The Maverick New Forest Gravel
Holmsley and the New Forest gravel tracks.
| Distance | Ascent | Per km |
|---|---|---|
| 22 km Half Marathon | 148 m | 7 m |
| 12 km Middle | 66 m | 6 m |
| 6 km Short | 25 m | 4 m |
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HARD
TRP grade · E3·T2
starts 09:30
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What you’re in for
Three routes from Holmsley campsite in the New Forest in January — Maverick's season opener and one that sells out. Gravel forest track through ancient woodland and open heath, with ponies on the course and deer in the conifers. The Short is 6.2km with 25m of climb, the Middle 11.8km and 66m, the Half 22.3km and 148m. Half at 09:30, Middle at ten, Short at 10:15. Dog entries sell out.
Terrain and trail
Fast, flat and untechnical, in the organiser's rating — a great first trail course. Predominantly gravel, smooth and flowing, with wet sections, some January mud and the odd short sharp rise. A road shoe with tread. Maverick's format on every event: a fully marked course, outposts stocked with Precision Fuel & Hydration and a spread of sweet and savoury food as a top-up for what you carry, no cups (bring one), a bag drop, an event village with food and a non-alcoholic beer at the end. Mandatory kit is checked on the longer routes.
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How to enter
Sat, 16 Jan 2027 · Entries open
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Common questions
- The Maverick New Forest Gravel offers 3 distances: Half Marathon (22.0 km / 13.7 miles), Middle (12.0 km / 7.5 miles), Short (6.0 km / 3.7 miles).