Alabama · 5K
Death by 5k Oak Mountain
Death by 5k Oak Mountain is a 5K event held in Pelham, Alabama. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026. About 310 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- Pelham, AL
- Field size
- ~310 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Location
- Pelham, Alabama
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 310 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the Death by 5k Oak Mountain
Death by 5k is coming back to Oak Mountain State Park! The first four years have been awesome so let's do it again! RunStrong Event's signature 24 hour challenge, Death by 5k requires participants to run ten 5ks, starting each 5k spaced 2.5 hours apart. The first 5k starts at 8 am, and subsequent 5ks start at 1030, 1, 330, 6, 830, 11, 130, 4, and 630 am. Participants need to be present at the start of each 5k, and have that 5k finished prior to the start of the subsequent 5k. This challenge is …
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Death by 5k Oak Mountain: common questions
- When is the Death by 5k Oak Mountain?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Where is the Death by 5k Oak Mountain held?
- In Pelham, Alabama.
- What distances does the Death by 5k Oak Mountain offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Death by 5k Oak Mountain?
- About 310 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Death by 5k Oak Mountain?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Death by 5k Oak Mountain?
- Yes — registration is open. $165 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Death by 5k Oak Mountain start?
- 8:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Death by 5k Oak Mountain?
- Loop course; Trail surface.
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