- Mountain Circuit -
| IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
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1) Until further notice there will be no Trans Tasman sponsorship awarded as prizes for category winners, nor the NZ Lucky Draw prize. 2) During registration, you will have the option to purchase a Bendigo Bank Mountain Challenge top if registering by 30th June. 3) Please read the Safety Information by clicking here |
| ENTRY FEES | |
| March 1st to June 30th | $110 plus 2% payment processing fee |
| July 1st to July 21st | $125 plus 2% payment processing fee |
| REGISTRATIONS CLOSE JULY 21st at midnight QLD time, 2024 or upon receipt of 80 entries
Registration is on a first come basis. Once your registration has been submitted and you have received a confirmation email, you have secured your place in the race. |
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| TIMETABLE | |
| July 28th 2024 | Race date |
| 11:30am - 1:00pm | Race number collection (start/finish line area) |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Runner introductions (start/finish line) |
| 2:00pm | Race starts |
| By 3:30pm | Presentation starts |
| COURSE |
| In 2022, due to changes required by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the circuits for the Bendigo Bank Mountain Challenge (Mountain circuit and Prince and Princess circuit) were required to be altered. The trail between the base of the mountain and where the metal stairs begin is now closed. This decision was made to protect the mountain due to severe erosion that was happening to that part of the track.
The new course is 5.2 km long and has 390+ m of vert. If you raced the old course, you knew how tough it was, the new course is even tougher!  |
The race runs from the centre of Pomona township, past streets crowded with well-wishers and supporters, then heads ‘bush’ towards the mountain. It covers a distance of 5.2km race to the top of the mountain and back. The runners commence climbing a set of low hills before confronting the mountain. The track up the mountain is little more than a goat track, with parts now modified with steps. In some places, it is only wide enough for one or two runners.
The mountain provides a steep, almost 45 degree climb. The return down the mountain requires strength, agility, a good sense of balance, and an immunity to fear. The course, and indeed the race, has to be seen to be believed! Entrants in the King of the Mountain come from all over Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Rim and the United Kingdom. There is a strong rivalry between Australia and New Zealand participants.
The race has 8 categories: Male Open, Female Open, Male Veteran, Female Veteran, Male Masters, Female Masters, Male Junior and Female Junior.
The Mountain Challenge event is sponsored by the Bendigo Bank, our local community bank with branches in Pomona, Cooroy and Tewantin.
For more information on this event please visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page or contact us.
- Prince and Princess Circuit -
| IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
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1) All registrations and payments must be done online. 2) Registrations and payments WILL NOT be accepted after registrations close. 3) Prince and Princess runners will start at the main start/finish line and depart 3 minutes after runners competing in the mountain circuit. |
| ENTRY FEES | |
| March 1st to July 21st | $10 plus 2% payment processing fee |
| REGISTRATIONS CLOSE JULY 21st at midnight QLD time, 2024 or upon receipt of 75 entries | |
| TIMETABLE | |
| July 28th 2024 | Race date |
| 11:30am - 1:00pm | Race number collection (start/finish line area) |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Main race runner introductions (start/finish line) |
| 2:00pm | Race starts |
| By 3:30pm | Presentation starts |
| COURSE |
| In 2022, due to changes required by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the circuits for the Bendigo Bank Mountain Challenge (Mountain circuit and Prince and Princess circuit) were required to be altered. The trail between the base of the mountain and where the metal stairs begin is now closed. This decision was made to protect the mountain due to severe erosion that was happening to that part of the track.
The new Bendigo Bank Mountain Challenge - Prince and Princess circuit, is 2.8 km long and has 100+ m of vert.  |
The Prince and Princess circuit is now incorporated into the Bendigo Bank Mountain Challenge. Prince and Princess runners will start 3 minutes after runners competing in the Mountain circuit have departed. Prince and Princess runners will run past the Lions Den and out to the base of the mountain where they will turn left and do a small loop before joining back onto the main track back to the finish line. The total course distance is 2.8km with 100m of vertical gain. The course is designed for 9-13 year olds (competitors race as per their age on the day) as a lead up race for children interested in one day competing in the Bendigo Bank Mountain Challenge - Mountain circuit.
Fantastic prizes on offer:-
Click here to see the prizes If you would like further information, please contact Heather by email princeandprincess@kingofthemountain.com.au or phone 041 111 4077.
