The Maverick South Downs Trail

About the race

The Maverick South Downs Trail takes place on Saturday 2 October 2027 at Queen Elizabeth Country Park in Horndean. The event offers five off-road distances that all start from the country park and run out onto the South Downs Way and surrounding woodlands. Routes follow chalky, undulating trails and ridgeways with short, sharp climbs. The Marathon and 50k Ultra include an extended 15 km stretch on the South Downs Way.

The 50k Ultra also passes through Harting Downs and West Dean Woods. The course crosses parts of the Hampshire and Sussex border and uses a mix of woodlands, farm trails and ridgeways. There is no outpost on the Short route. Distances: - 50k Ultra: 51 km, +1294 m elevation gain - Marathon: 42 km, +1118 m elevation gain - Half Marathon: 21 km, +479 m elevation gain - Middle: 9 km, +205 m elevation gain - Short: 6 km, +129 m elevation gain Outposts and toilets are provided on longer routes: the Half Marathon has two outposts, the Marathon has three outposts with toilets at selected outposts, and the Ultra has four outposts with toilets at some of those locations.

Outposts supply snacks, gels and electrolyte drinks. Organisers aim to keep outposts cup free so participants should bring a cup or bottle. Event facilities include a marked and timed course, online results, event photography, bag drop, food and drink, free parking in the event car park and a finishers medal. The event is dog friendly but spaces are limited and dogs must be added to an entry.

Runners are strongly recommended to carry at least 1 litre of water, a raincoat, a foil blanket and a mobile phone. For the 50k Ultra and Marathon routes a set of mandatory kit is required including a waterproof jacket, mobile phone, 800 calories of food, minimum 1 litre of water, self-adhesive elastic bandage, whistle, foil blanket, hat or buff, a reusable cup and a GPX of the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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