Winter26 Evening Maprun 1

One of a series of six fun 45 minute ‘score’ events on WEDNESDAY (not Tuesday) evenings, with social afterwards (usually a pub). Tinsel Town 26: Watching the blockbuster film pre-event is not mandatory, but this is an opportunity to visit some of the iconic film locations such as , The Bowling Green at Knaresborough Castle, Gallon Steps, Green Dragon Yard, Kirkgate, Waterside, Knaresborough House, etc, etc.

Event specific details
Venue: Knaresborough
Location: Market Cross
Grid Reference: SE350570 Postcode: HG5 8AG w3w: dinosaur.heightens.fits
MapRun event: Tinsel Town26
Post event social: So Bar, HG5 8AJ. Bags can be left prerun. Menus available: main, vegan, gluten free
Organiser: Maurice Kelly

Winter26 series – standard details
Main page here.

Entries:

Enter up to 1700 on the night before (Tuesday) to guarantee a map. After this, entries will continue to be available via Racesignup or on the evening, but subject to map availability. Entries on the night: via Racesignup or bank transfer only, no cash. Standard Claro Event Ts&Cs apply.

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

Format: 45 minute score event as usual, but a slightly different scoring system: controls 1-10: 10pts, controls 11-20: 20pts, controls 21-30: 30pts. Late back penalty as normal: 10pts per minute or part of minute over 45 mins. There may also be discretionary bonus points for any competitor sporting ‘excessive’ tinsel!

Times: Pre-event briefing 1820, mass start at 1830. Late starters can be accommodated until 1845. If raining, briefing will be in So Bar.

Travel: Bus and railway stations within 1-5mins, Parking in in nearby carparks, all free after 1800.

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.

Using Maprun: You will need Maprun version 7.5.7 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; for other enquiries, contact Quentin Harding.