Our 2026 Race Calendar is here!
Gravel, Trail & X-Trail — three new series built to match every runner’s journey.
We're excited to announce some changes for the 2026 race season! This year, we've had thousands of new runners join the Maverick community, ranging from road runners to ultra-enthusiasts. To make it easier for everyone to find the perfect challenge, we've reclassified our races into three new categories: Gravel, Trail, and X-Trail.
Each of the races in these 3 series still has a variety of distances, and this new classification is all about the terrain. You can find out more about each race series in the sections below.
Our Gravel Series is for the road runners ready to leave the pavement and looking to build their confidence on the trails. This is rolling gravel roads, park trails and wide forest tracks. Also a great event for those speed hunters looking to try trails.
The Trail Series is your classic trail running experience. A more technical immersive experience than the Gravel events, with varied elevation, roots, rocks, mud and stunning scenery.
X-Trail Series is the pinnacle of trail running and for those seeking progression. These races consist of steep climbs, technical descents and high altitude adventures. The ultimate test of skill, endurance and resilience.
The 2026 Race Calendar
Our new race series isn't the only thing to get excited about next year. We're also making our mark on some brand-new locations, including a big move up north! We're adding three new races to the calendar, bringing the Maverick community to uncharted territory. We can't wait to see you there!
17 January - The Maverick New Forest Gravel
7 February - The Maverick West Sussex Trail
14 March - The Maverick Hampshire Trail
11 April - The Maverick East Sussex Trail
12 April - The Brighton Trail Marathon
2 May - The Maverick Exmoor X-Trail
16 May - The Maverick Cotswold Trail
30 May - The Maverick Peak District Trail
13 June - The Maverick Dorset Trail
Coming Soon - The Maverick North Downs Trail
11 July - The Maverick Chilterns Trail
NEW! - 8 August - The Maverick Ochil Hills Trail
NEW! - 5 September - The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel
19 September - The Maverick Lakes X-Trail
3 October - The Maverick South Downs Trail
NEW! - Coming Soon - The Maverick Yorkshire Dales Trail
Coming Soon - The Maverick Jurassic Coast Trail
Coming Soon - The Maverick Oxfordshire Trail
Coming Soon - The Maverick Dark Oxfordshire Trail
Coming Soon - The Maverick Dark Castle Trail
28 November - The Maverick Suffolk Gravel
