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4.6

(13)

Maverick Race

The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel

Name: The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel
Start: 2026-09-05
End: 2026-09-05
Location: Hexham, UK
Rating: 4.59

Location

Hexham, UK

5 Entry Options

Short

Middle

Half Marathon

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Rating Highlights

5.00 /5

Course Navigation

4.77 /5

Aid Stations

4.69 /5

Event Safety

Rating Overview

All Time Average

4.59

2026 Average

4.59

Rating Breakdown

Pre-event communication

4.62

Event Logistics

4.62

Supporting Staff

4.69

Event Safety

4.69

Course Navigation

5.00

Course Congestion

4.38

Aid Stations

4.77

Swag

4.46

Sustainability

4.62

Finish Area

4.08

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Features & Characteristics

Degree of Challenge

Somewhat challenging

46% of reviews

Atmosphere

Small & Intimate

92% of reviews

Location

Remote Nature

100% of reviews

Running

Undulating - Mixed

85% of reviews

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Frequently asked questions

Where does The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel take place?

The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel takes place in Hexham, UK.

What distances does The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel offer?

Entry options include: Short, Middle, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra.

How is The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel rated by runners?

The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel has an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 from 13 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Somewhat challenging (46% of reviews), Small & Intimate (92% of reviews), Remote Nature (100% of reviews), Undulating - Mixed (85% of reviews).

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4.6

(13)

Rebecca W.

4.5

· 2026 Half Marathon ·

Overall a solid event. I’d do it again!

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Richard T.

5.0

· 2026 Half Marathon ·

The route here was really lovely. I’m not usually a fan of track and gravel but it wasn’t too overwhelming, especially with the surroundings.

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Scott D.

4.6

· 2026 Half Marathon ·

Great event and beautiful course. A must-do for any trail runner!

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Chris G.

4.8

· 2026 Marathon ·

Great event and beautiful course. A must-do for anyone who likes a challenge.Small event which im sure will grow in the coming years.Aid stations where full of anything you could possibly want and the marshall were very supportive.Great to see race photos are free for everyone a...

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Morgan R.

5.0

· 2026 Middle ·

My first ever gravel and Maverick race. I absolutely loved it. Tough but beautiful course. There was such a sense of community and togetherness that you don’t get as much of in road running events. Loved the no/ reduced plastic elements and great goodies to finish. Great to brief...

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Chris H.

3.2

· 2026 Ultra ·

No food vans at the finish point was a big let down. No toilets at the finish/start point also seemed bad. Actual physical finish line was quite confusing - no announcement as people came in - no podium goodies for top spots, original info said free parking but then later update...

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Mr R.

4.6

· 2026 Half Marathon ·

Would loved to have merch van to buy some stuff at the end, also enjoyed having a bar in the past but appreciate this race was a smaller scale to understand why not.

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Si M.

4.7

· 2026 Ultra ·

Well organised race, very well waymarked route, excellent aid stations with realistic race cutoffs. Beautiful scenery with perfect running weather to boot. Highly recommend Maverick races.

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Hattie L.

4.8

· 2026 Marathon ·

A really nice and friendly event, I felt bad for the organisers that there were relatively few entries as it was well run and a stunning course, should be oversubscribed.

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Harry C.

5.0

· 2026 Half Marathon ·

Absolutely fantastic event with seamless organisation!

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