The Maverick New Forest Gravel 2027
Saturday 16 January 2027 | Holmsley Campsite, New Forest
Set deep within the ancient woodlands of the New Forest National Park, the Maverick New Forest Gravel event is the perfect way to kickstart your 2027 season.
We’re serving up three beautifully crafted routes that weave through a living, breathing landscape of towering ancient trees, young woodland, evergreens and open forest trails. This is a place where nature is very much in charge - New Forest ponies roam freely across the landscape, deer move quietly through dense conifers, and every corner holds something waiting to be discovered. Keep your eyes open.
The trails themselves are a dream for gravel and trail runners alike - smooth, flowing, and predominantly gravel underfoot - but don’t be fooled. The New Forest always has a few surprises tucked away. Expect wet sections, playful mud, and short, sharp climbs that appear just when you’ve found your rhythm.
Whether you’re chasing a time or simply soaking it in, these routes will test you, reward you, and stay with you long after you’ve finished.
Join us this January as we return to the Forest. It might not be warm, but it will be unforgettable - frosted leaves underfoot, crisp winter air, and the unmistakable crunch of gravel carrying you forward.
Start your year the Maverick way…..But don’t hang around this event always sells out and we have limited capacity
DETAILS
Registration:
Half Marathon - 07:30 - 09:00am
Middle Route - 09:00 - 09:45am
Short Route - 09:30 - 10:10am
Start times:
Half Marathon - 09:30am
Middle - 10:00am
Short- 10:15am
DIFFICULTY
Fast, flat & untechnical - a great beginner course for new trail runners!
About our ratings
Entry Price
Enter any 3 races from any series, or 3 entries into this event, and get 20% off
Online entry closes on Wednesday, 13th January 2027 at 11:00am.
There are a limited number of dog spaces available; book now to avoid missing out.
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
More Information
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!
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.
OUTPOSTS
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 drinks.
Please note: there is no outpost on the Short route.
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.
Essential Items
PLEASE PACK:
Phone
Trail shoes
Rain coat
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
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
