2026 · Sold Out
Every hour, on the hour, until there's one of ya left. Can you handle it? This is Australia's ultimate test of physical and mental resilience.
Every hour, on the hour, until there's one of ya left. Can you handle it? This is Australia's ultimate test of physical and mental resilience.
We've got a Hill. And we're challenging you to climb it.
Located in Pyalong, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. You'll be assigned your own rest and refuel station beneath the shadow of the Hill, free to deck out however you need to sustain you between laps. A sheltered camping setup, a hydration station, or a full base of operations for your support team.
Complete the circuit, up and down the hill, once an hour. Then do it again. And again. Until there's one of ya left.
We've expanded prize offerings in 2027. The last legend standing wins big, but every athlete has something to gun for.
One athlete. One winner. The legend who outlasts every other challenger on the hill takes the lot.
Bonus prizes for athletes, spectators & support crews
Every lap is a battle. Some come to prove they've got more in the tank. Others chase the ultimate title. Wherever you stop, your medal tells the story, engraved with your final lap count.
Plus full long-weekend access: live speakers, DJs, food trucks, spectator events, brand activations. The energy doesn't stop when your race does.
Last year's King of The Hill livestream ran for an unbelievable 90 consecutive hours, capturing every brutal lap and gritty moment as over 100,000 viewers tuned in from across Australia and beyond. From sunset suffering to delirious midnight interviews, it became one of the most talked-about endurance broadcasts of the year.
In 2026, we're pushing the limits again. More cameras, more coverage, and even more carnage from The Hill.
King of the Hill 2024 proved what this event could be. 2025 showed us how wild it can get. 2026? Get ready, it's going to blow your socks clean off. Here's exactly what you get.
Train for the hill, chasing weekly cash-prize challenges in the app. Comes with 100+ partner discounts the second you're in.
*PS: If this isn't one of the best events you've EVER been to, we'll refund your ticket. No questions asked.
Runners came looking for a challenge, and found parts of themselves they didn't know existed. Feel the tension, the suffering, and the triumph as the hill sorts pretenders from contenders.
"This event taught me a lot from just being around other athletes where we are all here to suffer for the same purpose. Creating conversations to uplift each individual to their full potential."
"Honestly I've never seen anything like it, the amount of genuine love, celebration and camaraderie amongst everyone was so heartwarming. It was an incredible event to be apart of."
"King Of The Hill did not disappoint! I wanted a challenge, I wanted to find the limit and I've found it. 30 hours, 30 laps of 4.2km and 300m elevation gain."
"Kevin Costner said it best, 'If you build it, they will come.' You built something special here, an event run on heart, not dollar signs. See you when the siren sounds in 2026."
"Who needs a support crew? This gnarly Pyalong hill was a whole new beast. 24 hours and 48 hill repeats later, I sent my final lap in 31:41. Huge kudos to @hardcoreharrys!"
"Before this, the most I'd ever done in a WEEK was 120km with 4500m elevation. It's still sinking in how I managed to hang on with some of Australia's best ultra runners for 75 laps."
"This event taught me a lot from just being around other athletes where we are all here to suffer for the same purpose. Creating conversations to uplift each individual to their full potential."
"Honestly I've never seen anything like it, the amount of genuine love, celebration and camaraderie amongst everyone was so heartwarming."
"King Of The Hill did not disappoint! I wanted a challenge, I wanted to find the limit and I've found it."
"You built something special here, an event run on heart, not dollar signs. See you when the siren sounds in 2026."
"24 hours and 48 hill repeats later, I sent my final lap in 31:41. Huge kudos to @hardcoreharrys!"
"It's still sinking in how I managed to hang on with some of Australia's best ultra runners for 75 laps."
+ National & regional press
Every runner, every hour, from every King of the Hill so far. Find your name and how deep you went.
See all resultsThe course, the cutoffs, getting in and parking, the village and the rest area, what to bring, and exactly what happens on the day. This is the 2026 pack, so treat it as a guide to how King of the Hill runs rather than the final word on 2027. We'll send the 2027 version closer to the event with anything that's changed.
Download the 2026 Race Pack
King of The Hill isn't just powered by endurance, it's powered by legends like you. From checkpoint hustle to midnight coffee runs, our volunteers are the heartbeat of The Hill. Sign up now to join the 2027 volunteer team and play your part in endurance history.
The grind, the glory, and the crown are waiting. Are you ready to conquer it?
