King of the Hill 2027
King of the Hill 2027 is a trail running and running race on March 6, 2027 in Los Lunas, NM, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- March 6, 2027 (226 days to go)
- Price
- $45
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
King of the Hill 2027
March 6th, 2027
King of the Hill offers 100% trail running at 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. The races take place in the beautiful and challenging trails of El Cerro de Los Lunas Preserve. The courses feature beautiful views and large elevation changes on the 10k and half marathon courses. The event has grown every year, and this being our 8th annual will be the biggest and best yet!
Price list:
5K:
Now-January 1st: $30
January 2nd-February 1st: $35
February 2nd-March 1st: $40
March 2nd-Race Day: $45
10K/10K Rucksack:
Now-January 1st: $35
January 2nd-February 1st: $40
February 2nd-March 1st: $45
March 2nd-Race Day: $50
Half Marathon:
Now-January 1st: $45
January 2nd-February 1st: $50
February 2nd-March 1st: $55
March 2nd-Race Day: $60
Cash Prizes for 1st-3rd overall (men and women):
1st place: $300.00
2nd place: $200.00
3rd place: $100.00
Schedule of events for those registered:
Friday, March 5th :
Packet Pick Up/ in-person Registration at Daniel Fernandez Recreation Center
1103 HWY 314 SW, Los Lunas 87031
Noon-5pm
You may pick up packets for other runners
Saturday, March 6th:
6:30-7:30: Day of registration and packet pick up
7:30am: Half Marathon Start
8:00am: 10k Start
8:05am: 10k Ruck Start
8:15: 5k Start
9:15 Kids K Start
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
11%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Los Lunas 3 Ssw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Los Lunas, NM
Population
17,932
as of 2023
City Elevation
4,846 ft
Nearest Airport
ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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226
Days to train
- Race
- King of the Hill 2027
- Date
- March 6, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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King of the Hill 2027
Mar 6, 2027