Race to the King - Castle 50k

Race completed

52 km Distance

1,040 m Climbing

4.2 Grit · Challenging

53.7392° N, 1.5370° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 20 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~556 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (49km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 17 h 05 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 85 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2024	49km	556	Vincent Baker · 03:47:50	Maleah Chumley · 04:35:57
2024	102km	336	Joseph Baker · 09:01:54	Sophie Carter · 10:31:19
2024	52km	181	Samuel Harper · 03:59:14	Alice Batchelor · 05:33:32
2023	100km	313	Liam McIntyre · 09:28:07	Alex Buckley · 12:20:37
2022	100km	293	Lucien Brenner-Roach · 11:15:54	Rachel Nelson · 13:30:59
2021	53.6mi	904	David Gaskell · 07:49:43	Louisa Robbins · 08:08:10
2019	52.4mi	749	Jack Blackburn · 07:23:41	Mary Menon · 08:26:49
2018	52.4mi	656	Mark Innocenti · 07:36:39	Isobel Rea · 08:45:20
2017	53.5mi	583	Jack Blackburn · 07:13:51	Amy White · 08:29:28
2016	53.5mi	629	Michael Robinson · 08:15:47	Joanna (Joasia) Zakrzewski · 07:57:11

48% of the 2024 field were women.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (49km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 52 km of trail with 1,040 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 20 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,040 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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