Event Details

Thursday 2nd July 2026
Summer League 12 - Shepshed
Postcode LE12 9AW
Britannia Street, Shepshed view in Google Maps
Grid Reference SK477195
Beginners welcome, help and advice available.
For more information about what to expect at an orienteering event, please follow the link to the webage - Your First Event
  • Event Type - Urban

  • Start Times
  • 6.00pm - 7.15pm
  • Course Closing Time
  • 8:15pm
Event Level - Local

Courses Available
Short, Medium, Long
Fees
Pay via The Start Kite: Seniors £5, Non-BOF Senior £6, Full-time students &; working-age unwaged £2.50, Junior (20 & under or Family group shadowing their juniors) £1.50. Senior on the Short Course £1.50.

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

Personal Information: 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.
Electronic Punching
SI Dibber Hire: £1.00, SIAC Dibber Hire: £2.00 - Contactless SIAC available
Notes

Entry: via The Start Kite is now open.
Student/unwaged discount code: R498
Enter 3 days before the event to guarantee a map. Pay the entry fee to The Start Kite (account details will be displayed on screen when you confirm your entry).
Late entries and Entry on the Day: This is possible via The Start Kite depending on map availability. No cash entry on the day.

Terrain: Typical urban streets, parks and lanes.

Latest Routegadget Map: Jan 2024

CourseStraight Line
Length Km
Climb mControls
Long4.45019For fast experienced orienteers
Medium3.23517For slower experienced orienteers
Short1.22011For beginners

Control Collection: Volunteers willing to collect in a few controls each after the courses close would be much appreciated.

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. See Event Safety
Please note:
- Take care crossing busy roads.
- Be aware of and be courteous to pedestrians and dogs.

Summer League
The 2026 LEI Summer League consists of 18 events taking place from April to August. They include urban, parks and woodland events. See Summer League for the full list of fixtures and points system.

Next Summer League Event: on Tuesday 7th July Loughborough.

Organiser - Chris Phillips
Page Updated 13-06-2026
  • Large Groups (Youth group, Scouts, Running club etc) should let the Organiser know a week in advance.
  • Dogs On lead only.
  • Social Venue Suggestions welcome