The Maverick Dorset Trail

JUN
13
2026
Explore the rugged Jurassic coastline on the trails of Dorset. Choose from three distances, each offering coastal views, steep climbs, and rocky sections. The event is dog-friendly and aims to be plastic-free.
Sat 13 Jun 2026
23 kilometers 13 kilometers 7 kilometers

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The Maverick Dorset Trail

The event takes place on Saturday, 13 June 2026, at Wilkswood Farm near Swanage in Dorset. This trail run is set along the rugged Jurassic coastline, featuring seabirds, ancient caves, and coastal scenery.

Participants can choose from three marked and timed route distances:

  • Half Marathon: 23 km with +535 m of elevation gain.
  • Middle: 13 km with +318 m of elevation gain.
  • Short: 7 km with +161 m of elevation gain.

The routes include technical rocky coastal sections with steep climbs and descents. For the Half Marathon route, there are two outposts with self-serve water, snacks, and electrolyte drinks. The Middle route has one outpost, and the Short route has none. The organizers aim for a plastic-free event, so participants are asked to bring a reusable cup or bottle.

The event includes free parking, online results, event photography, a bag drop area, a finisher's medal, and non-alcoholic beer. It is a dog-friendly event, though dogs must be added to the entry. All runners are requested to be finished by 14:00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

23 km
Half Marathon
13 km
Middle
7 km
Short