King of the Mountain 2026

The race.

The King of the Mountain 5K takes place on August 15, 2026, in Pelham, Alabama, starting at the North Trailhead. The course covers 3.1 miles on Oak Mountain's single-track trails with approximately 1,100 feet of elevation gain and loss, including notable climbs on Outback Highway and Eagles Nest, a water station at King's Chair around the halfway point, and a fast finish on Red Road. Awards include King (first place overall), Queen (second place overall female), and a knighthood for any finisher breaking 40 minutes; if a woman wins overall, she receives both King and Queen titles unless a second female finisher earns the Queen award separately.