The Maverick X Series Cotswolds 2025
Saturday 12 July 2025 | Sudeley Castle
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.
LOCATION
Sudeley Castle,
Castle Street, Winchcombe,
Gloucestershire,
GL54 5LP
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DETAILS
Registration: 8:00am
Start time:
Ultra: 09:00am
Long: 09:30am
Middle: 10:00am
Short: 10:30am
DIFFICULTY
Hard-packed well, established trails with some steeper hills. Suitable for all levels.
More Info
Pricing
Online entry closes on Thursday 10th July 2025 at midday (12:00). 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 16 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
HOW IT WORKS
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.
Specific cut off times for each outpost will be added shortly.
OUTPOSTS
There will be 1 outpost on the short route. There will be 2 outposts on the Middle route. There will be 3 outposts on the Long route. There will be 4 outposts on the Ultra route. 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 Precision Hydration fuel & electrolyte.
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
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
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
TRY TO PACK:
These items are mandatory for the Ultra and Long race
• Trail shoes
• Waterproof jacket
• Mobile phone (in case of emergency)
• Enough food and drink (at least 1 litre) to last you the race - there will be outpost on course to top up
• Foil blanket
• A re-usable cup (we’d like to ensure our are races plastic free!)
• GPX of the route
We recommend all runners, regardless of distance, carry their mobile phone and at least 1 litre of water.
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: Cheltenham Spa (25 min drive from start venue)
Southern Railway: London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa
Journey Time: Approx 2hr 15mins
By Taxi
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How to stay hydrated
Take Precision Fuel & Hydration's free trail running sweat test to get a hydration plan tailored to your Maverick Race
Free Sweat TestBring your own cup
In an effort to keep our trails clean and preserve the nature around us, we’re aiming to keep out outposts cup free. Please bring a cup or bottle to re-fill.
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