Virginia · 1 Mile
King of The Mountain
King of The Mountain is a 1 Mile event held in Lynchburg, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, March 6, 2027. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 6, 2027
- Location
- Lynchburg, VA
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Location
- Lynchburg, Virginia
- Distances
- 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 11:30 AM EST
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface
About the King of The Mountain
Campus Recreation is proud to present its annual King of the Mountain Trail Race hosted at Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre on Saturday, March 6, 2027. The King of The Mountain course is a single track, one mile course straight up Liberty Mountain! The race will start at Snowflex following Falwell Road, and the finish will be located at the very top of Snowflex. We will have water and Gatorade at the top waiting for and volunteers will be around to help guide you. This is the culminating event …
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King of The Mountain: common questions
- When is the King of The Mountain?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, March 6, 2027.
- Where is the King of The Mountain held?
- In Lynchburg, Virginia.
- What distances does the King of The Mountain offer?
- 1 Mile.
- How many people run the King of The Mountain?
- About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the King of The Mountain?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the King of The Mountain?
- Yes — registration is open. $25 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the King of The Mountain start?
- 11:30 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the King of The Mountain?
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface.
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