Event Overview
King of The Hill is a last-person-standing running challenge held near Pyalong, Victoria, on 31 October 2026. The format is simple: runners complete a 4.2km circuit up and down the hill, starting each lap on the hour. If you miss the time cutoff or fail to make the next start, your event ends. The winner is the final participant still completing hourly laps.
What the Course Demands
This event is built around repeated climbing and descending, with sources describing a loop featuring major climbs and a steep descent. Each lap includes substantial vertical gain, reported as 300m on the organiser site and 266m on the registration page, so pacing and foot placement matter from the first hour. As the hours accumulate, consistency and the ability to manage fatigue across identical loops become decisive.
Who This Event Suits Best
King of The Hill suits runners who want an ultra-style endurance test where the distance is open-ended and the challenge is repeating the same demanding loop. It can work for athletes aiming to complete a set number of hours as well as those targeting a long run into the day-night cycle. It is best approached with prior experience handling sustained climbs and extended time on feet.
