The Maverick Cotswolds Trail
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The Maverick Cotswolds Trail : Sudeley Castle, 22 May 2027
The event is a set of off‑road trail races based at Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire (GL54 5LP). Routes run across the Cotswold Way and Winchcombe Way through rolling hills, honey‑stone villages, ancient woodland and open ridge lines.
The course surface is mainly hard‑packed, established trails with some steeper climbs, flowing bridleways, woodland trails and long descending sections. There are on‑course outposts offering sweet and savoury snacks, gels and electrolyte drink; the outposts aim to be cup‑free so runners should bring a re‑usable cup or bottle.
Available route options:
- 50 km Ultra - +1495 m
- Marathon (42 km) - +1175 m
- Half Marathon (23 km) - +580 m
- Middle (11 km) - +302 m
- Short (7 km) - +97 m
Facilities include free parking, a fully marked course, precision fuel and hydration outposts, full timing and online results, event photography, food and drink, a bag drop area and a metal finisher medal. The event is dog‑friendly but dog entries are limited and must be added to the entry.
Mandatory and recommended kit: all runners are strongly advised to carry at least 1 litre of water, a raincoat, a foil blanket and a mobile phone. The Half Marathon requires a minimum of 1 litre of water. The Marathon and Ultra require a waterproof jacket, mobile phone, 800 calories, 1 litre of water, foil blanket, whistle, elastic bandage, cap or buff and a re‑usable cup.
Entry details: prices vary by distance and online entry closes Wednesday 19 May 2027 at 11:00am. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
