Christmas Classic 5k
- Date Sat 20th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Pelham, Alabama
- Price $22.20 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the Christmas Classic 5k on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the stunning Oak Mountain State Park! This exciting event invites runners of all ages to join in on the fun, whether you're aiming for a personal best or enjoying a scenic hike around Double Oak Lake with family. The race is family-friendly and encourages child participation, making it the perfect festive outing for everyone.
The first 200 participants will receive exclusive Christmas Classic 5k swag, so be sure to register early! This year, you can choose between two thrilling finish lines: dive into the icy waters of the Polar Plunge, benefiting the Alabama Wildlife Center, or take a traditional route to the finish. Enjoy a spectacular kick-off with a Predator flyover from the center, meet local wildlife, and indulge in a delicious post-race brunch. Plus, don your tackiest sweater for a chance to win major awards! With a $5 admission gate fee to Oak Mountain State Park, this is a holiday celebration you won’t want to miss. Join us for a day of festive fun and community spirit at the Christmas Classic 5k!
The first 200 participants will receive exclusive Christmas Classic 5k swag, so be sure to register early! This year, you can choose between two thrilling finish lines: dive into the icy waters of the Polar Plunge, benefiting the Alabama Wildlife Center, or take a traditional route to the finish. Enjoy a spectacular kick-off with a Predator flyover from the center, meet local wildlife, and indulge in a delicious post-race brunch. Plus, don your tackiest sweater for a chance to win major awards! With a $5 admission gate fee to Oak Mountain State Park, this is a holiday celebration you won’t want to miss. Join us for a day of festive fun and community spirit at the Christmas Classic 5k!
Organiser's Description
Join us this holiday season for Finish Line Events Christmas Classic 5k at Oak Mountain State Park! Whether youre racing for a personal best or taking a scenic hike with your family around Double Oak Lake, this event offers something for everyone. This race is child participation friendly and encouraged! _Please note, our first 200 participants will receive custom Christmas Classic 5K swag. _THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT.
THIS RACE OFFERS TWO FINISH LINES!
For those that dare you can participate in the Polar Plunge Finish Line benefiting Alabama Wildlife Center. At the donations page, please make the $20 donation to be able to enjoy the icy waters. All proceeds will go directly to the Alabama Wildlife Center at Oak Mountain State Park.
OR
Do not worry about the donation and there will be a finish line for those that do not want to participate in the Polar Plunge. Just make sure to cheer when you see people make the icy jump!
All 5k participants can look forward to:
An Alabama Wildlife Center Predator flyover to kick off the race.
A chance to meet some of the centers birds and other local critters.
A delicious post-race brunch.
Incredible Christmas Classic 5k custom swag for our first 200 to register
A Polar Plunge to cool off
And dont forget about the Major awards for the best tackiest sweater!
This is a Holiday celebration you wont want to miss!
This will be a cupels event. A special thanks to our sponsors at SOUTHERNBIOTECH for making all 2025 Finish Line Events cup-less and providing our participants reusable race cups!
Please note all participants and those in attendance are required to pay a $5 admission gate fee to Oak Mountain State Park.
THIS RACE OFFERS TWO FINISH LINES!
For those that dare you can participate in the Polar Plunge Finish Line benefiting Alabama Wildlife Center. At the donations page, please make the $20 donation to be able to enjoy the icy waters. All proceeds will go directly to the Alabama Wildlife Center at Oak Mountain State Park.
OR
Do not worry about the donation and there will be a finish line for those that do not want to participate in the Polar Plunge. Just make sure to cheer when you see people make the icy jump!
All 5k participants can look forward to:
An Alabama Wildlife Center Predator flyover to kick off the race.
A chance to meet some of the centers birds and other local critters.
A delicious post-race brunch.
Incredible Christmas Classic 5k custom swag for our first 200 to register
A Polar Plunge to cool off
And dont forget about the Major awards for the best tackiest sweater!
This is a Holiday celebration you wont want to miss!
This will be a cupels event. A special thanks to our sponsors at SOUTHERNBIOTECH for making all 2025 Finish Line Events cup-less and providing our participants reusable race cups!
Please note all participants and those in attendance are required to pay a $5 admission gate fee to Oak Mountain State Park.
Races
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Christmas Classic 5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Christmas Classic 5K Tacky Sweater Socks
Sat 20th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$48.70
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Christmas Class 5k 12 & Under Registration
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Christmas Classic 5K Tacky Sweater Socks
Sat 20th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$22.20
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Candy Cane Challenge - Kids Event
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Candy Cane Challenge Swag
Sat 20th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$22.20
The Candy Cane Challenge will be for kids to enjoy the Christmas Classic in their own way! This will be post 5k and a cheerful back and forth collecting candy canes on a tree.
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