5 walking events in Pelham, Alabama
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Pelham Strong Walk AND 5K
- Take advantage of the early registration to receive $5 off your race(s) through March 31st. *
Title Sponsor: Gameday Men's Health Pelham
Join us for an exciting event that combines fitness, faith, and fun! Lace up your sneakers and get ready to run or walk for a good cause. The Pelham Strong Walk & 5K will take place at Pelham City Park located at 2020 Ball Park Road, Pelham, AL, USA. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just enjoy a leisurely stroll, this event is open to people of all ages and fitness levels. This race is organized by Pelham Strong.
1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.
8:00 AM - 5K
8:45 AM - 5K awards/recognition
10:00 AM - Opening Ceremonies
10:15 AM - Baseball/Softball Competitions
Midnight - Paul Revere 1M Midnight Run
5K ONLY - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place medals will be awarded to the fastest times of both male and female participants in the following age categories:
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
Paul Revere 1M Midnight Run -- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place medals will be awarded to the fastest times of both male and female participants (there are no age categories for these events).
What is included in your race packets for all races:
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Finisher Medal
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Individually Numbered Bib
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Chip Timed
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Race t-shirt (optional) -- note the midnight run/walk comes with a special America 250th commemorative T-shirt
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Admission to the Home Run Derby
Pre-Race Registration and Packet Pick-up:
Pelham Public Library
2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham, AL 35124
Makerspace on the 1st Floor
Friday April 17th from 1PM until 4PM
If you plan to register on-site: Registration will be Cashless (Credit Card Only), please plan to register prior to arriving to speed up the packet pick-up process.
Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-up: For those who are not able to attend pre-race registration and packet pick-up, this will begin promptly at 7:00 AM on Saturday April 18, 2026 near the start/finish line at the Pelham City Park.
Water Stations: Located at the Start/Finish line and throughout the course.
Sponsorship opportunities: If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact Pelham Strong at [email protected].
Homerun Derby order of events:
10:00 AM beginning with the Pelham Police Department vs Pelham Fire Department
Followed by Pelham Rec Baseball 6U, 8U, 10U, and 12U
Ending with 18+
Pelham Rec Coaches and former players (limited to 20 spots): 2:00 PM approximately - 18+ OVER THE FENCE (200 feet) distance (wooden bats only)
PLEASE NOTE -- the hitting competitions are hidden, please contact [email protected] for additional information. Pelham Park & Rec will be emailing all coaches after the spring teams are set, and there will be a unique URL to register players.
Participating hitters will need to provide their own helmets, helmets are mandatory. ALL bats will be inspected to make sure they meet typical league regulation standards (18+ = ONLY WOODEN BATS). Each participant will receive 1 minute to hit as many home runs as possible, and each participant will be able to take one 30 second break at any point during their 1 minute. Your age will be based on the age as of the day of the event April 18, 2026. All rounds will take place on Field 4 at the Pelham City Park.
Cancellation Statement:
Your entry fee is non-refundable. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds, rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Pelham Park & Rec Foundation.
All proceeds from this event will go to the Pelham Park & Rec Foundation and used to provide assistance to families for rec sports registration costs and/or equipment for players.
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Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Welcome to the 45^th Annual Peavine Falls Run. This iconic event is a 4th of July tradition in Central Alabama. Why go to Atlanta and run (walk) with 60,000 people when you can visit the beautiful Oak Mountain State Park, run with a few hundred of your closest friends, enjoy a great race on a fun course, and have a great time all the way around!
Shirts
Participants receive a gender-neutral shirt designed especially for this race. You must register by June 20 to guarantee receiving a shirt.
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Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Race start is at North Trailhead
Beginning with a short service road start, runners will quickly sort themselves before entering the single track of Blue Trail. After some rolling uphill, you will take a hard left up one of Oak Mountain's gnarliest climbs, and my favorite training hill, Outback Highway! Once summitted, good news, the most grueling stretch is behind you. But you still have 2.5 miles of rugged Alabama terrain. After the next, shorter, and gentler hill, you will crest over onto one of my favorite top-outs with boulders towards a slippery pine straw downhill. Next is a walk-worthy climb to your halfway point, your water station, and the crown of this race: King's Chair! After a quarter mile of mostly runnable trail, you will come to your second toughest, but final climb to Eagles Nest. From there, it's about a half mile of technical downhill till you get back to Red Road for a fast finish. But make sure you watch your ankles here!
So, come test your grit with the Southeast's toughest 5k. ~1,100 feet of climbing, and descending over only 3.1 miles, on Oak Mountain's rugged terrain.
Race start is at North Trailhead
Website
AllTrails
Strava
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Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Oak Mountain State Park.
200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124
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, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. This year's race begins at the DOGWOOD Pavilion. You will enter the FRONT gate of Oak Mountain State Park. Check-in starts at 7 a.m.
Early packet pick-up will be on Friday, September 19, from 3 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.
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Cash prizes for the top overall 10k Male & Female
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Cash prizes for the top overall 5K Male & Female
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Complimentary event t-shirt for first 200 people to sign up (sizes subject to availability)
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Road Run in beautiful Oak Mountain State Park: Park Admission is included with your registration this year! (Thanks Mills Pharmacy!)
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Awards for 14 categories
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Every runner and walker has a chance to win a fabulous 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.strava.com/routes/3388272267858096642
5K Map:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3388271359372016196
If you are interested in sponsoring, please email [email protected].
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Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Join us for the 4th Annual Impact Road Race!
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This timed 5K and 10K, along with a 1 Mile Fun Run
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Oak Mountain State Park, Birmingham, Alabama
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Saturday, October 3, 2026,
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8 am to 10 am
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Packet Pickup begins at 7 am
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All races will be on a ROAD COURSE.
You can qualify for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race!
We are proud to be a USATF-certified event. USATF Certification Numbers: 5K - AL25028JE 10K - AL25027JE
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Important note: The races are run on open roads. Please be aware of your surroundings and do not block vehicle traffic.
The Impact Road Race helps raise funds for Seeds of Impact, whose mission is to equip moms in recovery to break generational cycles and foster healthy family relationships through transformative and FREE parenting education and unwavering support. To learn more about our mission, visit www.seedsofimpact.org.
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Gift card prizes for the top overall 10K & 5K Male & Female
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Race event t-shirt & swag bag for first 125 people to check in (sizes subject to availability)
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Awards for 14 categories plus finisher medals
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Every runner and walker has a chance to win a wonderful prize from one of our awesome sponsors!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
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