Christmas Classic 5k at Oak Mountain State Park
- Date Sat 20th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Pelham, Alabama
- Price $22.20 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday spirit at the Christmas Classic 5k on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, at the beautiful Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Shelby. This festive event invites runners of all levels to join in the fun, whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying a scenic hike around Double Oak Lake with your family. The race is family-friendly, encouraging children to participate, and features two exciting finish lines! For the adventurous, there's a chance to take the Polar Plunge, benefiting the Alabama Wildlife Center, with a $20 donation. Alternatively, participants can opt for a traditional finish line and cheer on those making the icy leap.
Expect an exhilarating atmosphere with an Alabama Wildlife Center Predator flyover to kick off the race, opportunities to meet local wildlife, and a delightful post-race brunch. Plus, every participant will receive awesome Christmas Classic swag and the chance to win awards for the tackiest holiday sweater! Don't miss out on this joyous holiday celebration that combines fitness with fun. Just a reminder, all attendees will need to pay a $5 admission gate fee to Oak Mountain State Park. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event!
Expect an exhilarating atmosphere with an Alabama Wildlife Center Predator flyover to kick off the race, opportunities to meet local wildlife, and a delightful post-race brunch. Plus, every participant will receive awesome Christmas Classic swag and the chance to win awards for the tackiest holiday sweater! Don't miss out on this joyous holiday celebration that combines fitness with fun. Just a reminder, all attendees will need to pay a $5 admission gate fee to Oak Mountain State Park. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event!
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! We will simply ask those for the need for speed to start at the front of the line!
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 swag
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 swag
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 Swag
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 Swag
Sat 20th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$22.20
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Candy Cane Challenge - Kids Event
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
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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