The Maverick Original New Forest 2025
The Maverick Original New Forest 2025
Saturday 18 January 2025 | Holmsley Campsite, New Forest
ALL ENTRIES HAVE NOW SOLD OUT
Nestled in the heart of the stunning New Forest National Park's ancient woodland, the Maverick Original New Forest trail running event is sure to be the best way to start your 2025 season
We bring you three beautiful routes. Amongst a mix of trees that are, young and old evergreen and deciduous, the trails will take you on a tour through the beating heart of the Forest. Bats tend to roost in the broadleaved trees and thick young conifers provide shelter for deer, so keep your eyes peeled.
With the trails being moderately smooth and generally covered with a gravel surface, the three New Forest routes are suitable for all levels of Trail Runner. But beware, the trails can and do get wet and muddy, and don’t be fooled there are certainly some short, steep slopes hidden amongst the flora and fauna. Please note, there is no outpost on the Short route.
These trails will challenge you, but reward you. We look forward to seeing you in January and starting the new year the Maverick way. Whilst we can’t guarantee that it will be warm, we can promise a magical event with the crunching and crackling of frosted leaves underfoot.
Prices
Long
- $61.88/pp
Middle
- $49.25/pp
Short
- $31.57/pp
This event has sold out. On the day entries will NOT be accepted.
How it Works
As a guide you should always:
• Follow the on-course signage
• Listen to on-course marshals
• Take care when crossing roads
• Be considerate to others
• Please close all gates, DO NOT litter!
REGISTRATION
The registration process for each distance is organised with specific time windows to minimise congestion and ensure a smooth experience. During registration, you’ll collect your race number (nothing is sent in advance). It’s recommended to arrive at the beginning of your registration window to avoid queues:
LONG ROUTE - 07:45 - 09:15am
MIDDLE ROUTE - 09:00 - 10:00am
SHORT ROUTE - 09:30 - 10:10am
Please plan your arrival accordingly!
PLASTIC FREE
In our quest to make this season plastic-free, we ask that you run with a reusable cup or bottle. Speed Cups are available to purchase at each event and online.
OUTPOSTS
There will be no out post on the Short route. There will be 1 outpost on the Middle route at approx 8.5km. There will be 2 outposts on the Long route at approx 8km and 16km.
The outposts are designed to act as a top up for what you are already carrying. There will be a range of sweet & savoury snacks (fruit, cake, crisps) as well as Precision Hydration fuel & electrolyte.
There will not be pre-filled water cups available at the outpost. Please have your re-useable cup or bottle ready when you arrive and make use of our self serve water barrels.
CUT OFFS
Although we do not have strict cut offs as such, we do appreciate if all runners (regardless of distance) are finished by 2pm. This equates to a finish time of 4hrs.
This helps to ease the pressure on our marshals, so that they are not stood outside for long periods of time.
TRANSFERS
The last day to transfer out of an event is the Monday before event day (5 days before the event), please email us on info@maverick-race.com with the name of the event you would like to move to. We are not able to move you out of an event if you contact us after this day
The Routes
Choose your route carefully. The distance and elevation gain should give you some indication as to how easy/hard each route is, as well as showing you where the tougher climbs are.
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What you get
Getting to the Race
By Car
Free parking at the venue. If you're looking to share transport you can message other runners here.
Free parking at the venue. If you're looking to share transport you can message other runners here.
By Train
Hinton Admiral Station is a short Taxi (10min) or Bike ride from the venue. (4 miles away)
Hinton Admiral Station is a short Taxi (10min) or Bike ride from the venue. (4 miles away)
By Taxi
New Forest Taxi's
02380 170 750
New Forest Taxi's
02380 170 750
Recommended Items
TRY TO PACK:
Phone
Trail shoes
Rain coat
Water bottle / running pack
A re-useable cup
Bring your own cup
In an effort to keep our trails clean and preserve the nature around us, we’re aiming to keep out outposts cup free. Please bring a cup or bottle to re-fill.
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