- Event Type - Urban; City Park
- Start Times
- 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
- Course Closing Time
- 8:00pm
| Courses Available |
|---|
| Short, Medium, Long |
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.
SI Dibber Hire: £1.00, SIAC Dibber Hire: £2.00 - Contactless SIAC available
Entry: via The Start Kite. Entries will open 3 weeks before or earlier.
Student/unwaged discount code:
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.
Parking: Off Sandhills Avenue LE5 IUH. Small car park. Please share transport if possible.
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Start and Finish: Close to car park
Terrain: Hamilton Park and urban areas with grassy cut throughs. Wear suitable footwear for the weather conditions.
Latest routegadget map: Sept 2025
To be Confirmed| Course | Optimum Length Km | Climb m | Controls | |
| Long | 8 | For fast experienced orienteers | Medium | 5.0 | For slower experienced orienteers |
| Short | 1.8 | For beginners – Parkland only |
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.
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 Thursday 23rd July Groby - Urban.
- Planner - Ursula Williamson
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- Toilets none
- Large Groups (Youth group, Scouts, Running club etc) should let the Organiser know a week in advance.
- Dogs On lead only.
- Social Venue White House, Shepshed
