The Maverick New Forest Gravel

Christchurch, United Kingdom

Expected January 2028

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

Choose your distance

23K

Distance

23km

Climb

Flat·118m

Start Time

09:30

Cutoff

14:00

Terrain

Mixed

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

Overview

Join us for The Maverick New Forest Gravel on January 16, 2027, in Christchurch, Dorset. Experience stunning trails and nature's beauty.

Smooth, flowing gravel trails
Ancient woodlands and open forest
New Forest ponies and wildlife
Fully marked course with outposts

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Holmsley Campsite, Forest Road, Burley, Hampshire, BH23 7EQ

Finish

Holmsley Campsite

Terrain

Gravel trails with more elevation and challenges

Route

A beautifully crafted route through ancient woodlands and open forest trails, predominantly gravel underfoot with short, sharp climbs.

Getting There

Hinton Admiral Station is a short taxi (10min) or bike ride (4 miles) from the venue.

Race Day

Saturday 16 January 2027

Good to know

What to bring

Phone

Trail shoes

Rain coat

Water bottle/running pack

A reusable cup

RecommendedBone conduction headphones

What you get

Finisher medal

Finisher certificate

Chip timing

Race photos

Free parking

Fully marked course

Online results

Food after the finishFood and drink available

On the day

Bag drop

Food vendors

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Parking · FreeYes, free parking is available at the venue (Holmsley Campsite).

Public transportTake a train to Hinton Admiral Station, then a short taxi (10 min) or bike ride (4 miles) to the venue.

Aid stations · 2Half Marathon and Middle routes have outposts with sweet & savoury snacks, gels, and electrolyte drinks. Short route has no outpost.

Before you enter

RefundsNo, entry fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

TransfersYes, you can transfer to another race of equal or less value if you notify us by the Monday before the event (5 days prior). Transfers out of sold-out races require 7 days notice.

DeferralsNot mentioned; entry can be transferred to another event within same series if rescheduled date cannot be made.

If the race is cancelledYour entry will be transferred to a rescheduled date. If you cannot make the new date, you can carry your entry to another event in the same series. No refunds.

Bad weatherEvent may be cancelled due to extreme weather; entry transferred to rescheduled date.

Minimum ageYes, junior entries are available for ages 17 and under. They must be accompanied by a participating adult.

HeadphonesWe strongly recommend not wearing headphones. If you must, use bone conduction headphones for safety.

Time limitAll runners should finish by 2pm (4 hours from the last start). There are no strict cutoffs, but please aim to finish by then.

Entry fee

Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.

Expected

Christchurch, United Kingdom

Expected January 2028

Provisional date, around Jan 15

We'll keep this updated as the organiser confirms.

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