Health & Fitness
Annual Hold The Fort Races Saturday: What To Know
The annual Hold the Fort Races are this Saturday, to help raise $1.5 million for Blanket Fort Hope's restorative therapeutic housing center.
SHELBY COUNTY, AL — The annual Hold the Fort 5K and 10K races are this Saturday, sponsored in part by Vestavia's Mills Pharmacy. The races begin at Oak Mountain State Park at 8 a.m.
Proceeds this year are dedicated to raising $1.5 million to construct Blanket Fort Hope's restorative therapeutic housing center and ensure ongoing operations in training, development, and advocacy in the community.
Runners can receive:
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- $250 Cash Prizes for the top 10k Male & Female
- Complimentary event t-shirt
- Road Run in beautiful Oak Mountain State Park
- Prizes for 14 categories
- A chance to win prizes for every runner
- Free Park Access
To register for the race, runners can visit the race website.
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