The Maverick Dark Hampshire Gravel 2026
Saturday 31 October 2026 | Alice Holt Forest
Ready to get loopy? Take on 5km laps - 1, 2 or 3 laps around the beautiful Alice Holt forest.
This ancient woodland, which used to supply wood during the 18th Century to build Royal Navy ships, forms part of the South Downs National Park and straddles the Hampshire/Surrey county boundary. There are 3 distances to choose from (5km / 10km / 15km), with something for everyone from seasoned trail runner to complete novice. This is the ideal event for taking on your first Dark race or running with a buggy.
Wide open tracks and tree-lined avenues, with owls swooping above, you wind your way through the forest following the light of your head torch. You'll be greeted back at the finish line with the smell of freshly cooked pizza and crackling fire pits to warm your tired legs.
Situated 4 miles from Farnham and 2 miles from Bentley train station, with direct trains from London, it's an evening not to miss!
Please note this is NOT a dog-friendly event; we are unable to have dogs taking part in this event.
Entry Price
Enter any 3 races from any series, or 3 entries into this event, and get 20% off
Online entry closes on Wednesday 29th October 2026 at 11:00am. 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 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
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
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!
OUTPOSTS
There will be 1 outpost which you will pass on each lap. The outpost is 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.
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.
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:
Head torch or chest torch
Phone
Trail shoes
Rain coat
Foil blanket
Water bottle/running pack
Headphones are not permitted.
You must be fully aware of your surroundings at all times, which includes road sections and when approaching a marshal.
Getting to the Race
By Car
There will be free parking at the event venue
There will be free parking at the event venue
By Train
Direct trains from London Waterloo to Bentley (Hampshire) - 1hr8
7min drive from Bentley train station to the event venue.
13min cycle from Bentley train station to the event venue.
40min walk from Bentley train station to the event venue.
Direct trains from London Waterloo to Bentley (Hampshire) - 1hr8
7min drive from Bentley train station to the event venue.
13min cycle from Bentley train station to the event venue.
40min walk from Bentley train station to the event venue.
