Parking (and camping) is available at the race HQ: Mendip Activity Centre (Basecamp). Race HQ will be active all day and you will be able to get an update on general progress, although we are not able to tell you where a specific runner is.
You are welcome anywhere on the course that’s a public right of way, but the checkpoints are the best places to cheer on runners. Take a look at the routes page for full details, including rough timings.
You can accompany runners for a short distance into / out of each checkpoint, providing this doesn’t hinder other runners. You’re only allowed to run with runners after the final checkpoint (CP7, Beacon Batch).
Food & Drink
The Alpine Lounge at the Mendip Activity Centre offers food, drinks and a bar. Expected opening hours (please double check on the Mendip Activity Centre website) are:
Friday – 9am – 8:30pm
Saturday and Sunday – 9am – 6pm
The Basecamp Pavillion Café at Mendip Activity Centre offers hot and cold food and drinks, plus a basic shop. Expected opening hours:
Saturday 7am – 10pm
NOTE last orders for hot food orders 1 hour before closing
The post-race meal for all runners on Saturday will be served from the Basecamp Pavillion along with drinks and snacks during Saturday afternoon and evening.
There are also several local pubs within 5-10 minutes drive.
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