The Maverick West Sussex Trail

Amberley, United Kingdom • 7 Feb 2026

Event overview

Maverick Original West Sussex is an off-road trail running event at Amberley Museum in Arundel, United Kingdom, taking place in February 2026. The event village is next to Amberley railway station, and free parking is available at the venue. Courses run on trails that include fire tracks, forest paths and farm tracks, and several sections use the South Downs Way. The organiser asks runners to carry a reusable cup or bottle because outposts will not provide pre-filled cups.

Routes and logistics

The event offers three distances:

  • 22 km (Half Marathon) : +456 m elevation
  • 12 km (Middle) : +281 m elevation
  • 6 km (Short) : +198 m elevation

There are outposts on the Middle route (approximately 5 km) and on the Half Marathon (approximately 5 km and 14 km); there is no outpost on the Short route. Outposts provide snacks, gels and electrolyte drink and operate as top-ups rather than full aid. There are no toilets on the running routes; toilets are available in the start/finish area. The organiser requests runners finish within four hours. The event is dog friendly but dog places were sold out for this edition. The course is fully marked and the event includes timed results, event photography and a metal finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

22 km
Half Marathon - 22 Km
12 km
Middle - 12 Km
6 km
Short - 6 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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