The Maverick X Series East Sussex 2025
Saturday 26 July 2025 | Stanmer Park
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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 five routes will take you on an adventure through this beautiful part of our little island.
Our 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 five 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! Follow this link to view the Green Brighton Map, which features places to eat & sleep; www.greentraveller.co.uk/green-brighton
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This event has sold out. On the day entries will NOT be accepted.
LOCATION
University of Sussex,
Sportscentre Road,
Brighton, East Sussex,
BN1 9RH
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The Route
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What you get
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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!
CUTOFF TIMES
The East Sussex 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 - Stanmer Park - 09:00
1 - Housedean Farm - 13km - 11:10
2 - Ditchling Beacon Car Park - 25km - 13:15
3 - Wilding Waterhall Clubhouse - 38km - 15:30
4 - Ditchling road (not suitable for spectators) - 46.5km - 17:00
FINISH - Stanmer Park - 50km - 17:30
LONG Cut Off Times:
START - Stanmer Park - 09:30
1 - Housedean Farm - 13km - 11:55
2 - Ditchling Beacon Car Park - 25km - 14:15
3 - Ditchling road (not suitable for spectators) - 38km - 17:00
FINISH - Stanmer Park - 42km - 17:30
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 Sprint route. There will be 2 outposts on the Short (at approx 8km & 10.5km) and the Middle route (at approx 15km & 17.5km). There will be 3 outposts on the Long route (see above). There will be 4 outposts on the Ultra 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 drink at most of the outposts.
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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Essential Items
TRY TO PACK:
We strongly recommend that ALL runners, regardless of route, carry at least 1 litre of water & a mobile phone.
These items are mandatory for the Ultra and Long race
• Waterproof jacket
• Mobile phone (in case of emergency)
• 800 Calories (equivalent of 2 bars and 2 gels)
• Minimum of 1 litre of water
• Foil blanket
• Whistle
• Self adhering elastic bandage
• Cap or buff
• A re-usable cup
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
