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The Maverick Original Mendips

Name: The Maverick Original Mendips
Start: 2025-09-27
End: 2025-09-27
Location: Shipham

Shipham, United Kingdom • 27 Sep 2025

The Maverick Original Mendips 2025 is a thrilling trail running event set in the picturesque Mendips Hills. Participants can choose from three routes: Long (22 km), Middle (13 km), and Short (7 km), each offering stunning views and diverse terrain, including climbs to Black Down heathland and Cheddar Gorge. The event emphasizes environmental responsibility, encouraging runners to use reusable cups and bottles. With a focus on inclusivity, the race is suitable for all levels of runners and features fully marked courses, outposts for refreshments, and a celebratory atmosphere. Join this exciting adventure in nature on September 27, 2025! Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Shipham

Race information

Registration

22 km

791 m+

Long

13 km

404 m+

Middle

7 km

160 m+

Short

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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