Saturday 25th September 2010
1pm start
the 2009 start on Uphill beach
An off-road relay race starting at Uphill beach and finishing at Wells Cathedral with an evening party to follow. The route is 90% off-road and more or less exactly follows the West Mendip Way along footpaths and bridleways.
The race will be run as a 'hand-over' relay under FRA Rules without marshals, water stations or other assistance. Teams are responsible for their own safety and for researching the route although their progress will be monitored at two check-points at 10 mile intervals.
Route
The 29 mile route has a total of 3,259 ft of climb and is divided into six legs as follows:- Leg 1 - Uphill to Loxton - 7 miles
- Leg 2 - Loxton to Kings Wood - 3 miles
- Leg 3 - Kings Wood to Black Rock - 6.5 miles
- Leg 4 - Black Rock to Draycott - 3.5 miles
- Leg 5 - Draycott to Priddy - 3.5 miles
- Leg 6 - Priddy to Wells - 5 miles
Route Notes
Runners are advised to do a practice run of their leg to learn the route before the race.
We have put together some printable route notes to help you find your way.
Teams
Teams can be made up from 1 to 6 runners who can run any combination of legs each. The minimum age is 16, with only over 18s allowed on legs 1 and 3.Classes include:
- open (anyone)
- ladies (no men)
- mixed (50% men, 50% ladies)
Entry
The entry fee is £6 per runner, to include a free drink at the after-party. Entries open on 1st August and close on 20th September, there will be no entries taken on the day.Enter online here.
Evening Party
Runners, partners and supporters are all welcome to the post-race party in the skittle alley of the Sherston Inn, Wells. A choice of hot food will be available at £5 per head.view in a larger map