Great Cumbrian Run - Operation Mint Cake - Kendal Mint Co®

Great Cumbrian Run - Operation Mint Cake

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To celebrate our Great Cumbrian Partnership and our amazing Half Marathon route, we are giving away a different product/prize each day of the week leading up to the Great Cumbrian Run 2019! Starts Monday 30th September!

To take part, make sure you're following us on all of the relevant social media channels by clicking on the links below:
Facebook | Instagram | 
Twitter

Don't forget! You can also help support CFM Cash For Kids by clicking here!


What is Operation Mint Cake?

We've hidden Kendal Mint Co. (KMC) products across the Great Cumbrian Run Route. Find a treat in a different location every day using our clues!

The First Clue: You'll need to know the route of the GCR 2019 and have some local knowledge!

You can find the route here!

Make sure to follow our socials for the first clues! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Don't forget! You can also help support CFM Cash For Kids by clicking here!


Clue One: Monday 30th September

FOUND! - Skate Park, Mayors Drive

"THE MAYOR HAS FOUR WHEELS, TWO TRUCKS AND ONE DECK."

When you find me use @kendalmintco and #Operationmintcake to let us know!

You can find the route here!

Make sure to follow our socials for the first clues! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Don't forget! You can also help support CFM Cash For Kids by clicking here!


Clue Two: Tuesday 1st October

 

FOUND BY ANDY GRAHAM - Market Cross, Carlisle City Centre.
 
"THERE'S NO TIME FOR SHOPPING WHILST RUNNING... BUT PERHAPS A REST ON THE CROSS??"

When you find me use @kendalmintco and #Operationmintcake to let us know!

You can find the route here!

Make sure to follow our socials for the first clues! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Don't forget! You can also help support CFM Cash For Kids by clicking here!

Clue Three: Wednesday 2nd October

​FOUND BY HAYLEY CARRUTHERS - The Citadel, Carlisle.

"A FORMER MEDIEVAL FORTRESS THAT MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THE LINE TO SETTLE."

When you find me use @kendalmintco and #Operationmintcake to let us know!

You can find the route here!

Make sure to follow our socials for the first clues! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Don't forget! You can also help support CFM Cash For Kids by clicking here!

Clue Four: Thursday 3rd October

FOUND BY UNKOWN - Brunton Park.

"DOWN THE WARWICK IS A GROUND WHERE OUR TREAT CAN BE FOUND."

When you find me use @kendalmintco and #Operationmintcake to let us know!

You can find the route here!

Make sure to follow our socials for the first clues! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Don't forget! You can also help support CFM Cash For Kids by clicking here!

Clue Five: Friday 4th October

FOUND BY TRACE HUNTER - The Suspension Bridge, Rickerby Park.

"HEAD DOWN  HOME ACROSS THE SPENNY."

When you find me use @kendalmintco and #Operationmintcake to let us know!

You can find the route here!

Make sure to follow our socials for the first clues! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Don't forget! You can also help support CFM Cash For Kids by clicking here!

Clue Six: Saturday 5th October

Final day of #OperationMintcake. Today's prize is BIG so keep your eyes peeled.

FOUND BY ANDY GRAHAM - The Suspension Bridge, Rickerby Park.

"WHERE THE SANDS MEETS THE WICKET, NOT FAR FROM THE CIRCUS!"

When you find me use @kendalmintco and #Operationmintcake to let us know!

You can find the route here!

Make sure to follow our socials for the first clues! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Don't forget! You can also help support CFM Cash For Kids by clicking here!

Sunday 6th October: The KMC Great Cumbrian Run 2019!

 

See you at the finish line!

You can find the route here!

Make sure to follow our socials for the first clues! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Don't forget! You can also help support CFM Cash For Kids by clicking here!

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