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Running · Ultra Marathons
Race to the King 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 19 June 2027
- Location
- Slindon Estate, near Arundel to Winchester Cathedral, UK
- Distance
- 62.1 mi / 99.9 km
Race to the King: 19 June 2027, 62.1 miles, from Slindon Estate, near Arundel, West Sussex. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Race to the King Race Timeline
282 days to go
More than 126 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before ultra-specific training ramps up.
Race to the King 2027: quick answers
When is Race to the King 2027?
Race to the King 2027 takes place on Saturday, 19 June 2027.
Where does Race to the King start and finish?
Race to the King starts at Slindon Estate, near Arundel, West Sussex and finishes at Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire.
How many miles is Race to the King?
Race to the King is 62.1 miles (99.9km).
How much elevation gain does Race to the King have?
Race to the King has approximately 5051ft of total elevation gain. 5,051ft (1,540m) of ascent across 62.1 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 81ft of climb per mile. The going: south downs way — chalk ridge, grass, flint track and some road.
How much does Race to the King cost to enter?
Entry direct through Threshold Trail Series, with no ballot and no qualifying time. Charity places are widely available — the Mental Health Foundation is one of many partner charities. Check the official site for current pricing.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 19 June 2027
- Distance
- 62.1 miles / 99.9km
- Location
- Slindon Estate, near Arundel to Winchester Cathedral, UK
- Start Point
- Slindon Estate, near Arundel, West Sussex
- Finish Point
- Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire
- Elevation gain
- 5051 ft (1540m)
- Surface
- South Downs Way — chalk ridge, grass, flint track and some road
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry direct through Threshold Trail Series, with no ballot and no qualifying time. Charity places are widely available — the Mental Health Foundation is one of many partner charities. Check the official site for current pricing.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Threshold Trail Series.
Race to the King Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Race to the King Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Slindon Estate, near Arundel, West Sussex and finishing at Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire. 5051 ft of total elevation gain across 62.1 miles.
Is Race to the King flat?
5,051ft (1,540m) of ascent across 62.1 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 81ft of climb per mile. The going: south downs way — chalk ridge, grass, flint track and some road.
Race to the King Course Profile
5051 ft total elevation gain.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Slindon Estate, near Arundel, West Sussex
Start line.
Where Race to the King starts and finishes
Race to the King starts at Slindon Estate, near Arundel, West Sussex and finishes at Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Race to the King Route Breakdown
The sister race to Race to the Stones, run westward along the South Downs Way from the Slindon Estate near Arundel to a finish inside the grounds of Winchester Cathedral. The full distance is 100km with 5,051ft of climb, and as at Race to the Stones it can be run non-stop, split across two days with an overnight basecamp, or entered as a single 50km day. A 30km option runs alongside.
Race to the King Pace Calculator & Splits
Race to the King Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
3:52
Average pace / km
2:24
Race to the King Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 2:54 | 1:48 | 9:00 | 18:01 | 38:00 | 54:02 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 3:08 | 1:57 | 9:45 | 19:31 | 41:10 | 58:32 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 3:23 | 2:06 | 10:30 | 21:01 | 44:20 | 1:03:02 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 3:37 | 2:15 | 11:15 | 22:31 | 47:30 | 1:07:32 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 3:52 | 2:24 | 12:00 | 24:01 | 50:40 | 1:12:03 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 4:06 | 2:33 | 12:45 | 25:31 | 53:50 | 1:16:33 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 4:21 | 2:42 | 13:30 | 27:01 | 57:00 | 1:21:03 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 4:35 | 2:51 | 14:16 | 28:31 | 1:00:10 | 1:25:33 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 4:50 | 3:00 | 15:01 | 30:01 | 1:03:20 | 1:30:03 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 5:19 | 3:18 | 16:31 | 33:01 | 1:09:40 | 1:39:04 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 5:48 | 3:36 | 18:01 | 36:01 | 1:16:00 | 1:48:04 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 6:17 | 3:54 | 19:31 | 39:01 | 1:22:20 | 1:57:04 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 6:46 | 4:12 | 21:01 | 42:02 | 1:28:40 | 2:06:05 | 7:00:00 |
Race to the King Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Race to the King finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Race to the King finish
9:58:04
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Race to the King, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyRace to the King Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Slindon Estate, near Arundel, West Sussex
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Race to the King
20-24 weeks is the realistic window for a first 62.1-mile ultra, assuming you already have a marathon's worth of base behind you. The block that matters is back-to-back long weekends — a long run on Saturday followed by a second, slower one on Sunday — which builds time on feet and teaches you to run on tired legs without the recovery cost of one enormous day. Practise your race-day nutrition on every one of them; at this distance the stomach fails before the legs do.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Drop volume hard across the final three to four weeks — further out and steeper than a marathon taper, because a 30-mile training day costs weeks of recovery, not days. Keep some easy running and a little terrain-specific work in, but the goal is to reach Slindon Estate, near Arundel, West Sussex with fresh feet and a rested gut rather than one more long run in the bank.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
62.1-Mile Ultra Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Race to the King Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Race to the King for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Race to the King fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusRace to the King Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Race to the King site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.