About The Event
Follow in the footsteps of royalty along the spectacular Monarch’s Way and South Downs Way in this unique and inclusive figure-of-eight ultramarathon.
Explore the 100km Route
Designed to challenge the most experienced ultra enthusiast, whilst providing the perfect entry point for those taking on their first ultramarathon. The 100km takes you on a journey to the coast before looping back to West Dean Gardens and out towards Arundel Castle and the heights of the South Downs.
Explore the 50K Coastal Route
As you set off on your memorable journey running through the ornamental gardens of West Dean 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!
Explore the 50K Castle Route
Setting off from Basecamp, you will pass by the impressive Arundel Castle as you meander along the River Arun. As you head towards the finish you will journey across the South Downs Way, where you can expect challenging climbs and breath-taking views in every direction, before ending your journey back at the West Dean Estate.
How to enter Race to the King
Secure a Macmillan place
Use your own place
What's included?
You'll get full support and hospitality all the way, leaving you to focus on your challenge:
- training programmes tailored to all levels
- fully signposted trails for navigation in day & night conditions
- routes through heritage sites, areas of outstanding natural beauty (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.
Visit the Race to the King website to get a real feel for the Race to King experience.
Why should I join Team Macmillan?
Whichever option you choose, you'll get great benefits when you join Team Macmillan:
But most importantly...
We'll provide you with a reason to put in those months of training and fundraising, because you know that your efforts are going towards improving the lives of people living with cancer in the UK today
Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you.
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before signing up.
Event Accessibility
Guide and support dogs are welcome at this event.
For participants who need a guide to make this event accessible to them, if you choose the 'non-stop' package, your guide can accompany you free of charge. If you choose the 'weekender' package, there is a discounted charge of £80 for your guide - this is to cover costs for the overnight basecamp.
Due to the nature of this event it is not recommended for wheelchairs.
If you have any questions about whether this event would be suitable depending on your needs, please get in touch with the Threshold team who will be happy to see how best they can accommodate you.
Race to the King FAQs
Got a question about taking part? Visit the Race to the King website to view the event FAQs. You can also get in touch with the Macmillan team by calling 0300 1000 200 or emailing hiking@macmillan.org.uk.
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