The Maverick South Downs Trail

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How far is the The Maverick South Downs Trail?

The The Maverick South Downs Trail offers 5 distances: 50k Ultra (31.9 miles), Marathon (42.0 km / 26.1 miles), Half Marathon (21.5 km / 13.4 miles), Middle (8.9 km / 5.5 miles), Short (5.7 km / 3.5 miles). Every figure is measured from the organiser's own course file.

How much climbing is in the The Maverick South Downs Trail?

The 50k Ultra has 1,032 m of ascent. The Marathon has 886 m of ascent. The Half Marathon has 450 m of ascent. The Middle has 206 m of ascent. The Short has 139 m of ascent.

How hard is the The Maverick South Downs Trail?

50k Ultra: Expert. Marathon: Expert. Half Marathon: Hard. Middle: Moderate. Short: Easy. TRP grades come from distance and climb measured off the course file, not from the organiser.

Is the The Maverick South Downs Trail course marked?

We haven't confirmed the marking on the The Maverick South Downs Trail with Maverick Race. Check their race information before you enter rather than assuming it either way.

What kit do I need for the The Maverick South Downs Trail?

We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the The Maverick South Downs Trail. Maverick Race confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.

What are the cut-offs for the The Maverick South Downs Trail?

We don't hold published time limits for the The Maverick South Downs Trail. If Maverick Race set cut-offs, they'll be in the race information.

What is at the checkpoints on the The Maverick South Downs Trail?

We don't hold a checkpoint list for the The Maverick South Downs Trail. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the Maverick Race race information rather than turning up expecting food.

Can I download the The Maverick South Downs Trail route?

Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.

When is the next The Maverick South Downs Trail?

Sat, 3 Oct 2026, 08:30. Entries open.