Death by 5k Oak Mountain 2026 — Pelham, AL

Date
November 21, 2026
Location
Pelham, AL
Venue
200 Terrace Dr
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$165.00
Events
24 Hour Challenge
Includes
T-Shirt
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Death by 5k is coming back to Oak Mountain State Park! The first four years have been awesome so let's do it again! RunStrong Event's signature 24 hour challenge, Death by 5k requires participants to run ten 5ks, starting each 5k spaced 2.5 hours apart. The first 5k starts at 8 am, and subsequent 5ks start at 1030, 1, 330, 6, 830, 11, 130, 4, and 630 am. Participants need to be present at the start of each 5k, and have that 5k finished prior to the start of the subsequent 5k. This challenge is designed to test participants mentally and physically with physical fatigue, sleep deprivation, and running in the dark. (Headlamps, hand lights, or some other form of illumination will be required) Death by 5k Oak Mountain will start and finish near the Dogwood Pavilion at the South Trailhead.. The course will start on the Lake Trail, then continue onto Rattlesnake Ridge, making a counterclockwise loop back to the start. In between each 5k, participants will be able to sleep in their vehicles in

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Death by 5k Oak Mountain 2026 — Pelham, AL?

Death by 5k Oak Mountain 2026 — Pelham, AL takes place on November 21, 2026. The race is held in Pelham, Alabama.

Where is Death by 5k Oak Mountain 2026 — Pelham, AL held?

Death by 5k Oak Mountain 2026 — Pelham, AL is held at 200 Terrace Dr in Pelham, Alabama.

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