• Ultramarathon
  • 103 km
  • West Dean Gardens, South Downs
  • Event weekend starts
  • Entry from £155
  • Open entry

Race to the King Ultramarathon

This race edition

Race date
Awaiting a fresh confirmation
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry information needs a fresh source check.

Modelled energy-cost change 2.6% versus flat · net elevation 0 m · true cost £285

Decision summary

Race to the King Ultramarathon at a glance

Route ascent
1,434 m

Lower than 68% of comparable mapped races

Cut-off average pace
13:59/km

24:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Entry fee
£155

Lower than 34% of comparable known fees

Typical conditions
15/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
35 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Race to the King Ultramarathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Race to the King Ultramarathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Race to the King Ultramarathon?

The Race to the King Ultramarathon route has 1,434 m of ascent, 1,434 m of descent and an estimated 2.6% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Race to the King Ultramarathon route go?

The Race to the King Ultramarathon route starts at West Dean Gardens and finishes at West Dean Gardens. Underfoot, expect trail. It passes Bignor Hill, Monarch's Way, Chichester Harbour, Bosham and Arundel Castle. The 100k Non-Stop (103km / 64 miles, 1510m ascent) combines the Coastal and Castle loops from West Dean Gardens through the South Downs National Park.

What should runners know on race day for the Race to the King Ultramarathon?

Bag transfer to your finish line for all runners and walkers.

Race character

Scenery

  • Coastal
  • Historic
  • Parkland
  • Countryside
  • Waterfront
  • Riverside
  • Forest

Atmosphere

  • Charity
  • Destination
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Trail
  • Mixed
Elevation character
Rolling
Technicality
Moderate

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Minimum age
18+
Cut-off
24 hours for the 100km

Race day logistics

Bag drop
Bag transfer to your finish line for all runners and walkers.
Post-race village
Spectator zones at the finish with hot food and cold drink concessions; bars at the basecamp and at the finish.
Medal
Finisher's medal for all finishers.

Access and course status

Start
West Dean Gardens
Finish
West Dean Gardens
Parking
Parking at the start and finish available at additional cost.
Park and ride
Bookable shuttles to and from the start and finish points at additional cost.

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Trail
Landmarks
Bignor Hill, Monarch's Way, Chichester Harbour, Bosham, Arundel Castle, South Downs Way
Notable features
  • The 100k Non-Stop (103km / 64 miles, 1510m ascent) combines the Coastal and Castle loops from West Dean Gardens through the South Downs National Park
  • sweeping chalk downs and coastal views

How hilly is the Race to the King Ultramarathon?

8%12%57%16%8%
  • Steep descent 8%
  • Descent 12%
  • Flat 57%
  • Climb 16%
  • Steep climb 8%
Total ascent
1,434 m
Net elevation
+0 m
GAP factor
2.6%
Longest climb
2,680 m at 4.8%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£155
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£285
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 29°CTypical temperature
  • 21 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 15Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

Is the Race to the King Ultramarathon flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 2.6% slower than a flat course, with about 1434 m of total ascent.

How much does the Race to the King Ultramarathon cost?

The adult entry fee is £155, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £285 including modelled travel and accommodation.