Friday, November 20, 2026
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A brand new addition to the Maverick running calendar, this unmissable dark race is set at the iconic Corfe Castle. Whether you're a history buff or not, this site is the perfect setting for a trail run with medals and fantastic post-race buzz featuring food and drinks.
Corfe Castle start
Knowle Hill ridge with sweeping Purbeck views
Blue Poole section
Woodland and open heath trails
Festive finish with fire pits
Start / Finish
Corfe Castle stone bridge
Corfe Castle area
Race Day
Recovery
What to bring
Headtorch or chest torch
Phone
Trail shoes
Rain coat
Water bottle / running pack
Reusable cup or bottle (plastic-free event)
What you get
Finisher medal
Chip timing
Race photos
Way-marked routes
Free parking
GPX of the route
On the day
Bag drop
Food vendors
Marshals on course
Before you enter
Other questions
Please arrive with plenty of time to park, register, attach your race number and warm up. The car park is a 20min walk from the start area. Gates open at 17:00.
You can transfer out of an event only once, and only to an event that has not sold out. The last day to transfer is the Monday before event day (5 days before). Email Maverick at [email protected] with the name of the event you would like to move to.
Maverick Race is making every effort to make this season 100% plastic-free. For this reason, there will be no plastic cups at this event, so runners should bring a reusable cup or bottle with them to refill at the stations located on route.
The woodland and open heath areas are home to herds of Sika deer, so don't be alarmed if your head torch shines on lots of eyes watching you from the woodland.
At the finish there will be hot food and drink, fire pits for roasting marshmallows, and a real festive vibe.
Wareham, United Kingdom
Friday, November 20, 2026
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