Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Warrior Walk
- Date Sat 16th November 2024
- Location Pelham, Alabama
- Price $30.00 - $40.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Warrior Walk on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, at the stunning Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama! Kicking off at 8 a.m., this annual event offers participants a choice between a timed 5K or 10K race, along with a family-friendly 1-Mile Warrior Walk. With check-in starting at 7 a.m. and early packet pick-up available at Full Moon BBQ on November 15th, you're all set for a fantastic day!
This year, the event aims to raise $250,000 to support the construction of a Restoration Home for children rescued from human trafficking, making your participation vital for this important cause. Enjoy the beautiful park scenery as you run or walk, and take advantage of the included park admission with your registration! Be among the first 175 to sign up and receive a complimentary event t-shirt, plus a chance to win cash prizes in various categories. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of community, competition, and compassion!
This year, the event aims to raise $250,000 to support the construction of a Restoration Home for children rescued from human trafficking, making your participation vital for this important cause. Enjoy the beautiful park scenery as you run or walk, and take advantage of the included park admission with your registration! Be among the first 175 to sign up and receive a complimentary event t-shirt, plus a chance to win cash prizes in various categories. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of community, competition, and compassion!
Organiser's Description
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 [https://fullmoonbbq.com/locations/pelham-oak-mtn/]
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. [http://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 [https://www.alapark.com/parks/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 [https://www.alapark.com/parks/oak-mountain-state-park/entrance-fees-and-annual-passes]
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 [email protected].
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 [https://fullmoonbbq.com/locations/pelham-oak-mtn/]
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. [http://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 [https://www.alapark.com/parks/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 [https://www.alapark.com/parks/oak-mountain-state-park/entrance-fees-and-annual-passes]
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 [email protected].
Races
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Hold the Fort 5K
Incl. T-Shirts (Sizes Subject to Availability)
Sat 16th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$35.00
This run will be timed. All proceeds will benefit Blanket Fort Hope, a 501c3 dedicated to restoring child survivors of human trafficking. -
Hold the Fort 10k
Incl. T-Shirt (Sizes Subject to Availability)
Sat 16th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$40.00
This run will be timed and will take place on the same course as the 5k event. All proceeds will benefit Blanket Fort Hope, a 501c3 dedicated to restoring child survivors of human trafficking. -
Hold the Fort 1 Mile Warrior Walk
Incl. T-Shirt (Sizes Subject to Availability)
Sat 16th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$30.00
The 1 Mile will not be timed and will take place on the same course as the 5K event, starting 30 or so minutes after the 5K starts. All proceeds will benefit Blanket Fort Hope, a 501c3 dedicated to restoring child survivors of human trafficking.
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