The Maverick Brighton Trail Marathon - 42 km

Stanmer, United Kingdom

Expected April 2028

Our best guess from a single past year. We'll firm it up when the organiser confirms.

Distance

42km

Climb

Hilly·902m

Start Time

09:15

Cutoff

06:30

Terrain

Mixed

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

The Maverick Brighton Trail Marathon is a 42 km off-road marathon starting from Stanmer Park, running across the South Downs National Park, and finishing on Hove Lawns after merging with the Brighton Marathon course.

South Downs National Park
Ditchling Beacon ascent
Final 6 km on Brighton Marathon course
Hove Lawns finish

Course map

View the route on maverick-race.com

Opens on maverick-race.com, outside Finndu

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Stanmer Park

Finish

Hove Lawns

Getting There

Nearest station: Falmer (5-10 minute walk). Southern Railway from London Victoria (approx 1hr 20min).

Good to know

What to bring

Waterproof jacket

1 litre of water

800 calories of food

Mobile phone

GPX of the route

Reusable cup

What you get

Finisher medal

Finisher certificate

Chip timing

Race photos

Food after the finish

Race pack posted to UK addresses before 15 March

Shuttle buses from finish back to start

Online results

Pay & Display Parking

Fully Marked Course

Precision Fuel & Hydration Fueling Stations

Fully Timed

On Course Event Photography

Food and Drink Available

Drop Bag Service

Finishers Medal

Transport from Finish line back to the Start

On the day

Toilets

Bag drop

Food vendors

Parking · PayByPhone appCar parks at University of Sussex (Falmer campus): P7 Jubilee multi-storey (800850), P4 Sussex House (800803), P5 Sports Centre (800720), P6 Ridge car park (805953), P10 Falmer Sports Complex (800804). Allow extra 15-20 min walk.

ShuttleShuttle buses transport runners back from the finish to the start area.

Public transportNearest station: Falmer (5-10 minute walk). Southern Railway from London Victoria (approx 1hr 20min).

Aid stations · 3Yes, there are three outposts at approximately 12 km, 22 km, and 37 km offering snacks, gels, and electrolyte drinks. Note that they do not provide pre-filled cups, so you must bring a reusable cup.

Course markingYes, the course is fully marked and timed.

Before you enter

TransfersLast day to transfer out is 14 March. Can be done via Let's Do This account. Cannot transfer if event sold out.

DeferralsDeferral policy is not specified; please check the organiser's website for details.

Minimum ageParticipants must be 18 years or older.

HeadphonesWe strongly recommend not wearing headphones, but if you do, we recommend bone conduction headphones.

Time limitYes, the overall cut-off is 6 hours 30 minutes. There are also cut-off times at the outposts: OP1 (12km) at 11:15, OP2 (22km) at 12:45, OP3 (37km) at 15:05. After OP3 cutoff, runners may continue on pavement.

Collecting your numberRace packs will be posted to UK addresses before 15 March. International runners and those who enter on/after 15 March can collect on Friday 2 April at Double Tree by Hilton Brighton (10:00-18:00) or Saturday 3 April at Preston Park (10:00-17:00).

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The Maverick Brighton Trail Marathon - 42 km

Overview

Course map

The practical side

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How do I get back from the finish?

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