Race To The King
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Race to the King 2027
Race to the King is a trail ultramarathon held on 19th June 2027 at West Dean Gardens. The course uses sections of the South Downs Way, Monarch’s Way and coastal paths, with routes that pass through heritage sites and varied terrain including chalk downs and coastal views.
Distances on offer:
- 30 km Monarch’s Loop
- 50 km Coastal 50K
- 50 km Castle 50K
- 80 km 80K Non-Stop
- 100 km 100K Non-Stop
The Coastal 50K runs around Chichester Harbour and Bosham before climbing back to the Downs. The Monarch’s Loop follows the South Downs Way towards Bignor Hill and returns via the Monarch’s Way. The 80K combines the Coastal 50K plus the 30K loop, while the 100K completes both the Coastal and Castle loops in a single non-stop circuit.
Support and event services include tailored training plans and webinars in the build-up, fully signposted trails day and night, individual chip timing, route checking, pit stops with a range of food and drink, qualified medical staff and rapid response paramedics, and bag transfer to finish points. Additional services available at extra cost include shuttle transport and parking. The event lists a cut-off of 25+ hours and offers payment plans for entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
