The Maverick X Series Cotswolds 2025

Saturday 12 July 2025

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The Maverick X Series Cotswolds 2025

Saturday 12 July 2025 | Sudeley Castle

This event has sold out. On the day entries will NOT be accepted.

Due to the forecasted hot weather, we have moved our start times forward.

NEW START TIMES:

Ultra & Long: 08:00
Middle: 09:00
Short & Sprint: 09:30

More information about this update can be found here: Maverick Cotswolds Hot Weather Update

Back for the 10th year in the Cotswold Hills, Britain’s biggest AONB, as well as the most quintessentially English place we’ve ever seen. Leaving from the grand Sudeley Castle in the heart of the Cotswold Hills and set in 1200 acres of estate land, this won’t be a walk in the park.

All three routes start at the Tudor Castle and take you straight out onto the trails. The routes join multiple different Long Distance Paths including the; Winchcombe, Gloucestershire and Cotswold Way. All three courses will take you on a rolling adventure showcasing the hidden gems of the northern Cotswolds.

Whichever route you choose you will be sure to experience undulating terrain through picturesque villages, breath-taking countryside and even past famous ancient sites. Whether you are an experienced trail runner or just starting out these routes will challenge, excite and reward you. Whilst you may have to slow to a power hike up some of the hills, you will have more time to take in the surrounding scenery. We even encourage you to stop and catch your breath as you look out across the green pastures of the Cotswold valleys.

Bring the families, support crews and cheer squads to take a wander around the beautiful Castle and Gardens and of course, relax and enjoy the Maverick event village.

Due to the increasing temperatures, now forecasted to be up to 34 degrees, runners will NOT be allowed to take part with a dog.

This event has sold out. On the day entries will NOT be accepted.

LOCATION

Sudeley Castle,
Castle Street, Winchcombe,
Gloucestershire,
GL54 5LP
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ROUTES

Ultra: 51 km
Long: 45 km
Middle: 23 km
Short: 15 km
Sprint: 7 km
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DETAILS

Registration: 7:00am
Start time:
Ultra & Long route: 08:00am
Middle route: 09:00am
Short & Sprint route: 09:30am

DIFFICULTY

Hard-packed well, established trails with some steeper hills. Suitable for all levels.
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The Route

ULTRA ROUTE

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Distance: 51 km

Elevation Gain: +1424 m

LONG ROUTE

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Distance: 45 km

Elevation Gain: +1214 m

MIDDLE ROUTE

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Distance: 23 km

Elevation Gain: +528 m

SHORT ROUTE

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Distance: 15 km

Elevation Gain: +396 m

SPRINT ROUTE

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Distance: 7 km

Elevation Gain: + 97 m

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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

Non Alcoholic Beer

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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!

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.

CUTOFF TIMES

The Cotswolds cut off time for the Ultra & Long route is 17:30 , which results in a finish time of 8hrs30 for the Ultra and 8hrs for the Long. The cut off time for each water/food stop is given below:

ULTRA Cut Off Times:

START - Sudeley Castle - 08:00

OP1 - 9km - 10:30

OP2 - 16km - 11:40

OP3 - Snowshill - 27.5km - 13:35

OP4 - Stanton Village Club - 39.5km - 15:40

FINISH - Sudeley Castle - 51km - 17:30

LONG Cut Off Times:

START - Sudeley Castle - 08:00

OP1 - 9km - 10:30

OP2 - 16km - 11:40

OP3 - Snowshill - 27.5km - 13:35

OP4 - Stanton Village Club - 33km - 15:40

FINISH - Sudeley Castle - 45km - 17:30

OUTPOSTS

There will be no out post on the Sprint route. There will be 1 outpost on the short route (at approx 9km). There will be 2 outposts on the Middle route (at approx 9km and 16km). There will be 4 outposts on the Ultra & Long route (see above). 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 drinks.

Please note all outposts are NOT suitable for spectators, except OP4 on the Ultra & Long routes.

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.

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 on 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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