Event
Race To The King 2026
Run 4 Cancer in the 'Race To The King' ultra and help British families living with cancer. We have subsidised charity places available. Simply enter your contact details below to secure your place and we'll do the rest!
- Help families living with cancer
- Subsidised entry fee
- Low minimum sponsorship
- Run with your friends
Race To The King 2026
WALK IT, JOG IT or RUN IT!
Take on a challenge fit for royalty in this epic ultramarathon along stretches of both the Monarch’s Way and the South Downs Way. Choose from a 30 Km loop, twp different 50 Km loops, an 80 Km loop or a 100 Km loop.
Whether you are a first time Ultra runner or a seasoned ultra athlete, there is something to test everyone in this ultra-accessible ultra-marathon challenge! You will be treated like royalty every step of the way with fully stocked pitstops, fantastic support and views fit for royalty!
Date
- 20 June 2026
The Route(s)
Monarch’s Way Loop (30 Km): Journey along the South Downs Way towards Bignor Hill, returning to West Dean Gardens via the stunning Monarch’s Way. The perfect entry point to long distance trail running / walking.
Coastal Loop (50 Km): Often described as the perfect first ultramarathon, this is a relatively flat loop which promises incredible scenery and spectacular views. The route travels around Chichester Harbour, through the ancient fishing village of Bosham and then back into the South Downs.
Castle Loop (50 Km): A step up from the Coastal Loop, the Castle Loop follows an undulating course along the South Downs Way to Arundel Castle. The course then doubles back along the Monarch’s Way to finish at West Dean.
The 80 Km Loop: Designed as a ‘stepping stone’ between the 50K and 100K routes, the 80 Km Non-Stop course begins with a full circuit of the Coastal 50 Km Loop before joining the 30 Km Monarch’s Way Loop, finishing back at West Dean Gardens.
The 100 Km Loop: The full 100K circuit incorporates both the Coastal and Castle loops for a magnificent tour of the stunning South Downs National Park. Steeped in history and uniquely varied, the 100K non-stop event is truly a course that is for for Kings!
Already Have Your Own Place?
If you already have your own place and would like to Run 4 Cancer, we would be delighted! We can fully support you with a training plan and a high performance Run 4 Cancer running vest… perfect for both training in and also for race day! Just fill in the contact form below and we’ll get in touch right away! Thank you.
Apply For Your Place
We have a number of subsidised places available. All we ask is that you raise a minimum of £500.00 sponsorship in support of Run 4 Cancer. We set very low minimum sponsorship funds and fully understand that the cost of living crisis is impacting people’s ability to sponsor people. To reserve your Run 4 Cancer place, sign up on the form here. Many thanks for your support! We really appreciate it.
Run 4 Cancer - About Us
Set up by a team of running enthusiasts, all of whom have lost a family member or a friend to cancer, Run 4 Cancer is primarily a provider of days out and short-breaks for British families affected by cancer. We give families something to look forward to during the most difficult of times. We also make grants to UK based care institutions and support research into the positive effects of exercise (e.g. running) and how it can help with cancer prevention and recovery. Find out more about us here.
