The Maverick Dorset Trail 2026
Saturday 13 June 2026 | Wilkswood Farm
This event has sold out. On the day entries will NOT be accepted.
* DOG ENTRIES HAVE NOW SOLD OUT *
The Maverick Dorset Trail run is set in the home of Maverick Race. We’re so proud to call this beautiful part of the UK our home and urge you all - beginners, to experienced trail runners alike- to join us in Dorset for this event.
With three routes around our own personal favourite trails there is a suitable challenge for everyone to give trail running a go and see what Maverick race is all about. We promise you all that no matter which route you choose you will be treated to some of the best scenery and coastlines the UK has to offer. Please note, there is no outpost on the Short route.
We head towards the rugged Jurassic coastline, where seabirds soar, and ancient caves litter the coastline. Steeped in Heritage and with more elevation than previous years, there is no possible way that the Maverick Dorset Original event will disappoint.
We look forward to welcoming you to the trails, the home of Maverick Race and the start line.
This event has sold out. On the day entries will NOT be accepted.
LOCATION
Nr Acton Field Camping Site,
B3069, Swanage,
Dorset,
BH19 3BN
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DETAILS
Registration:
Half Marathon - 07:45 - 09:15am
Middle Route - 09:00 - 09:50am
Short Route - 09:30 - 10:10am
Start time:
Half Marathon: 09:45am
Middle route:10:00am
Short route: 10:15am
DIFFICULTY
Technical rocky coastal sections with Steep climbs and Descents suited to all levels of runner.
About our ratings
The Route
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What you get
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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!
OUTPOSTS
There will be no outpost on the Short route. There will be 1 outpost on the Middle route, at approximately 10km. There will be 2 outposts on the Half Marathon route, at approximately 10km & 19km. 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 gels and electrolyte drink.
Please note, there are no toilets along the run route. There will only be toilets available within the start/finish area.
CUT OFFS
Although we do not have strict cut-offs as such, we would appreciate it 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.
PLASTIC FREE
In an effort to keep our trails clean and preserve the nature around us, we’re aiming to keep our outposts cup-free. Please bring a cup or bottle to refill. Speed Cups are available to purchase at each event and online.
HEADPHONES
We strongly recommend not wearing headphones at this event, but if you do want to listen to your tunes whilst on the trials, we recommend bone conduction headphones.
TRANSFERS
If you need to transfer out from this event, you can do this via your Let's Do This account. You can't transfer if the event has sold out. The last day to transfer out of an event is the Monday before event day (5 days before the event). Please refer to our Terms & Conditions to read more about Transfers.
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Essential Items
PLEASE PACK:
Phone
Trail shoes
Rain coat
Foil blanket
Water bottle/running pack
A reusable cup
Getting to the Race
By Car
Free parking is available at the venue.
Free parking is available at the venue.
By Train
Nearest Train Station: Wareham (17 min drive from start venue)
Southern Railway: London Waterloo - Wareham
Journey Time: Approx 2hr 15mins
Nearest Train Station: Wareham (17 min drive from start venue)
Southern Railway: London Waterloo - Wareham
Journey Time: Approx 2hr 15mins
By Taxi
Jurassic Cabs
01929 558 119
Jurassic Cabs
01929 558 119
