The Maverick Chilterns Trail

Event overview

The Maverick Chilterns Trail takes place on Saturday 11 July 2026 at Princes Risborough School, Merton Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire (HP27 0DR). The organiser is Maverick Race. The route runs through ancient beech woodland, ridgelines and valleys in the Chiltern Hills and uses sections of the Ridgeway and Chiltern Way. The course includes punchy climbs, chalky trails and technical singletrack. Dogs are not allowed at the venue.

Routes, entry and logistics

Distances and entry prices:

• 50 km: +1095 m, £89
• 40 km: +906 m, £79
• 22 km: +583 m, £49
• 14 km: +301 m, £39
• 8 km: +209 m, £25

Cut-offs and outposts: competitors have 8 hr 30 to complete the 50k and 8 hr to complete the marathon. There are 5 outposts on the 50k route, 4 on the marathon, 1 on the half marathon and none on the middle or short routes. Outposts provide snacks, gels and electrolyte drink and operate a self-serve water system; participants should bring a reusable cup or bottle.

Entry details: online entry closes Wednesday 8 July 2026 at midday; on-the-day entry may be available if the event is not sold out. A 20% multibuy discount applies when entering any three races or three entries. Free parking, course marking, timing, online results, event photography, bag drop and a metal finisher medal are provided.

Mandatory kit for the 50k and marathon includes waterproof jacket, mobile phone, 800 calories of food, minimum 1 litre water, foil blanket, whistle, elastic bandage, cap or buff, reusable cup and a GPX of the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.