Charterhouse Centre, Mendip Hills
Frequenty Asked Questions
Can I enter a team?
Yes. Teams are made up of two or more people who work out their route and find flags together. They share one route card and have a team score.
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Will it be too difficult for me?
No. You run at your own pace and can stop to rest as often as you like. Walkers and children can enter the mini-mashup category where the flags are all within 1 mile of the start.
No map reading skills are required as the trails are clearly marked with coloured flour.
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Will it be too easy for me?
Unlikely. There are 20 miles of marked trails with 1,000ft of climb to enjoy. Higher value flags will be more distant and across more difficult terrain.
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Why are the trails coloured?
The footpaths are marked with coloured flour to help you find your way to the flags using only the simple route card, a bit like coloured poles on a ski run. The colours indicate the flags you will find on each trail. You can follow any trail in any direction.
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Where is it held?
The Mendip Mashup is based at the Charterhouse Centre on the Mendip Hills. The trails will be set down Velvet Bottom, across the open moorland of Black Down and through the woods of Rowberrow Warren.
race area (click to enlarge)
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How many miles is it?
There is no set distance. You choose to compete for 1, 2 or 3 hours and run or walk as far as you can within that time.
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What do I need to bring?
You will need off-road running shoes if running or walking boots if walking.
A route map and pencil will be provided.
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What facilities are provided?
The Charterhouse Centre has great facilities including showers, camping, bunkroom accomodation and a dining hall.
On Saturday night there will be a race supper, bar and music. Breakfast will be available on Sunday morning.
Water stations will be provided on the course.
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How much does it cost?
Entry is free BUT this is a fund raising event so you are expected to make a donation of at least £10 if you enter. Bunk-bed accomodation is available in shared rooms in the Charterhouse Centre at £10 per person or you can camp in the fields nearby at £7 per person.
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