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Kettlebell Kountdown

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 10, 202650km
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Race date today
Oct 10, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Pelham · 50km
Entry fee
$75Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, October 10, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Kettlebell Kountdown race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Kettlebell Kountdown — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Now in its 3rd edition, this is a 50K with a unique format rarely seen at other races.

This year, the top 3 men and women each receive a custom kettlebell.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Kettlebell Kountdown runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Kettlebell Kountdown — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Kettlebell Kountdown course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
EventStart
Ultra50km08:00
START

Oak Mountain State Park, Lakeside Pavilion

Pelham, AL

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL

Finish · Google Maps

Cutoff
Time limit (30 minutes → 16 minutes) for each mile loop, if you miss it, you are eliminated.

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Hold a 20-pound kettlebell and run 31 laps (50K) of a 1-mile loop, losing time limit for each lap.

Course consists of 31 laps of a 1-mile loop within Oak Mountain State Park, for a total distance of 50K (31 miles).

Participants must carry a 9kg (20-pound) kettlebell for the entire race.

Each lap has a time limit, which gets progressively shorter.

The limit for lap 1 is 30 minutes, but by lap 30 it drops to 16 minutes, and failing to complete a lap within the set time results in elimination.

The final, 31st lap, however, has no separate time limit.

Typical race-season temperature: around 18°C (64°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Kettlebell Kountdown race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Race-day pickup (6:30–7:40 a.m.) at the parking lot by the southern trailhead near Oak Mountain State Park’s Lakeside Pavilion; bring photo ID

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startLakeside Pavilion, Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, AL (near south trailhead parking lot)
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system for Pelham, Alabama; Kettlebell Kountdown is a rural trail race reached…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Lakeside Pavilion, Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, AL (near south trailhead parking lot)

State park trailhead; no public transit, car access only. Packet pickup 6:30-7:40am, race starts 8:00am.

Official ultrasignup page confirms date (Oct 10, 2026) and location directly.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Lakeside Pavilion (1-mile loop course repeated, e.g. 31 laps for the 50K)

Finish co-located with start.

Map

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system for Pelham, Alabama; Kettlebell Kountdown is a rural trail race reached only by car. Standard cash/card is accepted for any parking at the venue, but there is no local transit card to obtain.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

In October, average temperatures in the Pelham area are mild, with daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows around 12°C (53°F),

but conditions can vary and include rain, so preparation is needed.

The race goes on rain or shine.

Check-in is at the south trailhead parking lot near Lakeside Pavilion at the start, in Oak Mountain State Park,

where runners must bring photo ID to pick up their bib between 6:30 and 7:40 AM on race day.

The start time is 8:00 AM.

Times are local to Pelham. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Pelham car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Pelham car rental (Qeeq)

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Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Pelham with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Pelham.

Total cost and budget for Kettlebell Kountdown

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Kettlebell Kountdown

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Pelham runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Kettlebell Kountdown

FAQ
When does Kettlebell Kountdown 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 10, 2026 in Pelham, AL, United States.

How much is the Kettlebell Kountdown 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $75.

What distances does Kettlebell Kountdown 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Kettlebell Kountdown 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Kettlebell Kountdown 2026 start?

Oak Mountain State Park, Lakeside Pavilion.

What are the Kettlebell Kountdown 2026 cutoff times?

Time limit (30 minutes → 16 minutes) for each mile loop, if you miss it, you are eliminated.

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