Christmas Classic 5k at Oak Mountain State Park
- Date Sat 20th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Pelham, Alabama
- Price $16.90 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the Christmas Classic 5k at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Shelby, on Saturday, December 20th, 2025! This festive event is perfect for everyone, whether you're racing for a personal best or enjoying a scenic hike around Double Oak Lake with family and friends. The race welcomes participants of all ages, making it a fantastic opportunity to get into the holiday spirit together.
Participants can look forward to a thrilling experience that includes two exciting finish lines: one for those who dare to make a splash in the Polar Plunge, benefiting the Alabama Wildlife Center, and another for those who prefer to stay dry. Kick off the race with an exhilarating flyover from the Alabama Wildlife Center, meet some amazing local wildlife, and enjoy a delicious post-race brunch. Don't forget to wear your tackiest Christmas sweater for a chance to win major awards! With incredible swag and a cup-less initiative supported by SOUTHERNBIOTECH, this is an event you wonβt want to miss. Just remember to bring $5 for admission to the park and get ready for a memorable holiday celebration!
Participants can look forward to a thrilling experience that includes two exciting finish lines: one for those who dare to make a splash in the Polar Plunge, benefiting the Alabama Wildlife Center, and another for those who prefer to stay dry. Kick off the race with an exhilarating flyover from the Alabama Wildlife Center, meet some amazing local wildlife, and enjoy a delicious post-race brunch. Don't forget to wear your tackiest Christmas sweater for a chance to win major awards! With incredible swag and a cup-less initiative supported by SOUTHERNBIOTECH, this is an event you wonβt want to miss. Just remember to bring $5 for admission to the park and get ready for a memorable holiday celebration!
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.
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