The Maverick Exposure Lights Dark Castle
Wareham, Dorset
BH20 5EZ The Square, Wareham, United KingdomSat 18th November 2023
Starting at 17:00
4 races
Free - £42.50
Organiser's Description
Soaring above the village of Corfe, the early Norman castle is an unforgettable sight. Corfe Castle was built in the reign of William the Conqueror to control passage through the Purbeck Hills via a road between Swanage and Wareham. There was a fortress at this spot long before the Normans, however; there may have been a Roman military presence here and certainly, there was a wooden palisade here as early as the 9th century.
As you leave the stone bridge and down through the beautiful village of Corfe, you find yourself heading across Corfe common and towards the quaint village of Church Knowle, before heading up onto the ridge at Knowle Hill with sweeping views across Purbeck. You will see the lights of Poole Harbour in the distance and the glow of Corfe Castle to your right.
The Long and Middle routes continue along the ridge to Stone Hill Down, before meandering through some tight single track towards the famous Blue Poole. The trails here are muddy and tight making the Darkness feel exhilarating. These sections of woodland and open heath are home to herds of Sika deer, so don't be alarmed if your head torch shines on lots of eyes watching you from the woodland.
The trail conditions on this route are going to be soft during the month of November but there are a few sections of the route that are hard-packed or on road. Regardless, the routes are suitable for all levels of runner. There will be hot food and drink back at the venue, fire pits for roasting marshmallows and a real festive vibe.
We really hope you will join us for this fantastic event.
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Races
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Long 16km
£42.50
Offer
20% off any 3 Maverick races
Booking for more than 1? -
Middle 10km
£37.10
Offer
20% off any 3 Maverick races
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Short 5km
£26.50
Offer
20% off any 3 Maverick races
Booking for more than 1? -
Junior Entry
Free
Booking for more than 1?
Book
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Long 16km
£42.50
Offer
20% off any 3 Maverick races
Booking for more than 1? -
Middle 10km
£37.10
Offer
20% off any 3 Maverick races
Booking for more than 1? -
Short 5km
£26.50
Offer
20% off any 3 Maverick races
Booking for more than 1? -
Junior Entry
Free
Booking for more than 1?
What's Included
Free Parking
Fully Marked Course
PH Outposts
Fully Timed
Online Results
Event Photography
Food and Drink Available
Bag Drop Area
Finishers Medal
Days Alcohol Free Beer
Location
Corfe, Wareham,
Dorset,
BH20 5EZ
Course Details
DIFFICULTY
Dark, Spooky, Rooty and a lot of fun in the dark. Suited to all abilities
Choose your route carefully. The distance and elevation gain should give you some indication as to how easy/hard each route is, as well as showing you where the tougher climbs are.
LONG ROUTE
Distance: 16 km
Elevation Gain: +224 m
MIDDLE ROUTE
Distance: 10 km
Elevation Gain: +213 m
SHORT ROUTE
Distance: 5 km
Elevation Gain: +112 m
kit list
TRY TO PACK:
Headtorch or chest torch
Phone
Trail shoes
Rain coat
Water bottle / running pack
- BRING YOUR OWN CUP - In an effort to keep our trails clean and preserve the nature around us, we’re aiming to keep out outposts cup free. Please bring a cup or bottle to re-fill.
further details
As with all Maverick events you can expect an on-course hydration and nutrition outpost provided by Precision Fuel & Hydration. There will also be prizes for the winners of each distance, male and female.
As a guide you should always:
• Follow the on course signage
• Listen to on course marshals
• Take care when crossing roads
• Be considerate to others
• Please close all gates, DO NOT litter!
PLASTIC FREE
In our quest to make this season plastic-free, we ask that you run with a reusable cup or bottle
on the day
Gates open: 15:30
Registration: 16:00
Start times: 17:00