The Maverick Hampshire Dark Gravel
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The Maverick Hampshire Dark Gravel 2026
The event takes place on 31 October 2026 at Alice Holt Forest, Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham, Hampshire. The course uses 5 km laps through woodland tracks and tree-lined avenues. Head torches are used to follow the route after dark.
Participants choose one of three routes, each defined by whole laps:
- 15 km - Long route, +194 m elevation
- 10 km - Middle route, +133 m elevation
- 5 km - Short route, +69 m elevation
There is one outpost on each lap offering sweet and savoury snacks and Precision Hydration fuel and electrolyte. There will not be pre-filled water cups; participants should bring a reusable cup or bottle for self serve water barrels. The event operates a plastic free approach at outposts and offers Hydrapak Speed Cups for sale.
The venue provides free parking and a bag drop area. The event includes course marking, timing, online results, event photography and a metal finishers medal. The route contains road crossings where care is required and on course marshals provide guidance.
Additional notes from the organiser: dogs are not permitted, headphones are not allowed, and participants under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. The site is about 4 miles from Farnham and about 2 miles from Bentley train station, which has direct trains from London Waterloo. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
