The Maverick Peak District X-Trail 2026

Name: The Maverick Peak District X-Trail 2026 Trail Running Event
Start: 2026-05-30
End: 2026-05-30
Location: Bakewell

Saturday 30 May 2026

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The Maverick Peak District X-Trail 2026

Saturday 30 May 2026 | Bakewell Showground

Just like the Peak District National Park is central to England, The Maverick Peak District X-Trail race is the central piece to the Maverick calendar. It is the long-distance event that, over the years, our Maverick Trail runners have returned to time and time again. You come looking for a challenge, and you are not disappointed. You come searching for adventure, and you leave with expectations greatly exceeded.

The routes all start in the spectacular Bakewell Showground before taking you out into the National Park, where constantly varied and mixed terrain will keep you on your toes. Our routes will take you over high moor and down through river valleys. You’ll crisscross over old railways and summit the highest peaks in the park. You’ll join the iconic well-trodden Pennine footpath in parts, and explore lesser-beaten tracks in others. Whilst never being far from a breathtaking view or lung-busting set of stone steps!

The Maverick Peak District Trail run will have you hit all the edges of the park, taking you through Bamford, Hathersage, Curbar, Froggatt and Stanage, meaning you’ll get a fully immersive experience and feel for this incredible place. We can’t wait to welcome you back to our Peak District event.

Those taking part in the 50km and 100km will not be able to take part with a dog.

If you are looking for our shorter distances to run in the Peak District, please visit: The Maverick Peak District Trail 2026, where you will find the Half Marathon, 10k and 6k routes.

MAVERICK RACE RUNNER CODE OF CONDUCT

LOCATION

Bakewell Showground,
Bakewell,
Derbyshire
DE45 1AH
/// barman.puncture.pickup

ROUTES

100k Ultra: 101 km
50k Ultra: 55 km
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DETAILS

Registration:
100km Ultra: 06:00
50km Ultra: 07:00

Start times:
100k Ultra: 06:30am
50k Ultra: 08:00am

DIFFICULTY

Stunning varied terrain, from rocky climbs and descents to open moors & forest.
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Entry Prices

100k Ultra

101 km

+2750 m

$230.59_/pp

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50k Ultra

55 km

+1214 m

$124.38_/pp

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Online entry closes on Tuesday 26th May 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.

MULTIBUY

Enter any 3 races from any series, or 3 entries into this event, and get 20% off

Sign up for Free!

You can enter the 50k Ultra route (55k) 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.

FUNDRAISE FOR ARUK

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.

100K ULTRA ROUTE

GPX RWGPS OS MAPS

Distance: 101 km
Elevation Gain: +2750 m

50K ULTRA ROUTE

GPX RWGPS OS MAPS

Distance: 55 km
Elevation Gain: +1214 m

ONLINE MAP

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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!

100km - Event Information:

Race Packs, GPS Trackers & Kit Check:

Your race pack will not be posted.

Bib number & GPS tracker collection and kit spot checks will take place at Bakewell Showground between 5pm - 8pm on Friday 29th May 2026.

Start Times:

100k Ultra runners will need to arrive at Bakewell Showground for no later than 6:00am. There will be toilets available for you to use pre-race. Please make sure you bring all your race items with you (bib number and drop bag, along with GPS tracker that you will collect on the 29th May). The race will start at 6:30am.

Drop Bags:

Drop bags will be included in your race pack. This bags allows you to pack your own extra fuel and hydration, as well as extra gear you might need later in a race (such as spare socks / extra layers). Please make sure your race number sticker is attached securely to your bag, and hand it to the Maverick drop bag team at Bakewell Showground . All drop bags will be taken to either OP5 (57km). The drop bag will then be taken to Bakewell Showground (the finish area), for you to collect after you have finished the run.

Cut-Off Times:

100k Ultra route runners will have 18hours to complete the 101km route. Below shows each of the outposts on route (food/water stops), along with their respective cut-off time of day.

Start - Bakewell Showground (0km) - 06:30

OP1 - Carlton Lee's Car Park (8km) - 07:40

OP2 - Haywood Car Park (19km) - 09:30

OP3 - Upper Burbage Bridge Car Park (27km) - 10:55

OP4 - Derwent Dam (44km) - 14:00

OP5 - Edale School (57km) - 16:35

OP6 - Bamford Village Institute (75km)- 19:40

OP7 - Calver Village Hall (88km) - 22:05

Finish - Bakewell Showground (101km) - 00:30

55km route Event Information

Race Packs

Your race pack will not be posted. Race packs can be collected from Bakewell Showground between 5pm - 8pm on Friday 29th May, or from the Registration tent on the morning of the event (30th May).

Cut-Off Times:

55km route runners will have 10hours to complete the 55km route. Below shows each of the outposts on route (food/water stops), along with their respective cut off time of day;

Start - Bakewell Showground (0km) - 08:00

OP1 - Carlton Lee's Car Park (8km) - 09:20

OP2 - Haywood Car Park (19km) - 11:20

OP3 - Upper Burbage Bridge Car Park (27km) - 12:50

OP4 - Calver Village Hall (42km) - 15:35

Finish - Bakewell Showground (55km) - 18:00

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 drink.

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.

HEADPHONES

We strongly recommend not wearing headphones at this event.

Bring your own cup

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 re-fill.

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What you get

Free Parking

Fully Marked Course

Outposts

Fully Timed

Online Results

Event Photography

Food and Drink Available

Bag Drop Area

Metal Finishers Medal

Ultra 100km & Ultra 50km Route GPS Tracking

Non Alcoholic Beer

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