The Maverick Dark Castle Trail

Corfe Castle, United Kingdom • 21 Nov 2026

Event overview

The Maverick Dark Castle Trail is a night trail running event held at Corfe Castle, Corfe, Wareham, Dorset on 21 November 2026. The course starts from the Corfe Castle venue and runs in the dark across local commons, ridges and woodland. The terrain includes muddy and tight single-track sections, some hard-packed or road sections, woodland and open heath. Runners may see local wildlife such as herds of Sika deer and distant views including Poole Harbour.

Routes and facilities

  • Long: 15 km
  • Middle: 11 km
  • Short: 5 km

The Long route has one outpost at approximately 6.5 km. There are no outposts on the Middle or Short routes. Outpost supplies are for top-ups only and include snacks, gels and electrolyte drink; there are no pre-filled water cups. Runners should bring a reusable cup or bottle for the self-serve water barrels. There are no toilets on the route; toilets are available in the start/finish area. The event is not dog-friendly. Headphones are not permitted. The car park is a 15-20 minute walk from the main venue area. The event features a fully marked course, timed results, event photography, food and drink at the venue, a bag drop area and a metal finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
Long
11 km
Middle
5 km
Short
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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