The Maverick South Downs Trail 2026
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The Maverick South Downs Trail 2026
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About
Here's a trail event that promises to get the legs and lungs burning. Choose from 4 beautiful routes that crisscross the East and West Sussex border with woodlands, farm trails and ridgeways to run along. You won't regret joining Maverick Race for this one.
Ultra - 51k, Marathon - 42k, Half Marathon - 21k, and 2 more
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Sat, Oct 3, 2026
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Horndean, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean PO8 0QE, UK
Start times
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
Ultra - 51k: 8:30 AMMarathon - 42k: 8:30 AMHalf Marathon - 21k: 10:30 AMMiddle - 9k: 10:30 AMShort - 5km: 10:45 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Maverick South Downs Trail 2026
Ultra - 51k
51km
£89
Marathon - 42k
42km
£79
Half Marathon - 21k
21km
£10 - £49
Middle - 9k
9km
£10 - £39
Ultra - 51k
51km
£89
Marathon - 42k
42km
£79
Half Marathon - 21k
21km
£10 - £49
Middle - 9k
9km
£10 - £39
Route information
With all five routes starting in Queen Elizabeth Country Park, you’ll enjoy a scenic start to the race. All courses pack a punch with some short sharp climbs that get the legs and lungs burning.
Should you have any questions relating to the event (including transfering or editing your booking) please contact Maverick on info@maverick-race.com.
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
Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean PO8 0QE, UK
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There will be free parking on site. Parking is a 15-20min walk from the venue area.
Event day logistics
Schedule
07:30 Gates open
07:30 - 8:15 Registration (Ultra & Long)
08:30 Ultra and Long races start
08:45 - 10:00 Registration (Half marathon)
10:00 - 11:00 Registration (Middle & Short)
10:30 Half Marathon race starts
11:00 Middle & Short Race starts
*Please arrive with plenty of time to park, register, attach your race number and warm up.
Age Requirements
Please note that all under 18's must be accompanied by a participating adult throughout the run.
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.
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