Autumn Evening Maprun series: next event 14th Oct

A series of six fun 45 minute ‘score’ events on Tuesday evenings, with social afterwards (usually a pub).

Curious Cow & AGM Signup

Date	Venue	Organiser	Results
30 Sep	Knaresborough	Pamela Singleton	Results
14 Oct	The Curious Cow, Harrogate*	William Hickson
28 Oct	Kirkby Malzeard	David Day
11 Nov	Boroughbridge	June Graham & Katie Gray
25 Nov	Otley	Edwyn Oliver-Evans
09 Dec	Harrogate	Mark David

* followed by free dinner, AGM & social for all club members

Important Things to Remember:

Pre-enter using RaceSignUp before you come using the link above
Bring a headlamp and a hi-vis top.
Check you have the latest version of the MapRun app on your phone or watch: it should be MapRun 7.5.7 or later (help available, see below)
Download the event on to your phone or watch before you come (help available at the event)
Meet at 6.15pm for the pre-start briefing (later starts available)
If not using MapRun directly you can use a normal fitness watch, ask how.

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14 October 2025 – The Curious Cow of Harrogate, Killinghall, HG3 2AP

MapRun details to follow however it’ll all be happening from near to The Curious Cow and is brought to you by Bill Hickson. Jennyfield AGM2025 is the name of the MapRun for you to download.

We have a large area of the pub for our exclusive use. Head straight in from the main door keeping the bar on your left.

Timings – come to the pub from 1800 – MapRun briefing 1815 – MapRun 1830 – Chat, change dirty shoes, get a drink 1915 onwards – Buffet 1945 – AGM 2030

Please could all those who have mentioned dietary needs be allowed a tiny head start on everyone else. We have been promised plenty of food and endless chips!

The AGM agenda and last year’s minutes have been circulated on club members email and in the newsletter. If you haven’t seen them and would like to do so, let me know.

Entertainment:

Purchase your own drinks whenever you like.

Will asks that you bring a pen or pencil to tackle the O quiz he has prepared.

Alan is going to give us a taster of Radio O. Gee, how many O formats are there?!

Several people have asked about the magic shoelace tying method (avoids the need for nasty plastic tape) – Ruth and Quentin can demonstrate.

ALL EVENTS
Format: 45 minute score event (see below for explanation). Mass start 1830, although late starters can be accommodated until 1845. Controls recorded using the MapRun App (see below) – easy to install on your phone!

Entries: pre-entries via Racesignup until 1700 on the night before (Mon) to guarantee a map. After this, entries will be available via Racesignup or on the evening, subject to map availability. Entries on the day: via Racesignup or bank transfer.

Event Fees: Individual events – Seniors: BOF members £4, non-members £5; Juniors: £1. Season tickets for all 6 events – Seniors: BOF members £20, non-members £25; Juniors: £5 (i.e. 6 events for the price of 5).

Results: posted here after the event and on the results page.

Post-event social: each event will have a designated pub or bar for a post-event drink (and/or meal if available) – a great way of getting to meet club members!

Safety: Runners must wear hi-vis vest, jacket or other top, and be aware that courses will be crossing roads, some may be busy. A head torch is essential, as is a smartphone, /Garmin or Apple watch for control recording. As the events are held on public roads, event insurance requires that under-16s may only take part if accompanied by an adult.

Score events: The aim of a score event is to score as many points as possible within the time limit. All events will have approximately 30 controls, each worth 20 points. You lose 10 points for every minute or part minute you are late back (best not to be!).

Using Maprun: The Maprun app enables GPS based orienteering without the need for physical controls. It’s fun! The app is available via the usual sources of apps for Android and Iphones. Go here to practise using it on one of the club’s permanently available score events, and for advice on how to use the app. Details for downloading courses for each event will be available in the ‘Next Event’ section above. Help will also be available on the night, or see enquiries below.

Enquiries: For any entries enquiries, contact Linda Kelly; for other enquiries, contact Quentin Harding.