The Maverick Hampshire Trail 2026
Saturday 14 March 2026 | Matterley Basin Grand Prix Track
This event has sold out. On the day entries will NOT be accepted.
* DOG ENTRIES HAVE SOLD OUT*
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 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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This event has sold out. On the day entries will NOT be accepted.
Registration:
Half Marathon - 07:45 - 09:15am
Middle & Short route - 09:00 - 10:10am
Start times:
Half Marathon: 09:45am
Middle & Short : 10:15am
Stunning woodland, well marked bridleways, with a few technical descents suitable for all levels of runner.
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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!
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:
Half Marathon - 07:45 - 09:15am
Middle & Short Routes - 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 Half Marathon 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 gels and electrolyte drink.
There will not be pre-filled water cups available at the outpost. Please have your reusable cup or bottle ready when you arrive and make use of our self-serve water barrels.
Please note, there are no toilets along the Short or Middle route. There will be toilets at the second outpost, which only the Half Marathon route passes through. There will be toilets available within the start/finish area.
We encourage those spectating the Half Marathon route to head to Outpost 2 at Holden Farm. There is a cafe here selling delicious snacks and hot drinks, a perfect place to hang out and watch the runners passing through.
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 info@maverick-race.com 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
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
RUN WITH:
Phone
Trail shoes
Rain coat
Long sleeve top
Foil blanket
Water bottle / running pack
A re-useable cup
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
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01962 626262
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