King of the Mountain 2026

Test your grit on the Southeast's toughest 5k, with ~1,100 feet of climbing and descending in 3.1 miles. The course starts on a service road before entering Blue Trail single track. After rolling uphill, you'll climb Outback Highway. Rugged Alabama terrain follows, including a pine straw downhill and a walk-worthy climb to King's Chair. A runnable section leads to the final climb to Eagles Nest, followed by a technical downhill for a fast finish.