Maverick Lakes X-Trail 52km

Race completed

52 km Distance

2,858 m Climbing

6.9 Grit · Hardcore

54.4594° N, 3.0244° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 55 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 11 hours 12:42 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 61% of 50K races. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~114 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, September

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 12 h 32 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 164 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 52 km of trail with 2,858 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes55 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,858 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

New Balance