Race to the King | Coastal 50K
Flat and runnable without skimping on scenery, it offers spectacular views around Chichester Harbour, through the ancient fishing village of Bosham before gently climbing back onto the South Downs.
Enter now Charity places- Sat 20 Jun 2026
06:30
Age 18 & over
£85
- 50 km trail running + 461 m ascent
Event overview
2026 details to be confirmed.
Explore the South Downs National Park on this epic ultramarathon offering stunning 50K or 100K routes from the glorious West Dean Gardens and taking in the Monarch's Way.
Expect a superb level of support and organisation with fantastic overnight options at the all-inclusive Basecamp.
Highlights
A route steeped in history
Start and finish from the historic venue of West Dean Gardens.
Support fit for a King
Race like royalty with pit stops packed with food and expert support throughout.
A wide variety of trails
A wide choice of routes taking in coastal trails and the South Downs National Park.
Fun for the whole family
Bring the family to cheer you on and explore the impressive gardens and sculptures of the West Dean Estate.
Effortless logistics
The figure-of-eight loop makes the simplest possible format to tick off 100km.
This event is part of Race to the King.
Event community
Antoinette K.
Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Free venue entry
- Spectators
- Teams
Route
- Check points
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Sleeping facilities
- Toilets
- Undulating
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
- GPX available
Location
- Bag transfer
- Bar
- Cafe
- Camping
- Entertainment
- Free parking
- Music
- Park
- Rural
- Secure bag storage
- Showers
- Toilets
What's included
- Camping
- Chip timing
- Drinks
- GPS tracking
- Map
- Medal
- Post-race meal
- Snacks
- Training plan
Sustainability
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
Do it for charity
Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the Race to the King Coastal 50K charity places for 2026 page.
Cancer
Macmillan Cancer Support
No one should have to face cancer alone.
- Technical t-shirt
- Personalised running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training plan
- Training guide
- Online training zone
- Dedicated contact
- Exclusive social group
- Pre-event training sessions
Sign up
£35
Fundraise
£350
How to enter
- Age 18 & over
- Entries open
- Charity places
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Insurance available
- Pay by instalments
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