Race to the King Ultramarathon

  • West Dean Gardens, South Downs
  • 103 km
  • Entry from £155
  • Open entry

The bottom line: this ultramarathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £155 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.

Data current as of

The five sub-scores

PB potential
Value100
Conditions100
Beginner-friendly
Organisation

No single black-box number: each sub-score is shown independently. See the scoring methodology.

Race to the King's ultramarathon is a loop course that runs a mixed profile. It is a mixed event at heart.

How hilly is the Race to the King Ultramarathon?

Course profile not yet available for this race.

The course is a loop course. It finishes at West Dean Gardens. The surface is predominantly trail.

What are realistic finish times?

Finisher distribution not yet available for this race.

Fit depends on your goal here: weigh the course shape and conditions below against a flat-out PB attempt. A generous 24 hours cut-off makes it realistic for first-timers and slower finishers too. Scenery-seekers get a downland backdrop.

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.

Parking: Parking at the start and finish available at additional cost.

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.

Expect typical race-day temperatures around 29°C, winds near 21 kph and about 3 mm of rain on an average year. Overall the conditions are favourable for endurance running — a help if you are chasing a time.

Verdict

The bottom line: this ultramarathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £155 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.