- Start Times
- 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
- Course Closing Time
- 8.00pm
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.
Si not available
Map folder: UK/Leicestershire/ Wigston/ Wigston South XXXX.
Registration: at Wigston Liberal Club (private car park), Kelmarsh Avenue side.
Start: What3Words ///price.lost.winner .
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: via the form at the bottom of this page to ensure a map. Pay cash at the event.
Terrain: Mixed aged housing estates, one still under construction.
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.
MapRun Planned by: Roger Edwards
Start: Will be close to registration. Do not tap Go to Start until you are ready to go.
Courses Close: : 8.00pm. Sunset 6.30pm. So a torch will be needed.
Map: OpenOrienteeringMap. Scale: 1:7500 on an A4
| Course | Optimum Length Km | Climb m | Controls | |
| Long | 6.4 | 50 | 16 | For fast experienced orienteers |
| Medium | 5.2 | 25 | 12 | For slower experienced orienteers |
| Short-Medium | 4.0 | 25 | 8 | For slower experienced orienteers |
| Short | 3.0 | 25 | 8 | For beginners |
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.
Your personal details: may be used to contact you regarding this activity. See the Privacy Policy link below.
Next MapRun: Tues 13th October at Thorpe Astley .
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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 Wetherspoons, The William Wigston, Free car parking near by.
MapRun Wigston East is now closed for entries
Choose one of the four courses, differ in length by about 1km
| Name | Club | Age Class | Si Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long 6 (4) | |||
| Alastair | LEI | M55 | 123456 |
| kevin Gallagher | LEI | M75 | 001 |
| Steve Chafer | LEI | M55 | 1121212 |
| Jo White | LEI | W50 | 8321577 |
| Medium 5 (5) | |||
| Peter Chick | LEI | M80 | 8260344 |
| George Normand | LEI | M80 | 260158 |
| John Marriott | L | M75 | 123 |
| John Marriott | L | M20 | 123 |
| Zeph Grant | LEI | M55 | 1 |
| Short Medium 4 (2) | |||
| David Jenkinsin | LEI | M65 | 2061452 |
| Susan Grant | LEI | W55 | 2 |
