Race To The King

Race to the King 2027

Race to the King is a trail ultramarathon taking in the South coast, the South Downs Way and the Monarch's Way, held on 19th June 2027 at West Dean Gardens. The event offers looped and non-stop formats that combine coastal and downland terrain over a range of distances.

Available distances include:

• 30km Monarch's Loop via Bignor Hill and Monarch's Way
• 50km Coastal 50k around Chichester Harbour and Bosham
• 50km Castle 50k along the South Downs Way passing Arundel Castle
• 80km Non-stop combining the Coastal 50k and the 30k loop
• 100km Non-stop full circuit of the Coastal and Castle routes

The event notes a cut-off of 25+ hours. Entry prices start from £30 per person and payment plans are available across packages. Charity entry options are offered with reduced fees starting at £35 and include fundraising support from partner charities.

Support provisions listed for participants include fully signposted trails, route checking, individual chip timing, pit stops with a range of food and drink, qualified medical staff and rapid response paramedic teams, bag transfer to finish lines, and bookable shuttles and parking. Finish area facilities include a finisher's medal, photographer, spectator zones with concessions, merchandise and onward shuttle options. Optional extras include individual trackers, event photography and official merchandise. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.