Wycheproof Narraport Football Club
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Riordan King of The Mountain
The Riordan Wycheproof King of the Mountain is back!
Originally running from 1978-1988, Australia's toughest foot race challenged competitors to lug 60kg bags of wheat 1km to the summit of Mount Wycheproof - officially the world's smallest mountain. The annual event attracted participants from across the nation, bringing together running enthusiasts and spectators alike.
Now, 35 years since the last competition, the Wycheproof Narraport Football Netball Club is bringing it back.
Join us on Saturday 30 September 2023 from 9am to 6pm at Wycheproof Centenary Park to witness this true test of endurance, skill and determination.
The day kicks off with the Riordan King of the Mountain 10-race meet starting at 9.45am with the Mountain Dash categories, followed by the Wheelbarrow Relays. The Riordan King and Queen of the Mountain races round out the competitive part of the day, where competitors will complete the course lugging a wheat bag on their shoulders weighing 60kg and 20kg respectively. Entries for the King, Queen and Relay races close 27 September, with Dash entries open up until race day.
Following the races, the Riordan King of the Mountain Picnic will be held at Centenary Park Wycheproof from 12 noon to 6pm, with kids activities, food and drink, live music and the AFL Grand Final on the big screen. Bookings are essential.
The Riordan King of the Mountain event caters for the whole family, from race to relaxation. We look forward to welcoming you to town!
Race Entries
Book Picnic Tickets
COURSE
All race distances are 1 km, starting at Wycheproof Centenary Park and finishing at the summit of Mount Wycheproof.
RACE EVENTS + PRIZES
| Entry | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| King of the Mount (60kg) | $220 | $5,000 | $1,000 | $500 |
| Queen of the Mount (20kg) | $220 | $5,000 | $1,000 | $500 |
| Mens Wheelbarrow Relay | $220 | $2,000 | $400 | $250 |
| Womens Wheelbarrow Relay | $220 | $2,000 | $400 | $250 |
| Mens Mountain Dash | $33 | $300 | $150 | $100 |
| Womens Mountain Dash | $33 | $300 | $150 | $100 |
| Masters Mens Mountain Dash + 40 | $33 | $300 | $150 | $100 |
| Masters Womens Mountain Dash + 40 | $33 | $300 | $150 | $100 |
| Boys Mountain Dash Voucher | $22 | $300 | $150 | $100 |
| Girls Mountain Dash Voucher | $22 | $300 | $150 | $100 |
All race entrants recieve free admision to the Riordan King of the Mount Picnic.
Race Schedule
8:00 am : Race registration opens. Bib collection closes 15 mins before each race
9.45 am : Girls Mountain Dash
10.00 am : Boys Mountian Dash
10.15 am : Womens & Womens Masters Mountain Dash
10.30 am : Mens & Mens Masters Mountian Dash
10.45 am : Womens Relay
11.05 am : Mens Relay
11.30 am : Riordan Queen of Mountain Race, 20kg
11.45 am : Riordan King of the Mountain Race. 60kg
12.00 noon : King of the Mount Picnic Opens
King & Queen Race Rules
- Participants must be 18+
- All finishers recieve a medal.
- Wheat bags must be carried by the participant only, no assistance from any other person, thing or object is allowed once you cross the start line. Should the bag make contact with anyone or any thing other than the participant it is assigned to during the race disqualification will occur.
- In the event that a participants wheat bag breaks during the race the participant will be receive a ‘did not finish’ and entry fee will be refunded.
- The wheat bag must remain in tack during the race. Event organisers reserve the right to weigh bags post race. Should any of the contents spill from the bag during the race participant will receive a ‘did not finish’ and fee will be refunded.
Wheelbarrow Relay Race Rules
- Teams of 4 transport a wheat bag (60kg & 20kg) to the summit of Mount Wycheproof via wheelborrows.
- Participants must be 18+
- Participants swap at 250m intervals.
- Participants are to provide their own wheelbarrow.
- In the event that a participants wheat bag breaks during the race the participant will be receive a ‘did not finish’ and entry fee will be refunded.
- The wheat bag must remain in tack during the race. Event organisers reserve the right to weigh bags post race. Should any of the contents spill from the bag during the race participant will receive a ‘did not finish’ and fee will be refunded.
Mountain Dash Rules
- 1km Sprint race, no weight
- Open and Masters only Winner recieve medal.
- All participants in the Boys and Girls Dash recieve a participation medal.
