Description
In the heart of the Peak District, where mist curls over ancient moors and rugged hills roll endlessly toward the horizon, the Maverick Peaks Merlin Ultra invites trail runners to take on something extraordinary. This isn’t just a race—it’s a journey through the wild soul of the British countryside. Whether you choose the mighty ultra distance or a shorter yet no less spectacular route, each step promises immersion in raw, natural beauty and a test of your endurance, spirit, and resolve.
Starting from Bakewell Showground, runners are cast into a realm of winding trails, high ridgelines, and deep valleys. The routes take you through legendary places like Stanage Edge, Curbar, Froggatt, and the majestic Pennine Way, tracing paths carved by centuries and surrounded by breathtaking views. You’ll climb, descend, breathe in fresh hilltop air, and find your rhythm in landscapes where silence speaks and the terrain does the talking.
But it’s not just the scenery that sets this race apart. It’s the atmosphere—the community of runners, the grit in every footstep, the shared glances between strangers turned companions. Whether you’re chasing a finish line on a 10K or pushing through the edge on the ultra, the Maverick Peaks Merlin Ultra is a reminder that running is more than a sport—it’s a way to meet the wild, and to meet yourself.
To explore the event further and be part of this epic adventure, head to the official Maverick Race website.
Event Location
Address
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK
Accomodation
If you need accommodation near the event, you will find a selection of hotels and vacation rentals here.
Competitions
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Short
Distance: 10 km
Date: Saturday, 07/06/2025
Run Type: 10k Run, Trail Run
Underground: Dirt road, Forest path, Hills, Meadow
Special Features: In the nature
Middle
Distance: 28 km
Date: Saturday, 07/06/2025
Run Type: Trail Run
Underground: Dirt road, Field, Forest path, Hills, Meadow
Special Features: In the nature
Long
Distance: 55 km
Date: Saturday, 07/06/2025
Run Type: Trail Run, Ultra Run
Underground: Dirt road, Field, Forest path, Hills, Meadow
Special Features: In the nature
Ultra
Distance: 101 km
Date: Saturday, 07/06/2025
Run Type: Trail Run, Ultra Run
Underground: Dirt road, Field, Forest path, Hills, Meadow
Special Features: In the nature