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Peavine Falls Run

Name: Peavine Falls Run
Start: 2026-07-04
End: 2026-07-04
Location: Pelham

Pelham, United States • 4 Jul 2026

BTC Peavine Falls Run : Pelham, AL

The Peavine Falls Run is the 45th annual race held on July 4, 2026 at Oak Mountain State Park, Dogwood Pavilion in Pelham, Alabama. The event is described as a local Fourth of July tradition in Central Alabama and typically attracts a field of a few hundred participants.

The main event is an 8.2 mile running race. The course is chip timed. Walkers are accommodated with a separate start and are asked to check in as walkers. Participants receive a gender-neutral shirt designed for the race.

Registration details listed for the event include an opening date of 2025-11-17, a closing date of 2026-01-01, and a registration fee of $35.00. The organizer notes a shirt-related registration date in the event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Pelham

Race information

Registration

8 mi

8.2 Mile Run

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

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