Mendip Aurora
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Mendip Aurora
Mendip Aurora is a night trail running event held at the Mendip Activity Centre in Churchill, North Somerset. It forms part of the organiser's Dark Skies series and takes place on trails around the activity centre and Sandford Quarry.
Participants can choose between two distances:
- 5 km single lap on the activity centre grounds
- 10 km two laps of the 5 km course
The course is traffic free and undulating with some climbs and technical trail sections. Runners may experience moonlit conditions, weather permitting, and occasional night views toward Weston-Super-Mare, the Bristol Channel and South Wales. The route is way marked and uses reflective markers.
Safety and event services include trained first aiders on site, water at the event hub and finish area, and toilets at the main reception and Alpine Lounge Cafe. The Alpine Lounge Cafe will also offer food and drinks. Parking is available in the Mendip Activity Centre car parks; car sharing is encouraged to reduce impact.
Mandatory equipment includes a head or chest torch with at least 250 lumens; entrants without a suitable torch will not be allowed to participate. Trail running shoes are strongly advised. Runners under 16 must run with a supervising adult; 16 and 17 year olds may run solo with parental consent. Wooden finisher medals are available as an optional, pre-purchase item and go off sale eight days before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
