Maverick Cotswolds Trail

The Maverick Cotswolds Trail 2026

The Maverick Cotswolds Trail is a one-day trail running event based at Sudeley Castle, Castle Street, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire (GL54 5LP). Routes run from estate land onto established trails and join several long distance paths, passing villages and ancient sites across the northern Cotswolds.

Courses are on hard-packed, well established trails with undulating terrain and some steeper hills. The event offers multiple distances with recorded elevation gains, and outposts positioned on the longer routes to provide snacks, gels and electrolyte drinks. Outposts do not provide pre-filled cups; participants are asked to bring a reusable cup or bottle. The organiser promotes a plastic-free approach and sells event speed cups.

Distances available:

• 51 km 50k Ultra, elevation +1387 m
• 43 km Marathon, elevation +1069 m
• 23 km Half Marathon, elevation +528 m
• 15 km Middle, elevation +396 m
• 7 km Short, elevation +97 m

Mandatory kit requirements differ by route. The Half Marathon requires a minimum of one litre of water. The Marathon and 50k Ultra require a waterproof jacket, mobile phone, approximately 800 calories, a minimum of one litre of water, a foil blanket, whistle, self adhering bandage, cap or buff, a reusable cup, and GPX of the route. Toilets are available at the start/finish area and at one outpost on the longer routes. Free parking, course marking, timing, online results, event photography, bag drop and finishers medals are provided. Dog entries have sold out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.