The Maverick Exmoor X-Trail 2026
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The Maverick Exmoor X-Trail 2026
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About
Experience the thrill of trailing through the valleys and towering cliffs of Exmoor National Park. With four distances on offer, this is an event for all-abilities to take part in and enjoy. You’ll leave with an extraordinary sense of achievement, memories you’ll always treasure and a bespoke medal.
Ultra - 56k, Marathon - 42k, Half Marathon - 21k, and 2 more
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Sat, May 2, 2026
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Lynton, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Caffyns Farm, Lynton EX35 6JW, UK
Start times
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Ultra - 56k: 8:00 AMMarathon - 42k: 8:30 AMHalf Marathon - 21k: 9:00 AMMiddle - 15k: 9:30 AMShort - 5km: 9:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Maverick Exmoor X-Trail 2026
Middle - 15k
15km
£10 - £39
Half Marathon - 21k
21km
£10 - £49
Marathon - 42k
42km
£79
Ultra - 56k
56km
£89
Middle - 15k
15km
£10 - £39
Half Marathon - 21k
21km
£10 - £49
Marathon - 42k
42km
£79
Ultra - 56k
56km
£89
Route information
This event was quickly nicknamed 'The Beast' and labelled one of the toughest event in the Maverick calendar because of the vertical ascent of over 2065m on the Ultra route.
The Exmoor National Park in the South-West of England is known for its moorland and dramatic coastline with all 5 routes have the very best the area has to offer.
While this event is not for the faint-hearted, trail runners of all abilities will be able to complete one of the distances on offer if they commit to the challenge.
The routes follow part of the South West Coast Path which is England's longest way-marked footpath and a National Trail. You'll enter the valley of rocks, a superb coastal path known for its herds of feral goats, and back inland towards some special forested sections.
What's included
- Metal Finisher's Medal
- Chip-timed results
- Way-marked routes
- Fully stocked outposts
- Official Photography
- Free Parking
- Bag Drop area
- GPX of the route
How to get there
Caffyns Farm, Lynton EX35 6JW, UK
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There is free parking at the event.
By Train
The nearest train station is Barnstaple. The station is 19 miles to the start venue. There are trains from London Paddington to Barnstaple with a journey time of approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Camping
Camping charges are included for Ultra runners. Those taking part in the other distances can pay for additional camping when you sign up for the event.
Event day logistics
07:00 Gates Open
08:00 Ultra start
08:30 Marathon start
09:00 Half Marathon start
09:30 Middle & Short route start
Age Requirements
Please note that all under 18's must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Cut-Off Times
The cut off time for this event will be 6pm.
Plastic-Free Event
Maverick Race is making every effort to make this season 100% plastic-free. For this reason, there will be no plastic cups at this event, so runners should bring a reusable cup or bottle with them to refill at the stations located on the route.
Dog Entry
You will only be able to take part with your dog if you have pre-booked a space for them.
Water & Nutrition stations
There will be approximately 5 hydration and nutrition outposts on the Ultra route, provided by Precision Hydration.
Plastic-Free Event
Maverick Race is making every effort to make this season 100% plastic-free. For this reason, there will be no plastic cups at this event, so runners should bring a reusable cup or bottle with them to refill at the stations located on route.
Kit List
Please refer to the Maverick Race website
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