MaprunPlus: Thorp Arch, Sat 14th Mar

An extended daytime version of the popular Maprun evening events, with a range of courses to suit all abilities and experience, taking part individually, in pairs or groups! The event uses the Maprun App, the latest version of which can be downloaded for free from all main stores (see below). This event is being held in conjunction with North Yorkshire Mountain Bike Orienteering’s winter series event. For further information go to their website at nymbo.org.

Event Specific Details
Venue: Thorp Arch trading estate
Location: The Great British Diner, LS23 7FE
Times: 0915-1015 registration open. 0930-1030 starts.
Food and Drink: the cafe is open 0800-1430
Organiser David Day.
Entries:

Entries: British Orienteering members £5, non-members £7. Each entry represents one phone and receives one map. Pairs or group can run together using that phone/map, or enter separately if wanting to use more.
Enquiries: contact the Entries Secretary, Linda Kelly, at entries@claro-orienteering.org.uk

MaprunPlus series details
Format: A choice of 3 score courses: 60 mins, 90 mins, 120 mins. You visit as many controls as you can in the time allowed, scoring points for each control visited.
Scoring: 20 points per control, but you lose 10pts for every minute or part minute late back, so don’t be late!
Under-16s: all under-16s (on the day of the event) must be partnered on the course by at least one adult.
Map: A3 or A4 waterproof paper. Maps are usually based on either OpenStreet mapping or OS maps enlarged to 1:10000 or 15000.
Terrain: Mainly footpaths, bridleways, some pavements and roads, all with a mix of grassy and hard surfaces. Any significant variations will be included in the specific details above.
The Maprun App: These events use the MapRun app for phones and Garmin watches to record your route and the controls you visit. You will need to have the Maprun version 7 or later loaded on your phone in order to take part. It can be downloaded via the usual sites, with help (and download links) available at https://maprunners.weebly.com/
Help: with any aspect (including the app) available at the event! Pre-event enquiries see event details.
Claro event Ts and Cs: HERE You will need to confirm when entering that you have read and understood these.