Course
Loop-based routes on the South Downs, starting and finishing at West Dean Gardens, West Sussex. The Coastal 50k is flat and runnable around Chichester Harbour via Bosham before climbing back onto the Downs; the Castle 50k follows the undulating South Downs Way past Arundel Castle; the 30k Monarch's Loop runs out to Bignor Hill and back. Fully signposted, with pit stops serving real food and hot food at halfway.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race daySat 19 Jun 2027
About
Sweeping chalk downs, stunning coastal views – the Race to the King course truly is fit for royalty. Taking place as close to the Summer Solstice (and the King's birthday!) as possible, runners and walkers at Race to the King can make the most of almost 16 hours of daylight during which to make their way around the course. With distances from 30km all the way up to 100km on offer, there truly is something for everybody at Race to the King.
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Race for Life Basildon
Around the boating lake in Gloucester Park
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Denbies Marathon & Half Marathon
Runs through England's largest vineyard, Denbies Estate
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Race to the King
Ultramarathon across South Downs ridgelines to the finish line
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