Harry Jones and Kirsten Molloy will be looking to extend their respective stranglehold on The King of The Mountain fun run fundraiser when runners take on the epic North Brother Mountain on Sunday August 19.
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Jones will be searching for his fifth consecutive title while Molloy will likely line up in pursuit of her fourth crown.
In the 2017 event, Molloy covered the five kilometres in just 26.32 minutes while Jones crossed the line in 24.26 minutes.
Princess of the mountain, Brooke Hosgood took her crown in 32.09; prince of the mountain Thomas Merkus in 25.18.
This year will see well known surf club member and triathlon swim organiser Tony Wright as guest.
Registrations for the popular family-friendly event are now open with a discounted entry fee for early-birds.
Other changes to the traditional program include a new lucky draw prize of $1200.
All money raised from the event are used to help with training and offset costs involved in the purchase of equipment for the Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club.
Vice president Ben Hosick said the funds raised were important for ongoing training.
"Our volunteers keep the beaches safe for residents and visitors," he said.
"As in previous years the event will also raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research.
As in previous years the event will also raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research.
- Ben Hosick
"The event is on Sunday August 19, commencing at 9am."
Hosick said the community event was supported by many organisations on the day, including the Ironman Organising Committee.
"I have also approached the community organisations like the SES which have assisted us in the past to ensure bushfire safety, first aid and runner and public safety are provided to the highest level.
"This year we will also have a number of trainee paramedics along the five kilometre course
"The event is sponsored by LJ Hooker Laurieton, Laurieton Hotel, Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce, Adrenaline Fitness and Coastal Sport and Fitness so far.
"We will have at least 40 of our surf club members volunteering on the day to assist competitors.
"We are aiming for over 400 people to participate in this year’s event."
The event is open to juniors (16 and under) and seniors (17 and over), individuals, families and teams.
There are cash prizes for the King, Queen ($500 each), Prince and Princess ($250 each) of the mountain along with medallions for age winners (male and female).
There is two new competitive categories - fastest sport team of 10 members and the fastest group of 10 members. There is a prize for the biggest team and a prize for best dressed.
The presentation will be held at the Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club following the event.
For more information and to sign up go to the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CamdenHavenKingOfTheMountain