- Event Type - Urban
- 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
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.
Start: What3Words ///prefer.helps.penny .
Parking: Roadside parking on Tiber way and Meridan East.
Map folder UK/ Leicestershire/Thorpe Astley.
| Course | Optimum Length Km | Climb m | Controls | |
| Long | 5.6 | 35 | 10 | For fast experienced orienteers |
| Medium | 4.0 | 35 | 9 | For slower experienced orienteers |
| Short | 2.4 | 20 | 6 | For beginners |
Courses Close: : 8.00pm. Sunset 6.14pm So a torch will be needed.
MapRun Planned by: Roger Edwards
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. Long course crosses Dual carriageway. Lot of grass on all courses. 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 20th October at: Leicester Forest West.
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- Large Groups (Youth group, Scouts, Running club etc) should let the Organiser know a week in advance.
- Social Venue Grove Park
MapRun Thorpe Astley is now closed for entries
| Name | Club | Age Class | Si Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long (6) | |||
| Matthew Birkett | LEI | M50 | 8210875 |
| Kevin Gallagher | LEI | M75 | 001 |
| Alastair | LEI | M55 | 123456 |
| David | YES | M10 | 42 |
| Steve Chafer | LEI | M55 | 1121212 |
| Jo White | LEI | W50 | 8321577 |
| Medium (6) | |||
| Peter Chick | LEIOC | M80 | 8260344 |
| Chris | LEI | M75 | 12345 |
| John Marriott | L | M21 | 1 |
| George Normand | LEI | M80 | 260158 |
| Jeff Edwards | LEI | M80 | 333863 |
| Zeph Grant | LEI | M55 | 5318008 |
| Short (1) | |||
| Susan Grant | LEI | W55 | 1 |
