Mendip Mashup combines the best of trail racing, orienteering and the Hash House Harriers.
Follow colour-coded trails to find as many flags as you can, collecting points at each one. You must get back to the finish before your time limit or lose penalty points.
Afternoon Programme
- 2pm: 3 hour runners start
- 3pm: 2 hour runners start
- 4pm: 1 hour runners start
- 5pm: everyone finishes
Evening Entertainment
- Live Music
- Real Ale
- Good Food
- Bunk-house accommodation
- Camping
How it Works
1. Choose your run length & start time:
- 3 hours start 2pm
- 2 hours start 3pm
- 1 hour start 4pm
2. Collect your route card
Route cards have easy to follow underground-style maps showing the location of flags on the marked trails.3. Follow the trails
The routes are marked with bio-degradable coloured flour and are easy to follow so you won't need a compass or any special skills. You can follow any trail in any direction. The colours indicate the points value of flags on each route.4. Find flags
Each flag has a number, is colour-coded to indicate its value and has a code letter. Simply write the number and code letter on your route card to claim your points.10 Points
20 Points
30 Points
5. Return to the start
Find your way back to the start before your time runs out at 5pm. 10 points will be deducted for every minute you are late.Need more information? Read frequently asked questions
The Route Card
The route card shows the location of each flag and its point value. You can follow any trail in any direction. The colours indicate the points value of flags on each route.
route card front
route card back