The Maverick Peaks Merlin Ultra 2025
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Challenge yourself in Central England's notorious Peak District. Popular amongst all trail runners, these testing routes climb some of the areas highest points and take you onto the famous Pennine footpath. After the race, enjoy a DAYS alcohol-free beer and the stunning setting around you.
Short - 10k, Middle - 28k, Long - 55k, and 1 more
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Sat, Jun 7, 2025
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Bakewell, United Kingdom
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Location
Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK
Start times
Short - 10k: 10:30 AMMiddle - 28k: 9:00 AMLong - 55k: 8:00 AMUltra - 101k: 6:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Maverick Peaks Merlin Ultra 2025
Short - 10k
10km
£10 - £39
Middle - 28k
28km
£10 - £49
Long - 55k
55km
£79
Ultra - 101k
101km
£150
Short - 10k
10km
£10 - £39
Middle - 28k
28km
£10 - £49
Long - 55k
55km
£79
Ultra - 101k
101km
£150
Route information
Ultra Distance: 52k Terrain: Trail Elevation Gain: 1346m
Long Distance: 40k Terrain: Trail Elevation Gain: 1044m
Middle Distance: 26k Terrain: Trail Elevation Gain: 646m
Short Distance: 10k Terrain: Trail Elevation Gain: 282m
The Peak District is one of Maverick Race's most hotly anticipated events of the year. Trail runners come from all corners of the UK to enjoy the challenge that Maverick and the Peak District present.
The race kicks off from the Bakewell Showground before heading out into the National Park. Climbing over moors and descending down toward river valleys, this course takes in abandoned rail-lines, the Pennine footpath, as well as tackling some of the areas towering peaks.
If you would like to get a real taste of trail running and the great British outdoors all in one then this is a fantastic race to get involved with.
What's included
- Metal Finisher's Medal
- Clearly marked courses
- Timed event
- Official Photography
- Food & Drink Available
- Bag Drop Area
- Hydration and nutrition posts by Precision Fuel & Hydration
- GPX of the route
How to get there
Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK
Get full directionsParking
There is plenty of free parking at the event venue.
By Train
The closest railway stations are Matlock, Buxton, or Chesterfield - all of which are about a 20 minute drive to the venue. East Midland Railway run trains from London St Pancras to Matlock, taking approx 2hr 30mins.
Event day logistics
07:00 Gates and Registration open
08:00 Ultra Start
08:30 Long start
09:00 Middle start
09:30 Short start
Age Requirements
Please note that all under 16's must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Cut-off Times
There are cut-off times in place for the Ultra route , with the overall cut-off time of 9 hours. The times you must reach checkpoints by are below:
- Start: Bakewell (0k), 08:00
- Outpost 1: Chatsworth (10k), 09:45
- Outpost 2: Grindleford Train Station (19k), 11:20
- Outpost 3: Upper Burbage Bridge Car Park (25k), 12:20
- Outpost 4: Grindleford (36k), 14:15
- Outpost 5: Calver (43km), 15:25
- Finish: Bakewell (52k), 17:00
Dog Entry
You will only be able to take part with your dog if you have pre-booked a space for them.
Water & Nutrition stations
Please note; there are no aid stations on the short route.
This will be a plastic-free event, so please be sure to bring your own reusable bottle or cup.
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.
Kit List
The following items are mandatory for the 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
- GPX of the route
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33 Broadwick St, London W1F 0DQ
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