Mendip Marauder
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Mendip Marauder
- 30 Miler
- 50 Miler
The Mendip Marauder is a trail ultramarathon that uses the Mendip Way routes and features extensive hills and varied terrain. The 30 Miler follows the whole West Mendip Way. The 50 Miler follows the East Mendip Way then continues along the 30 mile route. Total elevation gain is listed as 4,161 ft for the 30 Miler and 5,516 ft for the 50 Miler.
The route passes through woodland, rolling countryside, limestone gorges and coastal finish at Uphill Sands Beach. Notable locations on the courses include Ebbor Gorge, Cheddar and Cheddar Reservoir, Wells Cathedral and Black Rock Nature Reserve. The route includes rocky and technical descents, long climbs such as Wavering Down, panoramic hilltop views and some flatter road sections near the finish.
Aid stations: the 30 Miler has 3 aid stations and the 50 Miler has 5. Aid stations provide water, coke, squash, sandwiches, crisps, fruit, nuts, sweets and other snack items. This is a cupless race so runners must carry bottles and a cup if required. Cut-off times are 8 hours for the 30 Miler and 14 hours for the 50 Miler; the 50 Miler cutoff is enforced.
Logistics and rules include specific start and finish locations, a small allowed drop bag to the finish, coach transport available from the finish back to registration for a fee, pacers not permitted but a buddy runner may accompany late in the 50 Miler, and professional medical cover with emergency procedures in place. There is no mandatory kit list, but a set of suggested safety and lighting items is recommended. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
