The Maverick Dark Castle Trail
Corfe Castle, United Kingdom • 20 Nov 2026
The Maverick Dark Castle Trail at Corfe Castle
The event is a night trail run based at Corfe Castle in Dorset. Routes start from the historic castle and pass through the village of Corfe, across Corfe Common and towards Church Knowle before climbing the ridge at Knowle Hill with views across Purbeck and distant lights of Poole Harbour. The Long and Middle routes continue to Stone Hill Down and through tight singletrack near Blue Poole.
Distances offered:
- 15 km, Long route, +243 m elevation
- 11 km, Middle route, +225 m elevation
- 5 km, Short route, +120 m elevation
Trail surfaces are a mix of soft, muddy sections typical for November and some hard-packed or road sections. Woodland and open heath along the courses are home to Sika deer. The Long route has one outpost at about 7 km offering snacks, gels and electrolyte drink; the Middle and Short routes have no outpost. There are no toilets on the run routes; toilets are available in the start and finish area. A car park is located a 15 to 20 minute walk from the main venue. The event provides fully marked courses, timing, online results, photography, food and drink at the venue, bag drop and a metal finisher medal. The event is not dog friendly. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Recommended items include a headtorch, trail shoes, raincoat, long sleeve top, foil blanket, phone and a refillable bottle. Headphones are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.