Maverick Ochil Hills Trail 52km

Race completed

52 km Distance

2,070 m Climbing

5.7 Grit · Challenging

56.1190° N, 3.9368° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 40 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 9 hours 10:23 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 74% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 15 h 41 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 177 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 52 km of trail with 2,070 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 40 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,070 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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