Race to the King 2025
Saturday 21 June 2025
£30 registration
£350 minimum sponsorship
The perfect first ultra. 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.
Register for your place
Get your part-funded spot now in return for a fundraising pledge, be sure to select Moorfields Eye Charity as your chosen charity!
Register nowHave you got what it takes to conquer the oldest path in Britain? The Ridgeway has endured 5,000 years. You just have to last 100km.
Find out for yourself what draws 3,000 people from around the world each year to follow in the footsteps of Romans, Vikings and mythical warriors in their quest to reach the ancient stone circle at Avebury.
Threshold Sports believe in opening up Ultras for all and from sign up to the finish line, they will support you every step of the way along this incredible journey! With a completion rate of over 90% this is the perfect first ultra.
What is included?
- Training program tailored to all levels
- Fully signposted trails for navigation in day & night conditions
- Fully stocked pit stops including cereal bars, chocolate, sweets, fresh fruit 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
- Moorfields Eye Charity running vest and neck warmer
This is a challenge for all ages, experience and fitness levels. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, patient plodder or weekend walker – take on 100km or 50km in one day. Grit and determination will get you to the finish and secure those memories to last a life-time.
Registration options
50km
- £30 discounted registration
- £350 fundraising pledge
100km
- £40 discounted registration
- £550 fundraising pledge