The Maverick Suffolk Gravel 2026
Saturday 28 November 2026 | Wantisden Hall
The Maverick Suffolk Gravel run takes runners through an unspoilt and largely unexplored landscape. The Suffolk AONB is one of the most important wildlife areas in Britain, encompassing three National Nature Reserves and many Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Rest assured, our Suffolk routes are perfect for even the least experienced trail runner - you just need to choose how far you wish to run. There are 3 route distances to choose from, 9k, 16k or 23k, all promising to be flat and fast as you run through tranquil forest trails.
Our event village and race start is just 2 hours from the heart of London, so perfect for a short day trip for a morning of exploring new trails.
LOCATION
Wantisden Hall,
Wantisden Park,
Fenn Row, Wantisden,
Woodbridge,
IP12 3PQ
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DETAILS
Gates open: 08:00am
Registration: 8:30am
Start time:
Half Marathon - 10:00am
Middle & Short - 10:30am
DIFFICULTY
Super flat route, with nice easy trails in stunning woodland, a bit sandy in places, perfect for all levels.
About our ratings
Entry Price
Enter any 3 races from any series, or 3 entries into this event, and get 20% off
Online entry closes on Wednesday 25th November 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.
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.
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What you get
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!
OUTPOSTS
There will be no outpost on the Short route. There will be 2 outposts on the Middle route (approx 6km & 11km) and 2 outposts on the Half Marathon (approx 6km & 18km). 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 & electrolyte.
There will be toilets at the event start/finish location. There will not be toilets at the outposts on the route.
CUT OFFS
Although we do not have strict cut-offs as such, we do appreciate if all runners (regardless of distance) are finished by 2pm. This equates to a finish time of 4hrs.
This helps to ease the pressure on a marshals, so that they are not stood outside for long periods of time.
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:
Trail shoes
Rain coat
Long sleeve top
Foil blanket
Mobile phone
Foil blanket
A reusable cup
Getting to the Race
By Car
Free parking is available at the venue.
Free parking is available at the venue.
By Train
Nearest Station: Melton (14 min drive from Station to start venue)
Chiltern Railways: London Liverpool Street Station - Melton (Suffolk)
Journey time: Approx 1hr 40mins
Nearest Station: Melton (14 min drive from Station to start venue)
Chiltern Railways: London Liverpool Street Station - Melton (Suffolk)
Journey time: Approx 1hr 40mins
By Taxi
M&R Cars
0800 169 4269
M&R Cars
0800 169 4269
