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100k Non-Stop, 50k Castle Route and 50k Coastal Route

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Sat, Jun 21, 2025

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West Dean, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

West Dean Gardens, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0RX, UK

Start times

Saturday, Jun 21, 2025

100k Non-Stop: TBC50k Castle Route: TBC50k Coastal Route: TBC

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Race to the King 2025

100k Non-Stop

100km

£40 - £145

50k Castle Route

50km

£30 - £65

50k Coastal Route

50km

£30 - £65

Route information

Conquer a Challenge Fit for Royalty Through the Heart of Sussex.

Traverse stunning routes passing through the South Downs National Park in this unique A-A adventure.

100k Non-Stop

Distance: 100k Elevation: 4,619ft GPX

Designed to challenge the most experienced Ultra participant, whilst providing the perfect entry point for those taking on their first ultra-marathon. The 100KM takes you on a journey to the coast before looping back to Goodwood Racecourse and out towards Arundel Castle and the heights of the South Downs.

Coastal 50k

Route: Goodwood – Goodwood Distance: 50k Elevation: 1,885ft GPX

As you set off on your memorable journey down to Chichester Harbour and through the ancient village of Bosham, you’ll take in the panoramic views of this coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With rolling hills, luscious greenery, and fantastic wildlife through Kingley Vale Nature Reserve, you won’t want your journey to end, even if it is at our fantastic West Dean Gardens basecamp!

Castle 50k

Route: West Dean Gardens Distance: 51.5k Elevation: 2,663ft GPX

Take on a challenge fit for royalty in this epic ultramarathon along the South Downs Way and Monarch’s Way. Choose from two unique 50km loops – or tackle both in a non-stop 100km challenge!

What's included

Fully signposted trails in day and night conditions
Extended cut-off times
Top quality finisher’s medal
Medical personnel at pit-stops
Loaded pit stops throughout
Chip timing
Event photographers
Hot meals at halfway/finish
Sports nutrition
Bars at the camp and finish
Toilets
Chill out zones
Charging stations
Tailored training plans
Exclusive partner offers

How to get there

West Dean Gardens, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0RX, UK

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Parking

Participant car parking is available at West Dean Gardens Basecamp. This will be available to purchase prior to the event. An event parking permit will be sent to you via email approximately one week before the event, and must be displayed clearly in your vehicle.

There will also be drop-off and pick-up areas at each location. There is a maximum wait time of 30 mins. It is free of charge and does not need to be booked.

If you drop out during the event it is your responsibility to make your way back to your car.

All cars are left at owners’ risk and must be collected before the car park closes.

Event day logistics

Race Packs

You will need to collect your registration pack at the event. Race packs include:

Race number and safety pins (with timing chip)
Luggage label (incl. cable ties)
Accreditation wristband (to be worn at all times)

If you are travelling from overseas, you will not receive your pack in the post and you will need to pick it up from the registration desk on the day.

Pit Stops

Pit stops are approximately every 10km - 15 km and will give you a chance to refresh and recharge for the next stage and check in with the medics if you need to.

All the pit stops provide snacks, drinks, toilets and first aid facilities.

Cut-Off Times

100k: 10am on Sunday
Coastal 50k: 8:30pm on Saturday
Castle 50k: 8:30pm on Saturday

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FAQs

How fast do I need to be able to walk/run to reach cut off times?

We aim to cater for all abilities at the event. As a guide, the minimum speed to complete your respective distance is approximately 4km/h or 2.5 mph.

How much training am I expected to do?

This is dependent on how much exercise you do currently. We provide you with comprehensive Training Plans for all distances for both running and walking. You will also be provided with additional training advice to ensure you are in the best possible shape. Other than that we recommend regular, consistent training – give yourself enough weeks to train but don’t overdo it!

How do I stay safe on the route at night?

We recommend that you buddy up if you are on the route at night so you are not walking or running alone. You should wear a head torch and the signage will be marked with glow sticks to aid night time navigation.

How frequent are the pitstops?

Pit stops are approximately every 10km – 15 km and will give you a chance to refresh and recharge for the next stage and check in with the medics if you need to. We recommend a quick turnaround of a maximum of 20 minutes to get back on the trail as quickly as possible. All the pit stops provide snacks, drinks, toilets and first aid facilities. Please note: we do not publish the exact locations of pit stops due to very limited space and private access. In order to gain the necessary permissions to run the event, friends and family will NOT be permitted at pit stops.