Harry's King of the Hill

King of The Hill : Pyalong, VIC (31 October 2026)

King of The Hill is a last-person-standing hill running event held near Pyalong, Victoria. Competitors repeatedly complete a hill circuit once every hour; the race continues hourly until only one participant remains. The format requires each runner to finish the circuit within the hour to remain in the event.

The course is a 4.2 km loop with about 300 m of elevation gain. The route includes two major climbs and one very steep descent, with predominantly grassy and uneven terrain and sections of small rocks.

Event entries are limited to a set field of challengers and include a designated rest and refuel station for each competitor. Tickets list included items such as on-site physio and ice bath recovery access, live results tracking, professional event photography, finisher medals with personalised engraving, and a small allocation of support passes per competitor. Medical staff are present on site. The event is also live streamed and has provided extended hourly livestream coverage in previous editions.

Age and participation rules require entrants to be 18 years or older. Failure to complete a lap within the hour or withdrawal from the circuit results in elimination. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.