Wells, United Kingdom · Saturday, August 8, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Mendip Marauder 30mi

Race completed

48 km Distance

4,160 m Climbing

8.6 Grit · Elite / extreme

51.2079° N, 2.6490° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 87 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 8 hours 10:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 79% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~77 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2018 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 21°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 03 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 86 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2018	30mi	77	Gareth Williams · 04:55:10	Jane Faram · 04:55:10
2017	30mi	76	Charles Crooks · 04:46:12	Chrissie Wellington · 04:20:47
2016	30mi	49	Wayne van Rensburg · 04:12:30	Eleanor Sloyan · 06:21:28

The field has held steady: 76 in 2017, 77 in 2018. 38% of the 2018 field were women.

DUV results for the 2018 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 48 km of trail with 4,160 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 87 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 4,160 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Overview

The Mendip Marauder 30mi is a trail race in Wells, United Kingdom, with a distance of 48 km and 4160 m of elevation gain. This makes it a demanding 50k event, with 86.7 m of climb per kilometer.

Runners face a tight 8-hour cutoff, which is more restrictive than 77% of 1011 comparable 50k races. This means a pace of 10 minutes per kilometer must be maintained from start to finish. With an entry fee of £40, the race generally attracts a larger field than 72% of 2651 peer events.

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