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Run For Kids Challenge

Pelham, United States • 3 May 2025

The Run for Kids Challenge is a fundraising running event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, on May 3, 2025. It features a 12-hour race and a 10K race, starting at the Cedar Pavilion. The event supports Smile-A-Mile, an organization dedicated to helping children with cancer and their families.

Participants can also join a Kids Half race, a half-mile fun run for children, which is free of charge. The course is a 3.4-mile loop around the lake, with runners completing multiple laps depending on their race category. All proceeds beyond basic expenses are donated to Smile-A-Mile, making it a meaningful event for runners and the community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Pelham

Race information

Website Registration
12 hr
12 Hour Challenge
10 km
10k
Kids Half
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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