Calling all zombies—big and small!! We’re thrilled to announce year two of Arthur’s Army 5K & Fun Run, happening September 26 at the beautiful Oak Mountain State Park! While every race we host holds special meaning, this one is especially close to our hearts. The event honors the life and legacy of Arthur James Doss, the beloved son of our co-race director, Nick, and his wife. Arthur was born two and a half years ago, and though his time here was short, his impact was immense. Arthur’s name means “bear”—a powerful symbol of strength and courage. That’s exactly how we hope you’ll run this race: with the strength and courage that defined his name and spirit. Proceeds from the event will benefit Rachel’s Gift, an organization that walked alongside the Doss family from day one and continues to support families through unimaginable loss. Now, we run to give back. Join us in honoring Arthur, supporting a meaningful cause, and celebrating life—with plenty of legendary swag and a zombie-worthy after party you won’t want to miss. And the best part? Your registration not only supports a powerful cause, but also hooks you up with some serious perks: an awesome race shirt, a finisher’s award, and even a free Kona Ice to cool down after you cross the line. We’ll have food, drinks, and a jumpy house for the kids, making this a full-on family celebration you won’t want to miss! Let’s run together for Arthur—with hearts full and feet flying.
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:00
$65.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$55.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
09:30
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Pelham.
Learn more about the host city, Pelham.
Pelham is a city in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. The population was 24,318 at the 2020 census. It incorporated on July 10, 1964, and is a suburb located in the Birmingham metropolitan area, Alabama which was home to nearly 1.2 million residents as of the 2020 census. It was named for Confederate Civil War officer John Pelham.
Read more launchAll-time top performances and historical records for Arthur’s Army 5K and Fun Run.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Greg Reeves | '25 | 00:25:23 | |
| 🥈 | Dusty Davis | '25 | 00:27:05 | |
| 🥉 | Andrew Dahl | '25 | 00:27:17 | |
| 4 | Tylor Streett | '25 | 00:29:20 | |
| 5 | Patrick Ritchey | '25 | 00:29:40 | |
| 6 | Tyler Scozzaro | '25 | 00:32:05 | |
| 7 | Chuk Bible | '25 | 00:34:42 | |
| 8 | Gregory Hartsfield | '25 | 00:37:21 | |
| 9 | Dale Douglas | '25 | 00:42:33 | |
| 10 | Brian Faircloth | '25 | 00:45:18 |
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