. Early packet pick-up is scheduled for September 19 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Full Moon BBQ, 2252 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham. Park admission is included with registration this year through a sponsor.
Distances
- 10 km timed race
- 5 km timed race
- 1 mile Warrior Walk
Proceeds for this edition are dedicated to raising $250,000 to complete construction of a Restoration Home to care for children rescued from human trafficking and to support related community training, development, and advocacy. Prizes include cash awards for the top overall male and female in the 10K and 5K, awards across 14 categories, a complimentary event t-shirt for the first 200 registrants while sizes last, and additional prize drawings. Route maps for the 10K and 5K are published on Strava. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
