The Maverick Peaks Merlin Ultra 2024

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Bakewell Showground
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PeaksMerlinUltra

The Maverick Peaks Merlin Ultra 2024

Saturday 1 June 2024 | Bakewell Showground

Just like the Peak District National Park is central to England, our Peak District Merlin Ultra trail race is the central piece to the Maverick Adidas Terrex calendar. It is the long-distance event that over the years our Maverick Trail runners have returned to time and time again. You come looking for a challenge and you are not disappointed. You come searching for adventure and you leave with expectations greatly exceeded. 

The four routes all start in the spectacular Bakewell Showground before taking you out into the National Park were constantly varied and mixed terrain will keep you on your toes. Our four new routes will take you over high moor and down through river valleys. You’ll crisscross over old railways and summit the highest peaks in the park. You’ll join the iconic well-trodden Pennine footpath in parts, and explore lesser-beaten tracks in others. Whilst never being far from a breathtaking view or lung-busting set of stone steps! Please note, there is no outpost on the Short route.

The Peaks Merlin Ultra will have you hit all the edges of the park taking you through; Bamford, Hathersage, Curbar, Froggatt and Stanage, meaning you’ll get a fully immersive experience and feel for this incredible place. We can’t wait to welcome you back to our Peak District event.

MAVERICK RACE RUNNER CODE OF CONDUCT

LOCATION

Bakewell Showground,
Bakewell,
Derbyshire
DE45 1AH
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ROUTES

Ultra: 52 km
Long: 41 km
Middle: 27 km
Short: 10 km
See Route Info

DETAILS

Registration: 07:00am
Start times:
Ultra: 08:00am
Long: 08:30am
Middle: 09:00am
Short: 09:30am

DIFFICULTY

Stunning varied terrain, from rocky climbs and descents to open moors & forest.
More Info

DOWNLOAD INFO

PEAKS MERLIN GPS TRACKING

Please see the map below to follow your runner. 

The map defaults to the ULTRA route but you can switch it to the LONG route by using the "Select Course" dropdown within the map.

Use the magnifying glass on the left-hand side to search by either race number or name so you can follow your runner.

MORE INFO

We have 4 routes for you to choose from. Please select carefully - the X-Series is not for the faint-hearted. 


CUT OFF POINTS & TIMES

Peaks cut off times are as follows. These apply to the Ultra race and are in place for your safety. 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 time allows you to complete the distance in 9hrs. Your Safety is our Priority.


Ultra Route Cutoff times:

Start: Bakewell (0km), 08:00

Outpost 1: Chatsworth (10km), 09:45

Outpost 2: Grindleford Train Station (19km), 11:20

Outpost 3: Upper Burbage Bridge Car Park (25km) - Ultra route only, 12:20

Outpost 4: St Helen's Church, Grindleford (36km), 14:15

Outpost 5: Longstone (45km), 15:35

Finish: Bakewell (52km), 17:00


Long Route Cutoff times:

Start: Bakewell (0km), 08:30

Outpost 1: Chatsworth (10km), 10:15

Outpost 2: Grindleford Train Station (19km), 11:50

Outpost 4: St Helen's Church, Grindleford (24.5km), 14:15

Outpost 5: Longstone (34km), 15:35

Finish: Bakewell (41km), 17:00


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 outpost on the Middle route, at approximately 10km & 19km. There will be 4 outposts on the Long route, see above. The Ultra route will have 5 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.


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.

ULTRA ROUTE

Distance: 52 km
Elevation Gain: +1268 m

LONG ROUTE

Distance: 41 km
Elevation Gain: +992 m

MIDDLE ROUTE

Distance: 27 km
Elevation Gain: +624 m

SHORT ROUTE

Distance: 10 km
Elevation Gain: +271 m

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What you get

Free Parking
Free Parking
Free Parking
Fully Marked Course
Free Parking
PH Outposts
Free Parking
Fully Timed
Free Parking
Online Results
Free Parking
Event Photography
Free Parking
Food and Drink Available
Free Parking
Bag Drop Area
Free Parking
Metal Finishers Medal
Free Parking
Ultra & Long Route Prizes
This is a dog friendly event. You must add a dog to your entry in order to take part with a dog
This is a dog friendly event. You must add a dog to your entry in order to take part with a dog

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: Matlock, Buxton, or Chesterfield (20 min drive from start venue)

Southern Railway: London St Pancras - Matlock

Journey Time: Approx 2hr 

By Taxi

Yaz Taxi Matlock

01629 690091

Local Campsites

Campsites within a 10min drive of the venue:

https://greenhillsholidaypark.co.uk

https://www.mandalecampsite.co.uk

https://lathkilldalecampsite.co.uk

http://www.dale.farm

Essential Items

ESSENTIAL ITEMS

PLEASE PACK:


These items are mandatory for Ultra and Long routes

• Trail shoes

• Waterproof jacket

• Waterproof trousers or base layer for legs

• 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

• First Aid Kit (must include plasters, self adhesive bandage)

• A re-usable cup (we’d like to ensure our are races plastic free!)

• GPX of the route

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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 Test

Bring 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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The Maverick Peaks Merlin Ultra 2024

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