The Maverick X Series East Sussex 2025
Saturday 26 July 2025 | Stanmer Park
Our ethos at Maverick Race is to ensure we show all our runners the best of the UK through trail running. The Maverick Original East Sussex is absolutely no exception as we all three routes will take you on an adventure through this beautiful part of our little island.
All three routes take in the famous South Downs Way, which inevitably means; rolling hills and undulating trails. The routes take in the Ditchling Beacon which is the third-highest point on the South Downs National park meaning you will be treated to stunning views all the way to London in the north and the coast to your south.
The trails on all three routes consist of; woodland walkways, chalky tracks, and farmland paths. All three routes are suitable for all levels of trail runner and the Maverick Original East Sussex is a super event for people looking to transition from road running into trail running.
Our East Sussex event is less than a 1-hour drive or train journey from the City of London, so there is little excuse not to come and explore!
LOCATION
University of Sussex,
Sportscentre Road,
Brighton, East Sussex,
BN1 9RH
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ROUTES
Ultra: 55 km
Long: 42 km
Middle: 21 km
Short: 14 km
See Route Info
DIFFICULTY
Hilly, hard-packed trails, not too technical - great for all levels.
More Info
Prices
Online entry closes on Thursday 24th 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!
CUTOFF TIMES
The East Sussex 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.
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 1 outpost on the Middle route. There will be 2 outposts on the half marathon route.. There will be 4 outposts on the Marathon 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 [email protected] 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
Getting to the Race
By Car
Free parking at the University of Sussex, which is a 15min walk from the event area. If you're looking to share transport you can message other runners via the Maverick Race Facebook group
Free parking at the University of Sussex, which is a 15min walk from the event area. If you're looking to share transport you can message other runners via the Maverick Race Facebook group
By Train
Nearest Station: Falmer (5-10 minute walk to start venue)
Southern Railway: London Victoria - Falmer
Journey Time: Approx 1hr 20mins
Nearest Station: Falmer (5-10 minute walk to start venue)
Southern Railway: London Victoria - Falmer
Journey Time: Approx 1hr 20mins
By Taxi
City Cabs Brighton
01273 205 205
City Cabs Brighton
01273 205 205
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.
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.
Get a Maverick Speedcup