The Maverick X Series South Downs 2025
The Maverick X Series South Downs 2025
Saturday 28 June 2025 | Queen Elizabeth Country Park
We head to the South Downs for another fun-packed Ultra event in our X Series.
Whilst the routes are aimed at all levels of runners the emphasis is on taking you Mavericks to your first / fastest / funnest Ultra.
With all four routes starting at Queen Elizabeth Country Park , you’ll be running straight out into this wooden wonderland . The route picks up the infamous South Downs Way, with runners on the Long & Ultra route enjoying a 15km stretch on undulating chalky trails.. All four routes pack a punch with some short sharp climbs that get the legs and lungs burning. The Ultra route will take you through Harting Downs and West Dean Woods. Please note, there is no outpost on the short route.
This is a beautiful route that crisscrosses the Hampshire & Sussex border with woodlands, farm trails and ridgeways to run along. If you haven’t run your first ultra yet... then join us for this one. You won’t regret it.
Bring the families, support crews and cheer squad and relax and enjoy the Maverick event village.
We look forward to seeing you all in June!
Prices
Online entry closes on Thursday 26th June 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
Sign up for Free!
You can enter the Ultra route (51k) for free if you pledge to raise £250 or more for Alzheimer's Research UK. All you have to do is click the button below to register with ARUK, set up your fundraising page and receive your first donation. After that, you'll be sent a code to sign up for the Ultra route for free.
There is a limited number of free places that will be rewarded on a first come first serve basis.
By taking part, you’re not just running – you’re helping bring us closer to finding a cure for dementia.
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.
More Information
CUT OFF POINTS & TIMES
The South Downs cut off times are as follows. These are in place for your safety and apply to the Ultra & Long route. 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. The below times allow you to complete the ultra in 9hrs. Your safety is our priority.
Start: Queen Elizabeth Country Park (0km), 08:30
OP1: Harting Down Car Park (12km), 10:30
OP2: Staple Ash Farm (24km), 12:30
OP3: Harting Down Car Park (32.5km), 14:10
OP4: Chalton (43km), 16:00
Finish: Queen Elizabeth Country Park (51.5km), 17:30
PLASTIC FREE
In our quest to make this season plastic-free, we ask that you run with a reusable cup or bottle. Hydrapak Speed Cups are available to purchase at each event and online.
OUTPOSTS
There will be no outpost on the Short route. There will be 2 outposts on the Middle route, at approximately 5.5km & 13.5km. There will be 3 outposts on the Long route, at approximately 12km, 23km & 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 gels and electrolyte drinks.
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
Bring your own cup
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 re-fill.
What you get
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.
Getting to the Race
By Car
Please note the car park is a 15min walk from the start/finish area.
The parking will be free if you park within the event car park
If you're looking to share transport you can message other runners via our Facebook group here.
Please note the car park is a 15min walk from the start/finish area.
The parking will be free if you park within the event car park
If you're looking to share transport you can message other runners via our Facebook group here.
By Train
Petersfield Train Station - 10min drive to venue (Approx 5miles)
Petersfield Train Station - 10min drive to venue (Approx 5miles)
By Taxi
A2B Taxis Petersfield - 01730 233299
Duke Taxi Service - 01730 622722
A2B Taxis Petersfield - 01730 233299
Duke Taxi Service - 01730 622722
