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The Maverick Hampshire Trail 2026

Saturday 14 March 2026
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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.

LOCATION

Matterley Basin Grand Prix Track, Winchester
Hampshire, SO24 1HW
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ROUTES

Half Marathon: 24 km
Middle: 16 km
Short: 5 km
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DETAILS

Registration:
Half Marathon - 07:45 - 09:15am
Middle & Short route - 09:00 - 10:10am

Start times:
Half Marathon: 09:45am
Middle & Short : 10:15am

DIFFICULTY

Stunning woodland, well marked bridleways, with a few technical descents suitable for all levels of runner.
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The Route

HALF MARATHON
Distance: 24 km
Elevation Gain: +410 m
MIDDLE ROUTE
Distance: 16 km
Elevation Gain: +298 m
SHORT ROUTE
Distance: 5 km
Elevation Gain: +125 m

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What you get

Free Parking
Free Parking
Fully Marked Course
Fully Marked Course
Outposts
Outposts
Fully Timed
Fully Timed
Online Results
Online Results
Event Photography
Event Photography
Food and Drink Available
Food and Drink Available
Bag Drop Area
Bag Drop Area
Metal Finishers Medal
Metal Finishers Medal
Non Alcoholic Beer
Non Alcoholic Beer
Dog entries sold out. You must add a dog to your entry in order to take part with a dog
Dog entries sold out. You must add a dog to your entry in order to take part with a dog

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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

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.

By Train

Nearest Train Station: Winchester (15 mins drive)

Southern Railway: London Waterloo - Winchester

Journey Time: Approx 1hr10

By Taxi

Wessex Cars

01962 626262

The Maverick Hampshire Trail 2026

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