The Maverick Adidas Terrex X-Series Exmoor
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Experience the thrill of trailing through the valleys and towering cliffs of Exmoor National Park. With four distances on offer, this is an event for all-abilities to take part in and enjoy. You’ll leave with an extraordinary sense of achievement, memories you’ll always treasure and a bespoke medal.
Short - 15k, Middle - 21k, Long - 42k, and 1 more
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Sat, 21 May 2022
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Lynton, United Kingdom
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Elevation
20 to 50m elevation gain per km
Where and when
Location
Caffyns Farm, Lynton EX35 6JW, UK
Start times
Sat, 21 May 2022
Short - 15k:
9:00am | Middle - 21k:
9:00am | Long - 42k:
9:00am | Ultra - 58k:
9:00am Races summary
Here's what races are available for The Maverick Adidas Terrex X-Series Exmoor
Short - 15k
15km
£35.00
Middle - 21k
21km
£45.00
Long - 42k
42km
£55.00
Ultra - 58k
58km
£65.00
Route information
This event was quickly nicknamed 'The Beast' and labelled the toughest event in the Maverick calendar because of the vertical ascent of over 2065m on the Ultra route.
The Exmoor National Park in the South-West of England is known for its moorland and dramatic coastline with all 4 routes have the very best the area has to offer.
While this event is not for the faint-hearted, trail runners of all abilities will be able to complete one of the distances on offer if they commit to the challenge.
The routes follow part of the South West Coast Path which is England's longest way-marked footpath and a National Trail. You'll enter the valley of rocks, a superb coastal path known for its herds of feral goats, and back inland towards some special forested sections.
The Ultra route is 57k with 2124m of elevation.
The Long route is 42km with 1458m of elevation.
The Middle route is 20k with 722m of elevation.
The Short route is 15k with 519m of elevation.
*There will be aid stations along each route.
What's included
- Finisher's medal
- DAYS alcohol-free beer
- Fully marked course
- Hydration and nutrition posts by Precision Fuel & Hydration
- Chip-timed results
- Event Photography
- Baggage drop
- Free Parking
- Food and drink available to purchase
- GPX of the route (use your free Ordnance Survey code)
Finisher's Medal
How to get there
Caffyns Farm, Lynton EX35 6JW, UK
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There is free parking at the event.
By Train
The nearest train station is Barnstaple. The station is 19 miles to the start venue. There are trains from London Paddington to Barnstaple with a journey time of approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Camping
It is possible to camp on-site the Friday night before the event. Camping charges are included for Ultra and Long runners. Those running the Short and Middle distances will need to pay £10 at checkout to camp on Friday night.
Event day logistics
07:30 Gates Open
08:00 Registration
09:00 All races start
Ultra Cut-Off Times
Runners for the Ultra must check in to the following posts by times stated below:
09:00 Start: Caffyns Farm (0km)
11:40 Outpost 1: Foreland Bothy (12km)
13:50 Outpost 2: Porlock Beach Car Park (26.4km)
16:25 Outpost 3: County Gate Car Park (40km)
17:30 Outpost 4: Watersmeet (47km)
19:00 Finish: Caffyns Farm (58km)
Plastic-Free Event
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 the route.
Canicross Entry
This is a dog-friendly event, and users can purchase a spot for their furry fiend for £3 extra.
Water & Nutrition stations
There will be approximately three hydration and nutrition outposts on these routes, provided by Precision Hydration.
Plastic-Free Event
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.
Maverick Race
Maverick Race is undoubtedly one of the best trail running organisers in the UK. The company was started down on the Jurassic Coast back in 2013 by Ben and Justin. Since then they’ve delivered events which are guaranteed to take you to some of the most scenic locations in the UK. However, what really separates Maverick is their strive for inclusivity in the outdoors. From 6km entry level runs to 50km ultra marathons, there really is something for everyone. Afterwards you’ll find everyone hanging around, enjoying some fresh pizza, and speaking to like minded people with a shared passion for trail running.
What to bring
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
- Head torch and spare batteries
- A re-usable cup (the organisers like to ensure their are races plastic free!
- GPX of the route (use your free Ordnance Survey code)
FAQ's
Can I bring my dog to The Maverick Adidas Terrex X-Series Exmoorr?
Yes, this is a dog friendly event, so you are able to race with your canine companion, for an extra fee of £3. Pease select the Canicross Entry ticket at the checkout to do so.
Where can I access my results for The Maverick Adidas Terrex X-Series Exmoor?
Maverick will publish race times on their website after the event.
Why do I need a re-usable cup or bottle for The Maverick Adidas Terrex X-Series Exmoor event?
Maverick have pledged themselves to protecting the great British outdoors. By doing so, they're on a quest to make the up and coming season 100% plastic free.
I can no longer make The Maverick Adidas Terrex X-Series Exmoor event, can I transfer my place to another event?
If for any reason you wish to transfer out from an event Maverick are happy to do this, but once only. However, they cannot action any transfers 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 Maverick Race on info@maverick-race.com with the name of the event you would like to move to. Maverick are not able to move you out of an event if you contact them after this day.
You may transfer to any event listed on our website or even change to a higher value event and pay the difference.
Will my race pack be posted to me?
No, nothing will be posted to you prior to the event. Your race number will be waiting for you to collect from the Registration area on the morning of the event.
Reviews
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Stunning scenery
Friendly atmosphere
Great parking
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