The Maverick X Series North Downs 2025
The Maverick X Series North Downs 2025
Saturday 17 May 2025 | Cranleigh Showground
Join us for a trail running journey through Surrey with our four amazing routes. You'll explore ancient forests and rolling fields. Feel the calm of the forest around you as you run on crunchy leaves and listen to the sounds of wildlife.
Enjoy the thrill of running on single-track trails that wind their way through Winterfold and Hurtwood Forest. Take a break to admire gorgeous views of the classic British countryside from Pitch Hill. For those who love a challenge, take on our longer routes that pass through Leith Hill and Ranmore Common, and join the famous North Downs Way.
Our trails offer an exhilarating blend of spectacular views and punchy hills. Experience a journey like no other, where scenic splendour meets challenging adventure.
LOCATION
Cranleigh Showground,
Cranleigh
Surrey
GU6 7DW
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ROUTES
Ultra: 52 km
Long: 43 km
Middle: 22 km
Short: 11 km
See Route Info
Prices
Online entry closes on Thursday 15th May 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
CUT OFF POINTS & TIMES
These are in place for your safety and apply to the Ultra & Long. If you do not get to these points in time you will have to be collected as we don’t believe you will finish the route in time. Your safety is our priority. The below time allows you 8hr30 hours to complete the route.
ULTRA ROUTE:
Start: Cranleigh Showground (0km), 09:00
OP1: Hurtwood Car Park 2, Walking Bottom (12km), 11:00
OP2: Base of Leith Hill (19km), 12:05
OP3: Ranmore Common East (32.5km), 14:20
OP4: Base of Leith Hill (43km), 16:05
Finish: Cranleigh Showground (52km), 17:30
LONG ROUTE:
Start: Cranleigh Showground (0km), 09:30
OP1: Hurtwood Car Park 2, Walking Bottom (12km), 11:30
OP2: Base of Leith Hill (19km), 12:35
OP4: Base of Leith Hill (33.5km), 16:05
Finish: Cranleigh Showground (43km), 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 Short route. There will be 1 outpost on the Middle route, at approximately 12km. There will be 3 outposts on the Long route, at approximately 12km, 19km & 33.5km. The Ultra route will have 4 Outposts, please see above for the distances of each. 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 venue. If you're looking to share transport you can message other runners here.
Free parking at the venue. If you're looking to share transport you can message other runners here.
By Train
Nearest Train Station: Chilworth (18 mins drive from start venue) Or Shalford (30min public bus from start venue)
Southern Railway: London Waterloo - Chilworth or Shalford (via Guildford)
Journey Time: Approx 1hr 15min
Nearest Train Station: Chilworth (18 mins drive from start venue) Or Shalford (30min public bus from start venue)
Southern Railway: London Waterloo - Chilworth or Shalford (via Guildford)
Journey Time: Approx 1hr 15min
By Taxi
Cranleigh Taxis
01483 277223
Cranleigh Taxis
01483 277223
Essential Items
PLEASE 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