Race To The King

West Dean, United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026

Race to the King 2026

Race to the King 2026 is a trail running event based at West Dean Gardens, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0RX, UK. The event is organised by Threshold Sports and includes multiple route options that traverse the South Downs and nearby coastal areas.

Distances offered include:

  • 100k Non-Stop, elevation 4,619 ft
  • 80k Non-Stop
  • 50k Castle Route, elevation 2,663 ft
  • 50k Coastal Route, elevation 1,885 ft
  • 30k Monarch's Loop

Routes pass through areas such as Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester Harbour, the village of Bosham, Kingley Vale Nature Reserve, Arundel and the South Downs Way. GPX route files are available for individual distances. Pit stops are positioned roughly every 10 to 15 km and provide snacks, drinks, toilets and first aid. The event offers chip timing, event photographers, medical personnel at pit stops and hot meals at halfway points or the finish.

Race packs are dispatched one week before the event for domestic entrants; overseas participants must collect their pack at registration on the day. Participant parking is available at Goodwood Racecourse for purchase and drop off areas are provided. Entries for the listed offers are shown as closed or sold out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
100k Non-Stop
80 km
80k Non-Stop
52 km
Castle 50k
50 km
Coastal 50k
30 km
30k Monarch's Loop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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