Maverick Exmoor X-Trail

Race completed

56 km Distance

2,926 m Climbing

7.2 Grit · Hardcore

51.2174° N, 3.8734° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 52 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 10 hours 10:43 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 72% of 50K races. Measured against 982 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~127 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (58km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 49 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 133 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 56 km of trail with 2,926 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 52 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 56 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,926 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 56 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.