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Forgot to mention, re: Maybury...
I did the east half, and didn't wear gaiters (as is my preference for scouting - if I need them for scouting, the point needs to go), and was fine, other than accidentally kicking a log with my favorite shin (ouch). Brambles not bad.
I would wear them for competition, since I run less daintily in race mode, but I don't think it'll be too bad for most.