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King of The Mountain

King of The Mountain is a trail running and running race on March 6, 2027 in Lynchburg, VA, with an entry fee of $25.

Date
March 6, 2027 (190 days to go)
Location
Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre, Lynchburg, VA
Price
$25
Sports
Trail RunningRunning
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From the Organizer

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 in the Liberty Mountain Trail Series!

DATE | March 6, 2027
LOCATION | Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre
4000 Candlers Mountain Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
DISTANCE | 1 mile

START TIME | 11:30 A.M.
PACKET PICKUP | March 5 – LaHaye Rotunda from Noon-6 P.M. | March 6 – Snowflex from 10:30-11:15 A.M. (before the race)
T-SHIRT | Featured giveaway racer tank top is guaranteed before Feb 25th registration.  A limited number of extra shirts will be available on a first-come basis at packet pickup.
AWARDS | Awards will be given to the top 3 male & female overall winners, top 3 male & female in each age group, and top male & female masters (>40 years of age) overall winners. Overall awards will be ranked by gun time, age group awards will be ranked on chip time. 

Door prizes will also be given out throughout the event.

*LMTS FINISHER AWARDS | Awards will be given to all runners who participate in all 5 LMTS 2026-2027 races in April 2027 (Deep Hollow, Valley View, Reindeer Run, Arctic 5k, King of the Mountain).

REFERRAL DISCOUNT | Be sure to refer your friends/family using your custom code after you register for the race.  Refer 3 registrations and we will refund you $20!

*Student discount applied at checkout 

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King Of The Mountain$25
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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

55°

Typical Low

30°

Chance of Rain

29%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Lynchburg #2, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:41 AMSunset 6:15 PMDaylight 11h 34m

Host City

About Lynchburg, VA

Population

79,255

as of 2023

City Elevation

843 ft

Nearest Airport

LYH

Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field · 4 mi

Major Hub

GSO

Piedmont Triad International Airport · 98 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

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King of The Mountain
Date
March 6, 2027
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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

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Running

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the King of The Mountain?
King of The Mountain is a trail running and running race held in Lynchburg, Virginia on March 6, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more trail running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the King of The Mountain?
Saturday, March 6, 2027 in Lynchburg, Virginia at Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the King of The Mountain?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

King of The Mountain

Mar 6, 2027

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