The Maverick Oxfordshire Trail

Event overview

The Maverick Oxfordshire Trail takes place on 7 November 2026 at Stonor Park, Stonor near Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. The event is organised by Maverick Race and uses trails in the Stonor estate and the surrounding Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The route starts from the 850-year-old Manor House of Stonor Park. The estate is home to long-established fallow deer and sightings of red kite are possible. Some sections include steep climbs and descents with gradients up to 22%.

Routes

• 22 km Half Marathon - +511 m elevation
• 13 km Middle - +360 m elevation
• 7 km Short - +99 m elevation

There are three route options. The Short route has no outpost. The Middle route has one outpost at about 7 km. The Half Marathon has two outposts at about 7 km and 14.5 km. Outposts provide sweet and savoury snacks, gels and electrolyte. There are no pre-filled water cups at outposts; runners should bring a reusable cup or bottle for self-serve water barrels.

Logistics and facilities

There is free parking at the venue. The course is fully marked and the event is fully timed with online results and event photography. Toilets are available only in the start/finish area; there are none on the route. The event is dog friendly but a dog must be added to the entry to participate with a dog. Organisers advise against wearing headphones and promote a plastic-free approach. Recommended items include a phone, trail shoes, raincoat, water bottle or running pack, and a reusable cup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.