Christmas Classic 5k
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL
- Distance
- Christmas Classic 5k · Christmas Class 5k 12 & Under Registration · Candy Cane Challenge - Kids Event
From the Organizer
Join us this holiday season for Finish Line Event’s Christmas Classic 5k at Oak Mountain State Park! Whether you’re racing for a personal best or taking a scenic hike with your family around Double Oak Lake, this event offers something for everyone. This race is child participation friendly and encouraged! Please note, our first 200 participants will receive custom Christmas Classic 5K swag. This event will sell out.
This race offers TWO FINISH LINES!
For those that dare you can participate in the Polar Plunge Finish Line benefiting Alabama Wildlife Center. At the donations page, please make the $20 donation to be able to enjoy the icy waters. All proceeds will go directly to the Alabama Wildlife Center at Oak Mountain State Park.
OR
Do not worry about the donation and there will be a finish line for those that do not want to participate in the Polar Plunge. Just make sure to cheer when you see people make the icy jump!
All 5k participants can look forward to:
• An Alabama Wildlife Center Predator flyover to kick off the race.
• A chance to meet some of the center’s birds and other local critters.
• A delicious post-race brunch.
• Incredible Christmas Classic 5k custom swag for our first 200 to register
• A Polar Plunge to cool off
• And don’t forget about the “Major awards” for the best tackiest sweater!
This is a Holiday celebration you won’t want to miss!
This will be a cupels event. A special thanks to our sponsors at SouthernBiotech for making all 2025 Finish Line Events cup-less and providing our participants reusable race cups!
Please note all participants and those in attendance are required to pay a $5 admission gate fee to Oak Mountain State Park.
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- What is the Christmas Classic 5k?
- Christmas Classic 5k is a running event held in Pelham, AL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Christmas Classic 5k?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Pelham, AL at 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Christmas Classic 5k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Christmas Classic 5k
Dec 19, 2026