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Running · Other Distances
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 22 November 2026
- Location
- Lake William Hovell to Powers Lookout, King Valley, Australia
- Distance
- 3.73 mi / 6.0 km
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk: 22 November 2026, 3.73 miles, from Lake William Hovell to Powers Lookout, King Valley, VIC. Entry, route and a pace chart.
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk Race Timeline
73 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 3.73-mile-specific training ramps up.
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk 2026: quick answers
When is King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk 2026?
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk 2026 takes place on Sunday, 22 November 2026.
Where does King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk start?
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk starts at Lake William Hovell to Powers Lookout, King Valley, VIC. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk?
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk is 3.73 miles (6km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 22 November 2026
- Distance
- 3.73 miles / 6.0km
- Location
- Lake William Hovell to Powers Lookout, King Valley, Australia
- Start Point
- Lake William Hovell to Powers Lookout, King Valley, VIC
- Surface
- Mixed (trail, lake, road)
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 North East Sport.
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk 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.
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Lake William Hovell to Powers Lookout, King Valley, VIC. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: mixed (trail, lake, road).
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Lake William Hovell to Powers Lookout, King Valley, VIC
Start line.
Where King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk starts and finishes
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk starts at Lake William Hovell to Powers Lookout, King Valley, VIC. 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 King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk Route Breakdown
The race kicks off at the lake's boat ramp, where a 15‑km run follows rugged 4WD tracks alongside Lake William Hovell and the King River into Alpine National Park. After the first run, athletes paddle 12 km on the pristine lake, surrounded by mountain peaks. The 39‑km road ride traces the King River downstream, then climbs through Cheshunt and Whitfield toward Powers Lookout. A final 3.6‑km gravel run delivers a panoramic finish over the King Valley. The course blends trail, lake and road sections, offering varied terrain and spectacular views.
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk Pace Calculator & Splits
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:04:21
Average pace / km
39:59
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 48:15 | 29:59 | 2:29:56 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 52:17 | 32:29 | 2:42:25 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 56:18 | 34:59 | 2:54:55 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:00:19 | 37:29 | 3:07:25 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:04:21 | 39:59 | 3:19:54 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:08:22 | 42:29 | 3:32:24 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:12:23 | 44:59 | 3:44:54 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:16:24 | 47:29 | 3:57:23 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 1:20:26 | 49:59 | 4:09:53 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 1:28:28 | 54:58 | 4:34:52 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 1:36:31 | 59:58 | 4:59:51 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:44:33 | 1:04:58 | 5:24:51 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:52:36 | 1:09:58 | 5:49:50 | 7:00:00 |
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk finish
30:21
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.
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Start Your Verus JourneyKing Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk 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 Lake William Hovell to Powers Lookout, King Valley, VIC
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 3.73-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 Lake William Hovell to Powers Lookout, King Valley, VIC 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.
3.73-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.
King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk 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 King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusKing Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official King Valley Challenge 6km Run/Walk site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.