Treks, Challenges and Ultras

Race to the King - 2025

Date
Saturday 21 June 2025
Location
Loops from West Dean Gardens
Distance
100 or 50km
Registration fee
£40 for 100km/£30 for 50km
Fundraising target
£500 for 100km/£300 for 50km
Secure your place here

About the event

Race to the King 2025

Write your own piece of history in the heart of the South Downs as you chase the King from the ancient coast to sweeping ridges.

Whether you're a first-time Ultra runner or a hardened professional there is something to test everyone in this ultramarathon challenge.  

You will be treated like royalty on your journey with fully stocked pitstops, laden with food and drinks, and tireless support from the crew and medics. 

The event

Follow in the footsteps of royalty along the spectacular Monarch’s Way and South Downs Way in this unique figure-of-eight ultramarathon.

Support fit for a King, race like royalty, with pit stops packed with food and expert support throughout.

There's 3 options for your challenge. 

  • The full 100km all in 1 go
  • 50km route taking on the coastal loop
  • 50km route taking on the castle loop

How to register

Tommy's has a set number of places in Race to the King. 

To register for one of our places click on the button and complete the form. You'll be asked to pay a registration fee of £40 for the 100km or £30 for the 50km challenge.

Then you'll set up a fundraising page for Tommy's and asked to raise a minimum of £500 for the 100km and £300 for the 50km challenge.

Choose your distance

100km Non-stop 

Complete the full figure-of-eight 100km route starting and finishing on the West Dean Estate taking in both the Coastal and Castle loops.

Saturday 15 June 2024

Registration price £40

Minimum fundraising pledge £500

50km Coastal route 

Complete a 50km route starting and finishing on the West Dean Estate running through the ornamental gardens of West Dean, the ancient village of Bosham and the Kingley Vale Nature Reserve. You’ll take in the panoramic views of the coast, rolling hills, luscious greenery and fantastic wildlife.

Saturday 15 June 2024

Registration price £30

Minimum fundraising pledge £300

50km Coastal route 

Complete a 50km route passing by the impressive Arundel Castle as you meander along the River Arun. As you head towards the finish you'll journey across the South Downs Way, where you can expect challenging climbs and breathtaking views in every direction, before ending your journey back at the West Dean Estate.

Saturday 15 June 2024

Registration price £30

Minimum fundraising pledge £300

What's included

• Training programme tailored to all levels
• Fully signposted trails for navigation in day & night conditions
• Routes through heritage sites, AONBs and along National Trails
• Fully stocked pit stops including cereal bars, chocolate, sweets, fresh fruit, crisps, 
sandwiches and more
• Hot meals, showers, drinks and sports nutrition
• Bag transport to the finish 
• Qualified medical personnel at all pit-stops & medical clinics at basecamp & finish points
• Finisher’s medal
• Individual chip timing throughout the event

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