Race to the King
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- Arundel
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- By Threshold Sports
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Double Marathon Non-Stop
Run 53.6miStandard EntriesCharity EntriesWeekender
Run 53.6miStandard EntriesCharity EntriesDay 1 – Saturday
Run 23.4miStandard EntriesCharity EntriesDay 2 – Sunday
Run 30.2miStandard EntriesCharity Entries
Race to the King routes
WEEKENDER:
The ultimate weekend exploring the trails and relaxing overnight at our halfway basecamp.
Route: Arundel to Winchester
Distance: 53.6 miles
Elevation: 5,051ft
With rolling hills, testing climbs and stunning scenery, this route really has it all! Setting off from Arundel on the Saturday morning, you will venture out in to the breathtaking South Downs to explore all it has to offer. Stopping overnight at the halfway point, you can rest up and relax at the fantastic basecamp before getting ready to head back out on to the trails the following day.
With the second half of your journey even more beautiful than the first (if you can believe it!) it won’t be long before you see the steps of the impressive Winchester Cathedral. An icon in British history, it is the perfect finish for such a monumental achievement.
NON-STOP:
Route: Arundel to Winchester
Distance: 53.6 miles
Elevation: 5,051ft
Beginning at Arundel, you will set off to explore the stunning South Downs Way, full of luscious greenery and breathtaking scenery.
With the incredible Queen Elizabeth Country Park full of impressive woodland, the beautiful Cheesefoot Head which is a natural amphitheatre and most importantly the iconic Winchester Cathedral where your journey will end, your experience promises to be rich in both history and in astonishing scenery.
Trekking along the trails, it is a real test of both mental and physical endurance to see if you can end triumphant and smiling at the finish line!
DAY 1:
Route: Arundel to Basecamp
Distance: 23.4 miles
Elevation: 2,718 ft.
As you set off on your memorable journey across the South Downs Way, you can expect challenging climbs and constantly changing surroundings every step of the way.
With rolling hills, luscious greenery and fantastic wildlife, you won’t want your journey to end, even if it is at the fantastic basecamp! With food, bars and a chilled atmosphere waiting for you, there is no better place to celebrate your amazing achievement.
DAY 2:
Location: Basecamp to Winchester
Distance: 30.2 miles
Elevation: 2,333ft
Setting off from the basecamp early Sunday morning, you will be trekking amongst some of the best countryside Britain has to offer. Heading through the Queen Elizabeth Country Park you will experience the impressive 1,400 acres of open woodland before going past the historic Cheese foot Head natural Amphitheatre.
Ending at the iconic Winchester Cathedral, it is the perfect finishing site for this incredible challenge. Standing under the shadow of this impressive building, there is no greater place to reflect on everything you have accomplished.
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Race to the King reviews (3)
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Heather HDid the Double Marathon Non-Stop in 2019
I absolutely loved Race to the king! It was quite challenging but stunning scenery and so well organised and the atmosphere was brilliant and also the camaraderie from other participants was overwhelming I would reccomend it to anyone it's such an amazing experience and to finish at Winchester cathedral was just epic! I would definitely like to do it again!! If anyone is considering an ultramarathon this one is really amazing!!Did the Double Marathon Non-Stop in 2019
Another great even run by the Threshold series. This was my second ultra having done Race to the Tower prior. It was well organised, everyone was so friendly and there was no pressure. I like that it is open to all abilities. The pitstops were amazing and there was a great range of food on offer.I
Ian ParkinsonDid the Day 1 – Saturday in 2019
Fantastic race thank you to all involed the pit crew staff were brilliant as well as the me do teams
Well signpost great run thanks again.
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