The Maverick Original Mendips 2025
The Maverick Original Mendips 2025
Saturday 27 September 2025 | Mendips Raceway
We return to the stunning Mendips Hills for a third time to bring you the Maverick Original Mendips trail running race.
The route follows the West Mendip Way dropping down into the forests of Roweberrow Warren before climbing up to Black Down heathland (the highest hill in the Mendips!). Those brave enough to take on the Long Route will experience breathtaking views from along the top of Cheddar Gorge, stretching out towards Glastonbury and you might even catch a glimpse of the Seven Bridge. Whilst moving through this epic scenery keep an eye out for some of Somerset's rarest and most celebrated wildlife including the herds of feral goats, Soay sheep and Peregrine falcons. Please note, there is no outpost on the Short route.
LOCATION
Mendips Raceway
Warrens Hill Road,
Shipham,
Somerset,
BS40 7XU
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DIFFICULTY
Steep climbs and Descents, with some chunky elevation. Suitable for all levels of runner.
More Info
Prices
Online entry closes on Thursday 25th September 2025 at midday (12:00). On the day entries will be available if the event is not sold out.
All entries are subject to a small booking fee.
Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
MULTIBUY
Enter any 3 races from any series, or 3 entries into this event, and get 20% off
How it Works
As a guide you should always:
• Follow the on course signage
• Listen to on course marshals
• Take care when crossing roads
• Be considerate to others
• Please close all gates, DO NOT litter!
PLASTIC FREE
In our quest to make this season plastic-free, we ask that you run with a reusable cup or bottle. Hydrapak Speed Cups are available to purchase at each event and online.
OUTPOSTS
There will be no outpost on the Short route. There will be 1 outpost on the Middle route, at approximately 6.5km. There will be 2 outposts on the Long route, at approximately 6.5km & 13km. The outposts are designed to act as a top up for what you are already carrying. There will be a range of sweet & savoury snacks (fruit, cake, crisps) as well as Precision Hydration fuel & electrolyte.
There will not be pre-filled water cups available at the outpost. Please have your re-useable cup or bottle ready when you arrive and make use of our self serve water barrels.
HEADPHONES
We strongly recommend not wearing headphones at this event.
CUT-OFFS
Although we do not have strict cut offs as such, we do appreciate if all runners (regardless of distance) are finished by 2pm. This equates to a finish time of 4hrs.
This helps to ease the pressure on our marshals, so that they are not stood outside for long periods of time.
TRANSFERS
If for any reason you wish to transfer out from an event we are happy to do this, but once only. You may transfer to any event listed on our website or even change to a higher value event and pay the difference. We cannot action any transfers or refunds for an event that has sold out.
The last day to transfer out of an event is the Monday before event day (5 days before the event), please email us on [email protected] with the name of the event you would like to move to. We are not able to move you out of an event if you contact us after this day
The Routes
Choose your route carefully. The distance and elevation gain should give you some indication as to how easy/hard each route is, as well as showing you where the tougher climbs are.
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What you get
Getting to the Race
By Car
Free parking at the venue. If you're looking to share transport you can message other runners here.
Free parking at the venue. If you're looking to share transport you can message other runners here.
By Train
Nearest Train Station: Worle in Weston-super-Mare (25 min drive from start venue)
Southern Railway: London Paddington - Worle
Journey Time: Approx 2hr 20mins
Nearest Train Station: Worle in Weston-super-Mare (25 min drive from start venue)
Southern Railway: London Paddington - Worle
Journey Time: Approx 2hr 20mins
By Taxi
Apple Central Taxis
01934 666666
Apple Central Taxis
01934 666666
Recommended Items
TRY TO PACK:
Phone
Trail shoes
Rain coat
Water bottle / running pack
A re-useable cup
How to stay hydrated
Take Precision Fuel & Hydration's free trail running sweat test to get a hydration plan tailored to your Maverick Race
Free Sweat TestBring your own cup
In an effort to keep our trails clean and preserve the nature around us, we’re aiming to keep out outposts cup free. Please bring a cup or bottle to re-fill.
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