The Maverick Exmoor X-Trail
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The Maverick Exmoor X Trail
The Maverick Exmoor X Trail is a trail running event at Caffyns Farm near Lynton in Exmoor National Park. Routes use coastal paths including the South West Coast Path and pass landmarks such as the Valley of Rocks. Terrain includes towering sea cliffs, exposed coastline, steep climbs, technical descents, ancient woodland, rivers, waterfalls and sweeping moorland.
There are five route options:
- 50k Ultra : 56 km, +2774 m
- Marathon : 42 km, +2223 m
- Half Marathon : 21 km, +1128 m
- Middle : 15 km, +803 m
- Short : 5 km, +207 m
Outposts provide snacks, gels and electrolyte drink as top ups rather than full supplies. Organisers aim for cup free outposts so runners should bring a re-usable cup or bottle. The event offers free parking, a fully marked and timed course, online results, event photography, bag drop and a metal finisher medal. The Ultra route features GPS tracking.
Mandatory kit is required for the Marathon and Ultra routes and recommended for all runners; required items include a waterproof jacket, mobile phone, a minimum of 1 litre of water, 800 calories, a foil blanket, whistle, self adhesive bandage, hat or buff and a GPX file on device. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules. A portion of entries is donated to CareMoor to support Exmoor conservation. Camping is available onsite at Caffyns Farm. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
