Riordan King of the Mountain

Wycheproof, Australia • 27 Sep 2025

Riordan King of the Mountain takes place in Wycheproof, Victoria, Australia, and is billed as Australia’s Toughest Foot Race. Held at Mount Wycheproof, the smallest mountain, the King of the Mount challenges competitors with a 1 km ascent carrying a 60 kg bag of wheat. The program also includes Queen of the Mount (1 km/20 kg), Junior King and Queen (1 kg), and other mount-dash formats.

Relays feature Women’s Wheelbarrow (20 kg) and Men’s Wheelbarrow (60 kg). The Wycheproof 5 km Mountain Loop circles the base and finishes with picturesque views from the summit. Online registrations are open.

All entrants receive a complimentary King of the Mount Picnic entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Wycheproof 5km Mountain Loop
5 km
Wycheproof 5km Summit Dash - Junior
King of the Mount
Queen of the Mount
Boy's Mountain Dash
Girl's Mountain Dash
Junior King of the Mountain
Junior Queen of the Mount
Men's Wheelbarrow Relay
Women's Wheelbarrow Relay
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby