Event Details

Tuesday 9th September 2025
Club Night Maprun at Leicester University Halls, Oadby
Postcode LE2 2LQ
Glebe Road view in Google Maps
Grid Reference SK615018
Beginners welcome, help and advice available.
If you are new to orienteering please see our Introduction to Orienteering page.
  • Event Type - Sprint

  • Registration Times
  • 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
  • Start Times
  • 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
  • Course Closing Time
  • 8pm
Fees
Senior £3, Junior (20 & under) £1.50, Family £6, Unattached £5
Insurance: From 1st Jan 2026, if you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance . You’re very welcome to take part, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk.
Notes
Sprint Style

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.

Meet: Glebe Road

Start: Will be close to registration. Do not tap Go to Start until you are ready to go.

Courses: Suitable for newcomers as well as experienced orienteers.

Courses Close: 8.00pm.

Planner: The MapRun courses will be designed by Roger Edwards.

Map: OpenOrienteeringMap. Scale: 1:5000 on an A4

MapRun folder: UK/Leicestershire /Leicester Halls of Residence

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.

Your personal details: may be used to contact you regarding this activity. See the Privacy Policy link below.

Next MapRun: Tues 16th September in TBA.

Organiser - Roger Edwards
Page Updated 25-08-2025
  • Large Groups (Youth group, Scouts, Running club etc) should let the Organiser know a week in advance.
  • Social Venue The Lord Keeper of the Seal, Oadby