Alabama · 5K
King of the Mountain
King of the Mountain is a 5K event held in Pelham, Alabama. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, August 14, 2027.
- Race day
- August 14, 2027
- Location
- Pelham, AL
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, August 14, 2027
- Location
- Pelham, Alabama
- Distances
- 5K
- Course
- 1100 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Trail surface; 1100 ft gain, 1100 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the King of the Mountain
Race start is at North Trailhead Beginning with a short service road start, runners will quickly sort themselves before entering the single track of Blue Trail. After some rolling uphill, you will take a hard left up one of Oak Mountain's gnarliest climbs, and my favorite training hill, Outback Highway! Once summitted, good news, the most grueling stretch is behind you. But you still have 2.5 miles of rugged Alabama terrain. After the next, shorter, and gentler hill, you will crest over onto on…
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King of the Mountain: common questions
- When is the King of the Mountain?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, August 14, 2027.
- Where is the King of the Mountain held?
- In Pelham, Alabama.
- What distances does the King of the Mountain offer?
- 5K.
- 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. $31 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the King of the Mountain start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the King of the Mountain?
- Loop course; Trail surface; 1100 ft gain, 1100 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data).
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