Winter26 Evening Maprun 4: Starbeck 25th Feb
One of a series of six fun 45 minute ‘score’ events on WEDNESDAY (not Tuesday) evenings, with social afterwards (usually a pub).
Event specific details
Following the success of the 60 minute course last time out the longer option will be available again. Scoring reverts to the standard system (see series details below).
Venue: Woodlands Pub, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7AB. Please only use the (small) car park if you are staying for a drink or food afterwards. Otherwise, neighbouring streets, with consideration please!
Location: Close to the pub.
MapRun event: map name – TBA
Post event social: Woodlands Pub. If you want to eat, please order at the pub on Wednesday before your run. Menus are there! Pub can’t cope with a load of orders after your run! The pub is also allowing us to store bags during the event. There is a free quiz starting at 9pm – we have been invited to enter if we like.
Organiser: Kevin Francis
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.
Fees: Seniors: BOF members £4, non-members £5; Juniors: £1.
Winter26 series details
Events in this series:
| Date | Venue | Organiser |
| 14 Jan | Knaresborough | Maurice Kelly |
| 28 Jan | Harrogate Souith | Edwyn Oliver-Evans |
| 11 Feb | Harrogate Central | Tim Evans |
| 25 Feb | Starbeck | Kevin Francis |
| 11 Mar | Boston Spa | Nick Lankester |
| 25 Mar | Bilton | Mark David |
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.
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; for other enquiries, contact Quentin Harding.