Compiled and fact-checked by Tommo, Verus founder · Last verified August 2026 · Spot an error?
Running · Other Distances
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Location
- Pyalong, VIC, Australia
- Distance
- 2.61 mi / 4.2 km
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop: 31 October 2026, 2.61 miles, from Victoria. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop Race Timeline
51 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 2.61-mile-specific training ramps up.
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop 2026: quick answers
When is Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop 2026?
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop 2026 takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Where does Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop start?
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop starts at Victoria. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop?
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop is 2.61 miles (4.2km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Distance
- 2.61 miles / 4.2km
- Location
- Pyalong, VIC, Australia
- Start Point
- Victoria
- Surface
- Trail
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Not published for this event — check the official race website.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Hardcore Harry's.
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Victoria. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Victoria
Start line.
Where Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop starts and finishes
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop starts at Victoria. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop Route Breakdown
The race consists of a 4.2 km circuit that starts and finishes at the base‑camp beneath the hill. Runners tackle a steady 300 m elevation gain on a mixed grassy‑and‑rocky surface, with a steep descent that tests both leg strength and footing. The loop is repeated hourly, so pacing, recovery and strategy are as important as speed. Spectators can watch from the shaded rest area, while on‑site physios, ice‑baths and hydration stations keep athletes ready for the next lap. The surrounding countryside offers wide‑open views of central Victoria’s rolling farmland, adding a scenic backdrop to the brutal challenge.
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop Pace Calculator & Splits
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:31:57
Average pace / km
57:08
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 1:08:58 | 42:51 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 1:14:43 | 46:25 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 1:20:28 | 50:00 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:26:12 | 53:34 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:31:57 | 57:08 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:37:42 | 1:00:43 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:43:27 | 1:04:17 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:49:12 | 1:07:51 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:54:57 | 1:11:25 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 2:06:26 | 1:18:34 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 2:17:56 | 1:25:42 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 2:29:26 | 1:32:51 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 2:40:55 | 1:39:59 | 7:00:00 |
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop finish
20:47
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyHarry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Victoria
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 2.61-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Victoria fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
2.61-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
People Also Search For
Similar races
Two Bays Trail Run
Dromana to Cape Schanck, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Great South Run
Portsmouth, UK
Ricky Road Run
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK
Nike Melbourne Marathon
Melbourne, Victoria
Hatfield 5
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK
Buntingford Year End 10
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK
Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Harry's King of the Hill 4.2km Loop site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.