Event Details

Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Club Night Maprun at Rushey Mead
Postcode LE4 7GU
Roseneath Ave north end by the Park view in Streetmap or Google Maps
Grid Reference SK612073
Beginners welcome, help and advice available.
If you are new to orienteering please see our Introduction to Orienteering page.
  • Start Times
  • 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
  • Course Closing Time
  • 7.45
Fees
Senior £3, Junior (20 & under) £1.50, Family £6, Unattached £5
Electronic Punching
Si not available
Notes

MapRun: The control sites have no visible controls. Instead the Start, Finish and all control sites are identified by a GPS signal on your phone. The signal can be received within a few metres of the feature marked on your map. Advice and assistance will be available for anyone new to MapRun.

App: All participants need a smart phone or watch with the MapRun or MapRunG App. Download App.

Register: Please use the form below before mid-day Tuesday to book a map. Load the app in before the event. The map will be published on Maprun site, so you can download it beforehand.

Meet: View this link, Roseneath Avenue, for precise location. The start is close by, so do not tap Go to Start until you are ready to go.

Courses: Suitable for newcomers as well as experienced orienteers.

Courses Close: 7.45pm (sunset: 5.50pm). So a torch will be needed..

CoursesLengthClimb Controls
Long5.5km5m22For fast experienced orienteers
Medium3.1km5m17For slower experienced orienteers
Short2.2km5m13For beginners

Long Course: There are busy main roads to cross use the pedestrian crossings.

Map scale: 1:5,000 Street Map on an A4

MapRun folder: Leicestershire /Rushey Mead

Safety: A risk assessment has been carried out by the Organiser and all reasonable care has been taken to ensure the safety of competitors. However, participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.

Privacy & Personal Data: When entering events your personal details (name, age, gender, club) will appear in the results section on this website. It may also be used to contact you regarding this event including to trace missing runners and hired SI cards.

Next MapRun: Tues 29th October in TBC.

Organiser - Roger Edwards
Page Updated 02-10-2024
  • Toilets None
  • Large Groups (Youth group, Scouts, Running club etc) should let the Organiser know a week in advance.
  • Dogs On lead only.