Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Warrior Walk

Pelham, AL

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2019

5K10K1 Mile

About the Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Warrior Walk

The courses run through Oak Mountain State Park, on roads that wind through wooded terrain. The tree cover and quiet surroundings feel removed from the surrounding area. Several distance options mean the morning works for serious runners and casual walkers alike, and the race benefits an organization working with children rescued from human trafficking, so the cause sits close to the surface.

Packet pickup happens the evening before at a Full Moon BBQ in Pelham, a practical stop if you want to avoid race-morning chaos. Check-in opens early on race day at the Dogwood Pavilion inside the front gate. Park admission is covered by registration, so spectators are the only ones who need to sort out entry separately.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

101finishers

18:47winner

32:07median

1:18:28cutoff

Top 3: Richard Baxter (18:47) · Ian Gray (19:53) · Tara Baxter (20:19)

10K · 2025 results

54finishers

35:46winner

57:52median

2:04:03cutoff

Top 3: Michael Smith (35:46) · Faith Scardino (41:35) · Howard Cook Hoelscher (41:38)

The Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Warrior Walk has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/19/2026 08:00$35

10K9/19/2026 08:00$40

1 Mile9/19/2026 08:00$30

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Common Questions About the Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Warrior Walk

Will I finish last at the Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Warrior Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:07, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:18:28, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Warrior Walk a good first 5K?

It is a small race (101 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Hold the Fort 10K, 5K, & 1 Mile Warrior Walk?

The 5K winner ran 18:47 while the median finisher took 32:07. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.