The Maverick Peaks Merlin 2025

ULTRA ROUTE RACE INFORMATION

Race packs:

Race packs will be posted to those signed up to the Ultra distance, 1-2 weeks prior to the event day. This means that the final transfer day for this distance will be Sunday 18th May 2025. Ultra distance Runners will not be able to withdraw or transfer out of the event after this date.

GPS Trackers & Kit Check:

GPS Trackers and kit spot checks will take place at Bakewell Showground between 6-8pm on Friday 6th June 2025.

Start Times:

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 that you will receive in the post, along with GPS tracker that you will collect on the 6th June). 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:

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 (44km) - 14:00

OP5 - Edale (57km) - 16:35

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

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

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

LONG , MIDDLE & SHORT ROUTE RACE INFORMATION

Race Packs:

Race packs will not be posted to those running the Long, Middle or Short route. Race numbers will be waiting for runners to collect from the registration area at Bakewell Showground on either Friday 6th June between 6-8pm or on the event morning from 7:00am for the Long and Middle route and from 09:00 for the Short route on Saturday 7th June. There will not be drop bags available for those running the Long, middle or short routes.

Runners signed up to the Long, middle or short routes will be able to transfer their place out of the event up until Monday 2nd June 2025.

Start Times:

Long route : 08:00am

Middle route : 09:00am

Short route : 10:30am

Cut-off times:

Long 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

There is no cut off time for the Middle and Short route

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 no outpost on the short route. There will be 2 outposts on the Middle route (approx 8km and 15.5km). There will be 4 outposts on the Long route (see above for distances). There will be 7 outposts on the Ultra route (see above for distances). 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 re-useable cup or bottle ready when you arrive and make use of our self serve water barrels.

HEADPHONES

We strongly recommend not wearing headphones at this event.