An endurance event like no other
King of the Mountain - 2026
27 kilometers of bush track and fire trails, down the mountain and back up again. What a great way to challenge yourself on a Saturday afternoon
27 June 2026
The King of the Mountain is bought to you by
our partner RES Contracting and Excavation
Winners for 2026 - King - Vlad Shatrov in a time of 1:54:55 and Queen - Morgan Moloney in a time of 2:28:53
Winners for 2025 - King - Samuel Dodds in a time of 1:56:13 and Queen - Gwenn Gueho in a time of 2:30:02
Winners for 2024 - King - Ryan Degan in a time of 2:01:06 and Queen - Laura Gillard in a time of 2:05:58
- Registration and payment online by 6pm Friday prior to event date
- Check in closes at 11:30am on the day on the mountain.
- 12 noon start time
- Competitors must be 18 years or older on the day.
- Cut off time for entrants is 2 hours to the half way point (Wakefield) and 4 hours to the finish line (Mt. Sugarloaf).
- Competitors must wear identification bibs supplied and these are to be visible at each check point
Terms and Conditions
King of the Mountain competitors will run along the fire trail from the top of Mt Sugarloaf, down to Wakefield
and return via the same trail.
and return via the same trail.
- Aid stations stocked with coke, water, bananas.
- Professional First Aid and medical support on course and the registration desk
- Hot soup at the finish line
- Run finisher medals for first 3 places in King and Queen of the mountain will be presented at the conclusion of the event.
- Mystery prizes for entrants.
Entry is FREE for members of NXC (check your email for the discount code that was sent to you).
Non-Members can enter for just $100.
For all the details, check out the Event on our Facebook Page.
Non-Members can enter for just $100.
For all the details, check out the Event on our Facebook Page.
Map full distance and start/finish detail
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Elevation profile
Need Accommodation:
Out of town competitors to our event are encouraged to stay overnight at Springs Newcastle Wallsend Diggers
Phone 4949 9999 for accommodation at an affordable rate, and located 15 minutes drive, or 13k from the run start/finish
Out of town competitors to our event are encouraged to stay overnight at Springs Newcastle Wallsend Diggers
Phone 4949 9999 for accommodation at an affordable rate, and located 15 minutes drive, or 13k from the run start/finish
Travel Time:
Sydney to Mt. Sugarloaf via Pacific Motor Way North is 1hr 45m or 154.8k
Sydney to Mt. Sugarloaf via Pacific Motor Way North is 1hr 45m or 154.8k