Run For Kids Challenge
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Run for Kids Challenge
The Run for Kids Challenge is a trail running event held May 8, 2027 at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The event is organized by Southeastern Trail Runs and donates 100% of race proceeds beyond basic expenses to the charity Smile-A-Mile. Organizers report that cumulative donations have passed $100,000 and some years have raised up to $18,000 in additional runner donations. Swag cutoff is April 14 and registration closes May 5.
The event includes multiple race options:
- 12 hour trail challenge
- 10K
- Kids Half 0.5 mile
The course is a 3.4 mile loop around Double Oak Lake, with the start area at the Cedar Pavilion near the lake. The route follows roads and footpaths around the lake and over the dam, passes beach and marina areas, and returns to the pavilion where an aid station is located. Runners must pass under the timing arch each lap for the lap to count. Timing uses HuTag ankle timing chips; wearing crew length socks is recommended so the chip sits on the sock. Packet pickup and late registration are available at Mountain High Outfitters and at the Cedar Pavilion. Awards are given overall and in age categories for the 10K and 12 hour events, with finisher awards for 12 hour finishers. The Kids Half has no entry fee and is sponsored by The F.A.R.M. Functional Athletic Rehabilitation & Movement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
