The Maverick Original Hampshire

Winchester, United Kingdom • 14 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Maverick Hampshire Trail 2026 is scheduled for Saturday 14 March 2026 at Matterley Basin Grand Prix Track, Winchester, Hampshire (SO24 1HW). The course uses South Downs National Park trails with undulating hills, hard-packed sections and some technical descents. The event offers free parking, a fully marked course, timed results, event photography, a bag drop area and a metal finishers medal. The event is dog friendly; dogs must be added to the entry to take part. Participants are asked to use a reusable cup or bottle, as outposts do not provide pre-filled cups.

Routes and logistics

Distances and elevation gains:

  • Half Marathon: 24 km - Elevation gain +410 m
  • Middle: 16 km - Elevation gain +298 m
  • Short: 5 km - Elevation gain +125 m

Outposts and facilities: there are two outposts on the Half Marathon (around 7.5 km and 13 km), one on the Middle route (around 7.5 km) and one on the Short route (around 3.8 km). Outposts offer snacks, gels and electrolyte drink; water is available from self-serve barrels. There are no toilets along the Short or Middle routes; toilets are available at the second outpost (Half Marathon only) and within the start/finish area. The organiser requests runners finish within four hours to reduce pressure on marshals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 km
Half Marathon
16 km
Middle
5 km
Short
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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