The Maverick X Series Afan Forest
Port Talbot, United Kingdom • 20 Sep 2025
The Maverick X Series Afan Forest 2025 is a trail running event held in Afan Forest Park, South Wales, known for its scenic woodland and challenging terrain. Participants can choose from four routes: Ultra (50 km, 1133 m elevation), Long (42 km, 970 m), Middle (25 km, 625 m), and Short (10 km, 232 m). The courses feature a mix of gravel tracks and single trails, passing wind turbines, rolling Welsh hills, and heathland streams. The finale includes a tough 2.5 km climb called "The Wall." The event emphasizes environmental care with plastic-free outposts and requires runners to bring reusable cups. It offers fully marked, timed courses with multiple aid stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.