Cranleigh, United Kingdom · Saturday, June 27, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Maverick X Series North Downs

Race completed

52 km Distance

1,379 m Climbing

4.7 Grit · Challenging

51.1421° N, 0.4837° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 27 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 8 hours 9:14 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Among the tightest 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~174 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 20°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 16 h 33 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 51 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2024	52km	174	James Local · 04:13:39	Andrea Berquez · 04:59:35

28% of the 2024 field were women.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

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

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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 52 km of trail with 1,379 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 27 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 1,379 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Overview

The Maverick X Series North Downs 50k takes place in Cranleigh, United Kingdom, on June 27, 2026. With 1379 meters of elevation gain over 52 kilometers, the course presents 26.5 meters of climb per kilometer, which is consistent with undulating forest trails.

The race has a tighter cutoff than 90% of 50k races, requiring a pace faster than 9.2 minutes per kilometer to finish within the 8-hour time limit. This leaves less margin than most 50k events. With 174 finishers in its 2024 edition, this race has attracted a larger field than 89% of 50k races.

Entry costs £79.

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