The May Hill Massacre & Mayhem
5 races scheduled · 200 participants · Sat 6th Feb 2021 · Huntley
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About this event
Try your hand in this gritty 9 mile country course through Huntley. All runners up for a challenge will enjoy the muddy paths and tough climbs, but don't forget to take in the beautiful scenery. Come for the finisher's medal and well-earned bragging rights.
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Your organiser
Based out of Gloucestershire and the Forest of Dean, Trimax Events put on a variety of trail running, road running, and triathlon events throughout the year. Trimax Events are particularly well-regarded for their epic bespoke medals which are awarded to all finisher’s. A number of Trimax events also offer a canicross option, so if you’re looking to race with your canine companion then check out their offering. One of their best known events takes you up Gloucester’s infamous ‘Cheese Rolling Hill’, while a number of their other routes take you through the scenic Cotswold countryside.
How to enter
Tickets available until Fri Feb 05 2021
What's included:
- Finisher's medal
- Chip-timed
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15mi Mayhill Mayhem
10:00am Sun 7th Feb 2021
Run 15mi
9mi Mayhil Massacre - SAT
12:00am Sat 6th Feb 2021
Run 9mi
9mi Mayhil Massacre - SUN
10:00am Sun 7th Feb 2021
Run 9mi
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4.834 reviews
This is a great race: beautiful & varying course with hills, tracks, forests, mud & views - you definitely wont get bored! Its pretty hilly and can get super muddy at times so its a tough 9 miler - make sure you pace yourself up the first big hill and save a little in your legs for the final climb.… read more
Without doubt one of the best races I've ever done. I usually race in warmer, flatter parts of the world - being based out in Sydney - so this was very different. But an epic different. Beautifully hilly and the terrain took us down windy woodland paths and snow covered fields. Really fun vibe at the finish line and a marvellous start to the weekend. Top tip: wear trail shoes - I didn't and I found myself slipping all over the place. Area of improvement: the course could do with a couple more signs.… read more
This was the longest run in terms of time and distance I ever run and my first trial run and it was just EPIC!The organisation was spot on but the best part was the atmosphere, people supporting and encouraging each other all the way to the end, I highly recommend it … read more
Frequently asked questions
Should I bring a change of clothes?
Participants will get very muddy during the event so it is advised to bring a change of clothes for after the race.… read moreWhat is a the Canicross run?
These two races allow participants to run with their dogs. Sign up and bring your dog along with you.… read moreIs there parking at the Mayhill Massacre & Meyhem event?
There will be parking but it will be limited. Please car-share if possible.… read moreYou may also like
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Route description
Route description
You will get muddy and the course can be very slippery so please wear appropriate footwear and have a change of clothes.
This is a great race: beautiful & varying course with hills, tracks, forests, mud & views - you definitely wont get bored! Its pretty hilly and can get super muddy at times so its a tough 9 miler - make sure you pace yourself up the first big hill and save a little in your legs for the final climb.
Without doubt one of the best races I've ever done. I usually race in warmer, flatter parts of the world - being based out in Sydney - so this was very different. But an epic different. Beautifully hilly and the terrain took us down windy woodland paths and snow covered fields. Really fun vibe at the finish line and a marvellous start to the weekend. Top tip: wear trail shoes - I didn't and I found myself slipping all over the place. Area of improvement: the course could do with a couple more signs.
This was the longest run in terms of time and distance I ever run and my first trial run and it was just EPIC!The organisation was spot on but the best part was the atmosphere, people supporting and encouraging each other all the way to the end, I highly recommend it
This was genuinely savage. It had snowed lots and was seriously cold so some lovely breaking through the frozen puddles as you run through! Its a brilliant race though - beautifully organised and some absolutely stunning views - especially up on the top of MayHill! Its definitely hard so I wouldnt take it ok if youre not ok to run a flat half marathon but its absolutely worth the effort. Great BBQ and coffees in the garden centre after and an awesome medal!!
Well organised run. An uphill start with beautiful views at the top of Mayhill. Fantastic atmosphere amongst the runners
Liked the sound of this event. Thought it would be a goal to keep me running through winter which it most certainly did. First time doing this event on Saturday. Absolutely loved it made even more special by the snow. Great bunch of peeps and atmosphere which made the whole muddy hilly ordeal thoroughly enjoyable the sunshine was a lovely extra, please preorder more rays for next year's Mayhill Massacre
Amazing run with a two mile tough climb at the start, undulating for the next 6 miles and then a big climb to finish. Fabulous medal fantastic route and lovely marshalls
Great experience albeit a beast, upgrade to the 15 mile course in 2020. Have a go even if you simply stroll the course and enjoy the views.
Second year of doing this event and pleased to see my time drop. Looking forward to the new 15 mile route next year - that will be brutal beyond belief.Highly recommended
Brutal - but if you dont train what do you expect.. its not put me off Ill do it again, who doesnt enjoy a challenge with a bit of mud?!
It's the first time I have done this race. It was really tough, especially due to all the mud and the hills., but I love a challenge! Race organisation and support from the marshals was great. Definitely a good one to do and would come back again.
The Mayhill Massacre is my favourite race. Very different to other races and I love the challenge of the mud and the hills. Im one of the few people to have done every single race since the first in 2007. Im an absolute fan and would recommend it to anyone. Lets hope it can keep going!
Really enjoyed this race. Very hilly, very muddy, very hard! Great medal and isotonic beer waiting at the end!
This was my first stab at the Mayhill Massacre, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was well organised, very friendly and suitably challenging. I never thought running 9 muddy miles could be so good.
Super hilly and muddy run, with fantastic views from the top of Mayhill and plenty of downs as well as ups! Really well organised, with the most fun and encouraging Marshalls EVER!!! - a tough run but rewarded with a fab medal!! X
Always a great day at Mayhill. Well organised and a great course. Love it
Fourth year of entry, course doesnt get any easier but great first run of the year! Very well organised event by a friendly and encouraging team! See you next year!
I loved this race. Friendly. Well marked. Loads of mud and plenty of elevation. Fantastic scenery too. The bling and swag end the end was great. I will be back!
Coming back to this after 4 years recovery was fun, has been muddier in previous editions but did not disappoint.
Annual event best yet loads of mud and hills - strength as well as pace needed
I have run this event many times now and its always a challenge. It is held in winter so the weather is invariably cold, sometimes freezing, sometimes extremely wet. There is a healthy uphill start followed by the amazing Mayhill open vista, which is soon forgotten as the wonderful downhill section starts. After that, its simply hell as bog and hill climbs intertwine. Then, just as you think its a long downhill finish, you get sent back up for more punishment. And youve paid to take part! P.S. being 60 this year, I find myself in an age group of runners 60-99. I believe the current expression is WTF. I have been put in the dustbin group of unlikely to finish without the aid of a defibrillator . Thank you very much! There were no runners over 70, so please allow 60-69 and then 70+. I hope one day to run in that group as well.
Brilliant atmosphere, really well organised and the medal was awesome. If hell is a mud pit, they modelled it on this course!
Very hilly, muddy but beautiful course. Race was a real challenge but great fun. Excellent organisation, cheerful marshalls, a cracking medal plus protein shake and alcohol free isotonic beer at the finish. Despite legs still aching 2 days later Ill be back again!
Mud/hills/mud/hills/mud - what is not to like. Well marshalled event with great medals. Can't fault it. My 2nd year doing it in 2018 - 4 mins improvement on my PB. Will definitely be heading back next year for more fun.
Had a really good morning running through the forest covered in mud! Great reception at the end with a great medal, however I feel like the finish line didnt really work with cars and people on the road hindering my last push to finish. Overall great day out!
This was my first Massacre and I joined friends from Newent Runners to take it on this year. Up hill right from the start with a bit of a bottleneck but we soon got going. Generally forest trails but there were some fantastic super deep muddy sections, one of which robbed me of a shoe!. The marshalls were very attentive and clearly showed the way to go. We were very fortunate to have pretty good weather although it was cold but who notices that when youre having fun. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves even when we sloshed about in the mud. Great event, great fun. Very happy with my time of 1 hr 50 mins.
This is the second time for me, and it just gets better I love the course that is so demanding but rewarding. This my new must do race every feb.
The course was hilly and extremely muddy. It was a very tough race and aptly named! However the view from the top of Mayhill was worth the climb. It was a really friendly event. All of the stewards had a smile and words of encouragement. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
It was hilly , muddy and brutal but I loved it ! The course was very challenging but a great route through lovely some woodland and great views . The medal was great too . I would definitely recommend it .
My first cross country run since school, loved it, challenging course, well signposted and marshalled and friendly people to run alongside. Just need to get fitter for next year:)
This was a very challenging run for me with the all the hills and getting stuck in the mud, but a fab event
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Logistics and schedule
08:30 Registration Opens
10:00 Race Starts
Collect your race number & timing chip from registration.
You will receive an email of confirmation when you enter and another email with race details 7 days before the race.
How to get there
Forest Lodge, Ross Rd, Huntley, Gloucester GL19 3EX, UK
Get directionsAddress: Huntley Church Ross Road, Huntley, GL19 3EX
Parking is limited so please car share if possible.
Frequently asked questions
Should I bring a change of clothes?
Participants will get very muddy during the event so it is advised to bring a change of clothes for after the race.What is a the Canicross run?
These two races allow participants to run with their dogs. Sign up and bring your dog along with you.Is there parking at the Mayhill Massacre & Meyhem event?
There will be parking but it will be limited. Please car-share if possible.Booking related questionsDo you have a question about bookings, cancellations, or refunds?
Route description
Route description
You will get muddy and the course can be very slippery so please wear appropriate footwear and have a change of clothes.
This is a great race: beautiful & varying course with hills, tracks, forests, mud & views - you definitely wont get bored! Its pretty hilly and can get super muddy at times so its a tough 9 miler - make sure you pace yourself up the first big hill and save a little in your legs for the final climb.
Without doubt one of the best races I've ever done. I usually race in warmer, flatter parts of the world - being based out in Sydney - so this was very different. But an epic different. Beautifully hilly and the terrain took us down windy woodland paths and snow covered fields. Really fun vibe at the finish line and a marvellous start to the weekend. Top tip: wear trail shoes - I didn't and I found myself slipping all over the place. Area of improvement: the course could do with a couple more signs.
This was the longest run in terms of time and distance I ever run and my first trial run and it was just EPIC!The organisation was spot on but the best part was the atmosphere, people supporting and encouraging each other all the way to the end, I highly recommend it
This was genuinely savage. It had snowed lots and was seriously cold so some lovely breaking through the frozen puddles as you run through! Its a brilliant race though - beautifully organised and some absolutely stunning views - especially up on the top of MayHill! Its definitely hard so I wouldnt take it ok if youre not ok to run a flat half marathon but its absolutely worth the effort. Great BBQ and coffees in the garden centre after and an awesome medal!!
Well organised run. An uphill start with beautiful views at the top of Mayhill. Fantastic atmosphere amongst the runners
Liked the sound of this event. Thought it would be a goal to keep me running through winter which it most certainly did. First time doing this event on Saturday. Absolutely loved it made even more special by the snow. Great bunch of peeps and atmosphere which made the whole muddy hilly ordeal thoroughly enjoyable the sunshine was a lovely extra, please preorder more rays for next year's Mayhill Massacre
Amazing run with a two mile tough climb at the start, undulating for the next 6 miles and then a big climb to finish. Fabulous medal fantastic route and lovely marshalls
Great experience albeit a beast, upgrade to the 15 mile course in 2020. Have a go even if you simply stroll the course and enjoy the views.
Second year of doing this event and pleased to see my time drop. Looking forward to the new 15 mile route next year - that will be brutal beyond belief.Highly recommended
Brutal - but if you dont train what do you expect.. its not put me off Ill do it again, who doesnt enjoy a challenge with a bit of mud?!
It's the first time I have done this race. It was really tough, especially due to all the mud and the hills., but I love a challenge! Race organisation and support from the marshals was great. Definitely a good one to do and would come back again.
The Mayhill Massacre is my favourite race. Very different to other races and I love the challenge of the mud and the hills. Im one of the few people to have done every single race since the first in 2007. Im an absolute fan and would recommend it to anyone. Lets hope it can keep going!
Really enjoyed this race. Very hilly, very muddy, very hard! Great medal and isotonic beer waiting at the end!
This was my first stab at the Mayhill Massacre, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was well organised, very friendly and suitably challenging. I never thought running 9 muddy miles could be so good.
Super hilly and muddy run, with fantastic views from the top of Mayhill and plenty of downs as well as ups! Really well organised, with the most fun and encouraging Marshalls EVER!!! - a tough run but rewarded with a fab medal!! X
Always a great day at Mayhill. Well organised and a great course. Love it
Fourth year of entry, course doesnt get any easier but great first run of the year! Very well organised event by a friendly and encouraging team! See you next year!
I loved this race. Friendly. Well marked. Loads of mud and plenty of elevation. Fantastic scenery too. The bling and swag end the end was great. I will be back!
Coming back to this after 4 years recovery was fun, has been muddier in previous editions but did not disappoint.
Annual event best yet loads of mud and hills - strength as well as pace needed
I have run this event many times now and its always a challenge. It is held in winter so the weather is invariably cold, sometimes freezing, sometimes extremely wet. There is a healthy uphill start followed by the amazing Mayhill open vista, which is soon forgotten as the wonderful downhill section starts. After that, its simply hell as bog and hill climbs intertwine. Then, just as you think its a long downhill finish, you get sent back up for more punishment. And youve paid to take part! P.S. being 60 this year, I find myself in an age group of runners 60-99. I believe the current expression is WTF. I have been put in the dustbin group of unlikely to finish without the aid of a defibrillator . Thank you very much! There were no runners over 70, so please allow 60-69 and then 70+. I hope one day to run in that group as well.
Brilliant atmosphere, really well organised and the medal was awesome. If hell is a mud pit, they modelled it on this course!
Very hilly, muddy but beautiful course. Race was a real challenge but great fun. Excellent organisation, cheerful marshalls, a cracking medal plus protein shake and alcohol free isotonic beer at the finish. Despite legs still aching 2 days later Ill be back again!
Mud/hills/mud/hills/mud - what is not to like. Well marshalled event with great medals. Can't fault it. My 2nd year doing it in 2018 - 4 mins improvement on my PB. Will definitely be heading back next year for more fun.
Had a really good morning running through the forest covered in mud! Great reception at the end with a great medal, however I feel like the finish line didnt really work with cars and people on the road hindering my last push to finish. Overall great day out!
This was my first Massacre and I joined friends from Newent Runners to take it on this year. Up hill right from the start with a bit of a bottleneck but we soon got going. Generally forest trails but there were some fantastic super deep muddy sections, one of which robbed me of a shoe!. The marshalls were very attentive and clearly showed the way to go. We were very fortunate to have pretty good weather although it was cold but who notices that when youre having fun. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves even when we sloshed about in the mud. Great event, great fun. Very happy with my time of 1 hr 50 mins.
This is the second time for me, and it just gets better I love the course that is so demanding but rewarding. This my new must do race every feb.
The course was hilly and extremely muddy. It was a very tough race and aptly named! However the view from the top of Mayhill was worth the climb. It was a really friendly event. All of the stewards had a smile and words of encouragement. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
It was hilly , muddy and brutal but I loved it ! The course was very challenging but a great route through lovely some woodland and great views . The medal was great too . I would definitely recommend it .
My first cross country run since school, loved it, challenging course, well signposted and marshalled and friendly people to run alongside. Just need to get fitter for next year:)
This was a very challenging run for me with the all the hills and getting stuck in the mud, but a fab event
4.834 reviews
Rate this event
Logistics and schedule
08:30 Registration Opens
10:00 Race Starts
Collect your race number & timing chip from registration.
You will receive an email of confirmation when you enter and another email with race details 7 days before the race.
How to get there
Forest Lodge, Ross Rd, Huntley, Gloucester GL19 3EX, UK
Get directionsAddress: Huntley Church Ross Road, Huntley, GL19 3EX
Parking is limited so please car share if possible.
Frequently asked questions
Should I bring a change of clothes?
Participants will get very muddy during the event so it is advised to bring a change of clothes for after the race.What is a the Canicross run?
These two races allow participants to run with their dogs. Sign up and bring your dog along with you.Is there parking at the Mayhill Massacre & Meyhem event?
There will be parking but it will be limited. Please car-share if possible.Booking related questionsDo you have a question about bookings, cancellations, or refunds?