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Kettlebell Kountdown

Name: Kettlebell Kountdown
Start: 2024-10-12
End: 2024-10-12
Location: Pelham

Pelham, United States • 12 Oct 2024

The Kettlebell Kountdown is a unique running event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Participants complete a one-mile loop while carrying a 20-pound kettlebell, with decreasing time limits for each lap. The race consists of 31 laps, totaling 50K, and runners must finish each lap within the designated time to avoid elimination. The last runner remaining or the fastest to complete lap 31 wins their division and receives a custom kettlebell trophy. All finishers who complete all laps receive a medal, and participants are provided with a t-shirt and pint glass at packet pickup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Pelham

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50 km

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Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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