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The BlackWatch Braveheart Challenge is a 6+ mile trail race through Oak Mountain State Park with over 20 obstacles. This event will challenge your speed, strength, and stamina. Race by yourself or with a team!

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Blackwatch Braveheart Challenge
Obstacle Course

  • 6+ Miles
  • 20+ Obstacles
  • RACE CATEGORY

    COMPETITIVE Heats

    RACE COURSE

    • Blackwatch Braveheart Challenge Obstacle Course

    START TIME

    • 8:00AM

    AGE REQUIREMENT

    • Ages 14+
      • Ages 14  & 15 must race with an adult

    PRICE

    • $55-75

    WHAT’S INCLUDED

    • Race T-Shirt
    • Finisher Medal
    • Chip Timing
    • Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Female Competitive racers who successfully complete all obstacles.

    RACE NOTES

    Race Schedule

    • 7-8 am Race packet pickup at Oak Mountain
    • 8 am Competitive heats begin
    • 9 am Open heats begin
    • 9:45 am Awards Ceremony
    • Afternoon Post-race Party: TBA

    • We recommend that all athletes registering for the Competitive heats be able to run a 5k in 30 minutes or less.
    • All race participants will wear timing chips, but racers can choose between Competitive or Open heats. If you are racing to win, register for an earlier Competitive heat.

    OPEN Heats

    RACE COURSE

    • Blackwatch Braveheart Challenge Obstacle Course

    START TIME

    • 9:00AM

    AGE REQUIREMENT

    • Ages 14+
      • Ages 14  & 15 must race with an adult

    PRICE

    • $55-75

    WHAT’S INCLUDED

    • Race T-Shirt
    • Finisher Medal
    • Chip Timing

    RACE NOTES

    Race Schedule

    • 7-8 am Race packet pickup at Oak Mountain
    • 8 am Competitive heats begin
    • 9 am Open heats begin
    • 9:45 am Awards Ceremony
    • Afternoon Post-race Party: TBA

    • We recommend that all athletes registering for the Competitive heats be able to run a 5k in 30 minutes or less.
    • All race participants will wear timing chips, but racers can choose between Competitive or Open heats. If you are racing to win, register for an earlier Competitive heat.

    RACE ORGANIZER

    Blackwatch Sports Performance

    (205) 518-6591

    ryan@blackwatchsports.com

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    RACE AID

  • One Aid Station at the registration tent with ATV to access the course for help.
  • SPECTATORS

  • FREE. Restricted to Start/Finish line area.
  • PARKING

  • FREE. Parking available on site.
  • AFTER PARTY

  • TBA on raceday!
  • PHOTO GALLERY

    SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

  • Sponsor opportunities available.

  • Email Taylor Kelley at taylor@blackwatchsports.com or give us call at 205-518-6591
  • VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

  • We are in need of volunteers for the Braveheart Challenge!

  • Volunteers can get school service hours for their time.

  • If you are interested, please email taylor@blackwatchsports.com.
  • OTHER

  • A portion of each registration benefits H4G: Hope for Gabe and No Excuses Charitable Fund

  • Packet Pick-Up at Blackwatch Sports Performance Address: 19220 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242
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