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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.

United Kingdom Wales Port Talbot

Race information

Registration
UTMB 50K
50 km
1133 m+
Ultra 50km
42 km
970 m+
Long 42km
25 km
625 m+
Middle 25 Km
10 km
232 m+
Short 10 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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