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

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, November 16th, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. This year's race begins at the Fishing Pavilion at the back gate of Oak Mountain State Park. Check-in starts at 7 a.m.

Early packet pick-up will be on Friday, November 15, from 3 p.m. 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 175 people to sign up (sizes subject to availability) 
  * Road Run in beautiful Oak Mountain State Park: This year, Park Admission is included with your registration! (Thanks Mills Pharmacy!)
  * Awards for 14 categories
  * Every runner and walker has a chance to win an awesome 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.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6313222846

5K Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6313249534

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