Alabama · 50K
Kettlebell Kountdown
Kettlebell Kountdown is a 50K event held in Pelham, Alabama. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Pelham, AL
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Pelham, Alabama
- Distances
- 50K
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- facebook.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
About the Kettlebell Kountdown
Kettlebell Kountdown is a unique 50K elimination-format event at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, in which runners repeat a marked one-mile loop 31 times while carrying a 20-pound kettlebell, with each lap's time limit shrinking as the day goes on. Only runners who complete all 31 laps earn an official finisher medal, and the top three men and women receive custom kettlebell trophies.
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Kettlebell Kountdown: common questions
- When is the Kettlebell Kountdown?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Kettlebell Kountdown held?
- In Pelham, Alabama.
- What distances does the Kettlebell Kountdown offer?
- 50K.
- How do I register for the Kettlebell Kountdown?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Kettlebell Kountdown?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open. $85 (from therunningbirds.com, checked September 28, 2026).
- What time does the Kettlebell Kountdown start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Kettlebell Kountdown?
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road.
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