Kettlebell Kountdown
Pelham, United States • 1 Nov 2025
Event overview
Kettlebell Kountdown on November 1, 2025 is an elimination running event organized by The Running Birds at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The competition covers 31 miles (50K) made up of repeated one-mile loops. Each loop must be completed while carrying a provided 20-pound kettlebell. All participants must be at least 18 years old. Packet pickup and the start/finish area are at the Lakeside Pavilion near the south trailhead parking inside the park.
Format, rules, and logistics
Runners complete one-mile laps with a kettlebell; failure to finish a lap within the event time limits results in elimination. At least one hand must remain in contact with the kettlebell during each lap. The kettlebell may not be attached to clothing or gear, placed in a bag, dragged with ropes, thrown, or carried with outside assistance while on the course. Runners may rest the kettlebell on the ground but must pick it up to advance it. Crew support and personal aid stations are allowed only in the start/finish area between laps; no pacers are allowed on the course. The final lap has no time limit for a solo finisher, and finisher medals are awarded only to competitors who complete all 31 laps. Runners receive a custom t-shirt at packet pickup and a custom kettlebell is awarded to the male and female winners. The event is rain or shine; later laps may be in low light so a headlamp is recommended. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.