The Maverick Original Hampshire 2025
The Maverick Original Hampshire 2025
Saturday 8 March 2025 | Matterley Basin Grand Prix Track
We're heading to the beautiful South Downs National Park to explore the trails surrounding Winchester. The routes we have mapped are intended to test you. With 3 route options to choose from, there's something for everyone. The trails will lead you through the quaint villages of Tichbourne and Cheriton, up and over undulating hills with panoramic views across the National Park. Stunning winding trails take you past the River Itchen and through some awesome woodland before you head back to Cheesefoot Head. This route is fast and hard-packed so we may even see some PBs and new course records set. Please note, there is no outpost on the Short route.
With easy access from London, it makes this Hampshire route a must for any trail lover out there.
Please reference the below image which shows the entrance to the event area, via the A272. There will be no access via the A31. Please follow parking signage and race marshals who will direct you once you are on site.
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DETAILS
Registration:
Long route - 07:45 - 09:15am
Middle & Short route - 09:00 - 10:10am
Start times:
Long Route: 09:45am
Middle & Short: 10:15am
DIFFICULTY
Stunning woodland, well marked bridleways, with a few technical descents suitable for all levels of runner.
More Info
Prices
Online entry closes on Thursday 6th March 2025 at midday (12:00). On the day entries will be available if the event is not sold out.
All entries are subject to a small booking fee.
Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
MULTIBUY
Enter any 3 races from any series, or 3 entries into this event, and get 20% off
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 & SHORT ROUTE - 09:00 - 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 1 outpost on the Short route at approximately 3.8km. There will be 1 outpost on the Middle route at approximately 7.5km. There will be 2 outposts on the Long route, at approximately 7.5km and 13km. 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.
HEADPHONES
We strongly recommend not wearing headphones at this event.
CUT-OFFS
Although we do not have strict cut-offs as such, we do appreciate it if all runners are finished by 2pm. This equates to a finish time of 4 hours.
This helps to ease the pressure on our marshals so that they are not stood outside for long periods of time.
TRANSFERS
If for any reason you wish to transfer out from an event we are happy to do this, but once only. You may transfer to any event listed on our website or even change to a higher-value event and pay the difference. We cannot action any transfers or refunds for an event that has sold out.
The last day to transfer out of an event is the Monday before event day (5 days before the event), please email us at [email protected] 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
Nearest Train Station: Winchester (15 mins drive)
Southern Railway: London Waterloo - Winchester
Journey Time: Approx 1hr10
Nearest Train Station: Winchester (15 mins drive)
Southern Railway: London Waterloo - Winchester
Journey Time: Approx 1hr10
By Taxi
Wessex Cars
01962 626262
Wessex Cars
01962 626262
Recommended Items
TRY TO PACK:
Phone
Trail shoes
Rain coat
Water bottle / running pack
A re-useable cup
How to stay hydrated
Take Precision Fuel & Hydration's free trail running sweat test to get a hydration plan tailored to your Maverick Race
Free Sweat TestBring 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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