Christmas Classic 5k
Christmas Classic 5k is a running and obstacle course race on December 19, 2026 in Pelham, AL, with entry fees from $20 to $45.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (149 days to go)
- Location
- 200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL
- Price
- $20–$45
- Sports
- RunningObstacle Course
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
56°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Helena, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pelham, AL
City Elevation
901 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Obstacle Course Racing
Obstacle course races (OCR) combine running over different terrain with a series of physical obstacles — walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, and crawls. The barrier to entry is lower than it looks.
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Christmas Classic 5k
Dec 19, 2026