Race Day
You get to see the best of the mighty King Valley all in one day!
Results
2024 is shaping up to be huge! Join us for the 15th consecutive KVC and the first time on a Sunday! November 10th.
2023 was hot! Not a day for fast times but a fine challenge in the heat on a beautiful sunny day. Check out results here.
2022 will be remembered for the lucky 13th KVC that nearly didn’t happen due to floods, and the subsequent change in run course thanks to Evans Creek flowing big. Check out the results here.
2021 will be remembered for great weather and fun times post COVID lockdown, enjoying the freedom and beauty of the mighty King Valley. Check out the results here.
Event Summary
We start the event at 9am at Lake William Hovell, this will give time to travel from Melbourne or enjoy a leisurely start to the day. The 15km run starts near the boat ramp and follows the rugged 4WD track along side the lake and then the King river into the Alpine National Park, returning via the same route. The 12km kayak on Lake William Hovell is incredibly picturesque surrounded by mountains with only your fellow kayakers on the lake. The 39km road ride takes you along the King river down from the lake, you turn left at Cheshunt, left at Whitfield and then climb up towards Powers Lookout. To finish you have a 3.6km run on the gravel track for a magical view of the mighty King Valley and the spoils of conquering the Valley.
The Presentations will be held at the finish line at Powers lookout. Now the event is on Sunday we will do a rolling presentation from 2pm so people can drive home.
Training for the King Valley Challenge should involve regular sessions in the discipline you intend to compete in, if you intend to race solo, I guess that means you'll be busy! The King Valley Challenge is designed to be an entry level Multi-Sport challenge, it is achieveable with regular training. If you are in Melbourne we suggest you get involved with the Vigor coaching training groups . If you are not Melbourne based get involved with your local club or contact the Race Director Liam Delany for assistance with your training program.
The Race
Registration opens at 8am and closes at 8:45am, by 8:50am you should have all your equipment ready in the boat and bike transitions and be lining up for a race briefing before a 9am start.
The winning teams and super fast solo competitors take around 3 and a half hours to complete the course, finishing at around 12:30pm. The event cut off is 6hrs, this allows plenty of time to complete the course, we recommend training to ensure you can do it. In the past people who haven’t made the 6hrs haven’t trained for the event, if you need help please contact the race director for assistance with your training.
Enjoy some food and drink at the finish as well as great views of the Valley you just raced through. Its a great place to have a post race briefing with all the friends you made along the way.
Presentations are now at the finish line from 2pm, we will have food and drink available. Remember to collect your bike from the final transition before you head home.
Logistics
If you are a solo competitor with no support crew, be sure to let the race director know before the race, then let them know again at the registration. If you don't have support we will make it happen but we need time to organise this.
If you do have a support crew that can help a fellow competitor, please let the Race director know.
Given the start is a 20 minute drive from Whitfield please arrange to have all your belongings collected from the lake, if you need assistance with this please let the race director know prior to the event day.