Events

Autumn Evenings series: starts 23 Sep

A fortnightly series of 6 Wednesday evening events using the Maprun App for phones and Garmin/Apple watches.

DateVenueOrganiser
23 SepRipon SouthDavid Day
07 OctHarrogate*Mark David
21 OctWetherbyDavid Harrington
04 NovLinton & CollinghamNick Lankester
18 NovHarrogate NEKevin Francis
02 DecHarrogate**Richard Kirk
* followed by AGM; ** followed by Christmas dinner

GOLDEN TICKET:
Sign up to Claro Autumn Evening Street Series - Golden Ticket
Available until Sep 23. Gives entry to all 6 events for the price of 5. For details follow the link, or see info below.

NEXT EVENT
Entries (current event only):
Sign up to Claro Autumn Evening Street Series - Event 1 - RiponSE
For entry details follow the link, or see info below.
Venue: Ripon South
Location: South Lodge Pub, Harrogate Road, Ripon. HG4 1ST. What3Words: ulterior.circulate.sheet. GR:SE31070. Large car park here. 36 bus stops outside.
MapRun event: link: to come. .
Post event social: South Lodge Pub, Harrogate Road, Ripon. HG4 1ST. Food details to follow. Pub kitchen will stay open till 7.30pm to accommodate us.
Other notes: The Ripon Urban map will be used. Some controls will be in Hell Wath nature reserve. Normal road shoes will be fine
Organiser: David Day

ALL EVENTS
Format: 45 minute score event. All events 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!). Controls are recorded using the Maprun app – easy to install on your phone (see below)! If you do not have a smartphone, alternative arrangements can be made (contact enquiries below).
Times: Pre-event briefing 1820, mass start at 1830. Late starters can be accommodated until 1845.
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 (with or without Garmin/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. *May not be needed for Event 1 (competitors’ risk)!
Entry details: pre-entries via Racesignup until 1700 on the previous Sunday to guarantee a map. After this, entries will be available via Racesignup or on the evening, subject to map availability. Entries on the evening via Racesignup or bank transfer, no cash.
Event Fees: Individual events – Seniors: BOF members £3, non-members  £4; Juniors: £1. Season tickets for all 6 events – Seniors: BOF members £15, non-members £20; Juniors: £5 (i.e. 6 events for the price of 5).
Results: posted here after the event. When entering our events your name may appear in the results section of this website or in newspaper reports.
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!
Using Maprun: You will need Maprun version 7.9.0 or later. It can be used with a smartphone alone, or in conjunction with most Garmin and Apple watches. The app enables GPS based orienteering without the need for physical controls. It’s fun! It is available via the usual sources for Android and Iphones apps. 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 of which event to download will be made available before the event at the top of this page. Help will also be available on the night, or see enquiries below.
Enquiries: For any entries enquiries, contact Linda Kelly.