Date
Saturday 20th June 2026
Location
West Dean Gardens, nr Chichester
Distance
30km / 50km / 80km / 100km
Whether you already have your own place or you'd like a charity place, join Team Cancer Research UK in 2026 for the Race to the King and play your part in supporting vital cancer research.
We can offer you a Cancer Research UK charity place in the Race to the King 2026. Sign up to raise vital funds for research and help us beat cancer. Entry fee: £45 (100km non-stop), £40 (80km) £35 (50km Coastal or Castle route), or £30 (30km) Minimum fundraising target: £550 (100km non-stop), £450 (80km), £350 (50km Coastal or Castle), or £250 (30km)
Once you've secured your own place in the Race to the King, use it to join Team Cancer Research UK and fundraise for vital cancer research. No extra entry fee, you'll have already paid the event organiser. Set your own fundraising target.
Step: 1
Decide whether you'll enter with your own place or get a charity place
Step: 2
Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK perks
Step: 3
Get fundraising for life-saving research
Step: 4
Get over that finish line and smash your fundraising target
Write your own piece of history in the heart of the South Downs as you chase the King from ancient coast to sweeping ridges.
Whether you are a first time Ultra runner or a hardened professional there is something to test everyone in this ultra-accessible figure of 8 ultramarathon challenge. The hardest part might just be waving goodbye to your supporters at the festival camp for your second loop.
50km Coastal takes you along the coastal path of Chichester Harbour AONB, through the picturesque ancient village of Bosham. If Castles are your thing, 50km Castle route winds along the River Arun, past Arundel Castle and up along the South Downs Way before heading back to the finish line.
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
70 CRUK participants taking part in the Race to the Stones
Hitting their fundraising targets to raise £57,000
Could fund a research assistant at a Cancer Research UK lab for 2 years
A personalised Cancer Research UK running t-shirt or vest
Training tips and plans to help you prepare
Fundraising support to help you smash your target
An official finisher’s medal for completing your race
A post-race reception to celebrate
Support on the day at cheer points along the route
We've teamed up with experts to give you the best training support and advice for your event. Whether it's your first time training or you're looking to smash a PB, we've got a training plan for you.
We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going such as fundraising ideas, top tips, planners and posters.
We worked with Scimitar to create Cancer Research UK sportswear that’s comfortable, looks great and supports our vital work. 20% of the price of these products will be paid to Cancer Research UK.
We'll be there on the day, supporting you on the course and seeing you afterwards in our post event marquee within the Event Village!
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