The Stokes Family YMCA invites you to the 20th Annual King of the Hill 5K/10K. The YMCA will provide a safe, quality event to accommodate the serious competitor as well as athletes of all levels. Our race gives back to our community by offering funding for our Livestrong Cancer Survivor program. If a challenge is what you are seeking, this race is for you! Will you take the crown this year?
Race Date: Saturday, September 14, 2019 Location: Stokes Family YMCA, 105 Moore Road, King, NC 27021
Registration FeesEarly Registration thru 9/13
5K - $25.00
10K - $30.00
Sleep On the Hill Virtual Race* - $20.00
Race Day Registration 9/145K - $30.00
10K - $35.00
Sleep On the Hill Virtual Race* - $20.00
*Can't run or walk with us this year? Choose the "Sleep on the Hill" virtual runner registration option. Your $20 donation will support Livestrong at the YMCA and you can sleep in on race morning!
This year's Healthy Kids 1 Mile Fun Run and Obstacle Course is a safe, quality event for athletes of pint-size proportion for Pre-K to 5th Grade (Ages 3-10). The first 50 fun runners registered will receive a free YMCA drawstring bag! For more fun run info contact Heather Adams at h.adams@ymcanwnc.org or 336-985-9622.
*Shirts are guaranteed to the first 300 5K/10K participants who register by August 31. Online registration ends Tuesday, September 10 at 6PM. Race packets are available for early pick-up on Friday, September 13 from 2-6 PM and on race day from 6:30 - 7:15 at Stokes Family YMCA, 105 Moore Road, King, NC.
Schedule of Events6:30 AM - Registration/Packet Pickup
7:30 AM - 10K Run starts
7:45 AM - 5K Run starts
9:00 AM - 1 Mile Kids Fun Run and Obstacle Course
Awards ceremony immediately following completion of the 10K run.
AwardsTrophies awarded to the Top 3 Male/Female Overall and 1st Place Male and Female in each of the following categories: 11 and Under, 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
CoursesBoth the 5K and 10K courses are USATF certified. See course maps below:
5K Course Map USATF #NC16042DF
10K Course Map USATF #NC16044DF
Restrooms and Aid StationsRestrooms, changing and shower facilities are available at the Stokes Family YMCA. Childcare will be available from 7:15-11 AM the day of the race. Aid stations will be located throughout the course.
Check us out on Facebook!Proceeds benefit Livestrong at the YMCA, a physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors achieve their holistic health goals. A 12-week research-based program offers people affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person. The program is no cost and includes a free YMCA membership for the session's duration.
