Event Details

Tuesday 3rd November 2026
MapRun Leicester Mowmacre
Postcode LE4 2DB
Blenheim Road view in Google Maps
Grid Reference SK582075
Beginners welcome, help and advice available.
If you are new to orienteering please see our Introduction to Orienteering page.
  • Event Type - Urban

  • Start Times
  • 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
  • Course Closing Time
  • 8pm
Fees
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.
Electronic Punching
Si not available
Notes

Folder:UK/Leicestershire/ Beaumont Leys

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. A torch will be needed.

Map: OpenOrienteeringMap. Scale: 1:7500 on an A4

Course Optimum
Length Km
Climb m Controls
Long 5.1 65 15 For fast experienced orienteers
Medium 3.4 6013 For slower experienced orienteers
Short 2,4 50 10 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.

Organiser - Roger W Edwards
Page Updated 04-10-2026
  • Toilets None
  • Large Groups (Youth group, Scouts, Running club etc) should let the Organiser know a week in advance.
  • Social Venue TBC

Maprun Mowmacre

Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Entries close on Monday 2nd November 2026 at 11:55pm
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