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King of the Mountain

August 15, 2026 • Pelham, AL

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About this race

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. NORTH TRAILHEAD NORTH TRAILHEAD NORTH TRAILHEAD

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