BICARRB Sponsors KoM and QoM at English National XC

We are pleased to announce that BICARRB is sponsoring King and Queen of the hill at the English National Cross country held at Parliament Hill on 22nd February 2025.

The English National Cross Country Championships at Parliament Hill is already one of the most iconic races in British running, and this year, there’s a new battle on the course: the race from start to summit of the first climb, sponsored by BICARRB.

It is sure to be a true test of endurance, strength, and lactate buffering ability.

A Race Within a Race

Inspired by the King/Queen of the Mountains competition in the Tour de France, this challenge will take place within the Senior Men’s & Women’s events. The first runner to conquer the legendary Parliament Hill climb will claim the prestigious title of King or Queen of the Hill. But there’s a catch: to make it official, you must complete the full race after reaching the summit.

Uphill running is one of the toughest tests in endurance sports. The steep incline pushes runners into their anaerobic threshold, forcing their bodies to rely on lactate buffering to keep moving. The legs flood with lactate, the heart rate soars, and only the strongest will make it to the top first. Who will embrace the burn and emerge victorious over the London skyline?

How It Works

The first athlete to reach the top of Parliament Hill wins (as long as they finish the full race).

Recognised by the English Cross Country Association (ECCA).

Prize giving will take place on race day.

What’s at Stake

• £50 worth of BICARRB products – the ultimate sodium bicarbonate supplement to help runners maximize their lactate buffering capacity and perform at their best.
• The iconic ‘Polka Dot Jersey’ – a true badge of honor, inspired by the King of the Mountains tradition.

The BICARRB team will be at Parliament hill on race day, come and find us to say hi! ⛰️⚡