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Name: Newcastle Cross Country - King Of The Mountain
Start: 2025-06-28
End: 2025-06-28
Location: Richmond Vale

Richmond Vale, Australia • 28 Jun 2025

The King of the Mountain is an annual cross-country endurance event organized by Newcastle Cross Country. Participants run a challenging 25-kilometer course along bush tracks and fire trails, starting from the summit of Mt. Sugarloaf, descending to Wakefield, and returning via the same trail.

The event features aid stations with refreshments, professional medical support, and finish-line amenities like hot soup and medals for top finishers. Open to runners aged 18 and over, it offers free entry for members and a fee for non-members. The event emphasizes community, endurance, and outdoor adventure, attracting runners from various backgrounds to test their limits in a scenic mountain setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Australia Richmond Vale

Race information

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25 km

25 Kilometers

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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