Event Details

Wednesday 12th August 2026
Summer League 17 - Birstall North
Postcode LE4 3NL
Service area, access off the A46/A6 roundabout view in Google Maps
Grid Reference SK591105
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
  • 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
  • Course Closing Time
  • 8:00pm
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 not available
Notes

Weather Warnings: Given the forecast for hot weather (over 30C) on Tuesday, competitors are reminded to ensure they bring enough water or drinks for hydration.
Extra water will be available in the evening.
If you have entered for long or medium courses and feel it is too hot for you to run that course, extra maps for short and medium will be available on the evening.

Solar Eclipse: Between 6.15pm to 8.00pm peaking at 19.11pm

Entry: via The Start Kite are now open.
Student/unwaged discount code: R243
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: at the services area. 2 hours free parking.
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Start and Finish: Close to car park.

Terrain: Residential and commercial roads and some open grass areas.

Latest Routegadget Map: May 2024

Out of Bounds: Please be aware of all the Out of Bounds map symbols. See list on the ‘Know before you go!’ notice.
It is very important for the reputation of urban orienteering that you do not enter private property and you are courteous to all the local public at all times.

Start and Finish: at the south end of the car park.
Please read the information displayed, as the final controls have special features.

CoursesOptimum
Length Km
Climb mControlsControls
Long6.0For fast experienced orienteers
Medium3.3For slower experienced orienteers
Short2.0For 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.

Score Cup & Summer League Presentations: on Thursday 20th August Tunnel Woods - Score.

Organiser - Edward de Salis Young
Page Updated 11-08-2026
  • Planner - Edward de Salis Young

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