The Maverick North Downs Trail 2026
Saturday 27 June 2026 | Cranleigh Showground
This event has sold out. On the day entries will NOT be accepted.
Join us for a trail running journey through Surrey with our five amazing routes. You'll explore ancient forests and rolling fields. Feel the calm of the forest around you as you run on crunchy leaves and listen to the sounds of wildlife.
Enjoy the thrill of running on single-track trails that wind their way through Winterfold and Hurtwood Forest. Take a break to admire gorgeous views of the classic British countryside from Pitch Hill. For those who love a challenge, take on our longer routes that pass through Leith Hill and Ranmore Common, and join the famous North Downs Way.
Our trails offer an exhilarating blend of spectacular views and punchy hills. Experience a journey like no other, where scenic splendour meets challenging adventure.
IMPORTANT HOT WEATHER UPDATE
Due to increasing temperatures, now forecast to be up to 30 degrees on Saturday, we have updated the registration and start times for all distances. Anyone signed up to this race will have an email explaining the changes. Please look out for it in your inbox. If you do not receive it, you can view the information here: The Maverick North Downs 2026 Event Information Email
This event has sold out. On the day entries will NOT be accepted.
ROUTES
50k Ultra: 53 km
Marathon: 43 km
Half Marathon: 23 km
Middle: 12 km
Short: 6 km
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DETAILS
Registration:
50k Ultra & Marathon: 06:00 - 07:00
Half Marathon: 06:45 - 07:30
Middle & Short: 07:15 - 08:00
Start Times:
50k Ultra & Marathon: 07:00
Half Marathon: 07:30
Middle & Short: 08:00
DIFFICULTY
Undulating forest trails, suitable for all levels of trail runner with a few punchy hills for good measure
About our ratings
Sign up for Free!
You can enter the 50k Ultra route (52k) for free if you pledge to raise £250 or more for Alzheimer's Research UK. All you have to do is click the button below to register with ARUK, set up your fundraising page and receive your first donation. After that, you'll be sent a code to sign up for the 50k Ultra route for free.
There is a limited number of free places that will be awarded on a first come first serve basis.
By taking part, you’re not just running – you’re helping bring us closer to finding a cure for dementia.
The Route
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What you get
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CUT OFF POINTS & TIMES
These are in place for your safety and apply to the 50k Ultra & Marathon.
There is no flexibility on cut off times. If you arrive at the outpost after the cut off time, you will be taken back to the finish venue, this is a non-negotiable. You must leave the outpost before the cut off time.Your safety is our priority.
Your safety is our priority.
The North Downs cut-off time for the Ultra & Marathon route is 15:30, which results in a finish time of 8hrs30 for each route. The cut-off time for each water/food stop is given below:
Start: Cranleigh Showground (0km), 07:00
OP1: Peaslake Village Hall - with toilet (12km), 09:00
OP2: Base of Leith Hill (19km), 10:05
OP3: Ranmore Common East (32.5km), 12:20 (ULTRA ONLY)
OP4: Base of Leith Hill (33.5km / 43km), 14:00
Finish: Cranleigh Showground (43km / 52km), 15:30
OUTPOSTS
There will be no outpost on the Short or Middle route. There will be 1 outpost on the Half Marathon route (with toilet), at approximately 12km. There will be 3 outposts on the Marathon route, at approximately 12km (with toilet), 19km & 33.5km. The 50k Ultra route will have 4 Outposts, please see above for the distances of each. 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.
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:
UPDATED FOR THE FORECASTED HOT WEATHER:
It is mandatory for all runners to carry capacity for 1 litre of water (500ml for those running the Short route)
Race numbers will not be issued unless you have shown this capacity at registration.
These items are mandatory for the 50k Ultra and Marathon race
Mobile phone (in case of emergency)
800 Calories (equivalent of 2 bars and 2 gels)
Minimum of 1 litre of water
Foil blanket
Whistle
Self-adhering elastic bandage
Cap or buff
A reusable cup
GPX of the route (on watch or phone (IOS / Android)
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: Chilworth (18 mins drive from start venue) Or Shalford (30min public bus from start venue)
Southern Railway: London Waterloo - Chilworth or Shalford (via Guildford)
Journey Time: Approx 1hr 15min
Nearest Train Station: Chilworth (18 mins drive from start venue) Or Shalford (30min public bus from start venue)
Southern Railway: London Waterloo - Chilworth or Shalford (via Guildford)
Journey Time: Approx 1hr 15min
By Taxi
Cranleigh Taxis
01483 277223
Cranleigh Taxis
01483 277223
