Evening Street Orienteering using maprun
Suitable for beginners as well as experienced orienteers. You have a choice of 3 courses using the maprun gps app. There are no markers on the ground, use your phone to register checkpoints in the fastest time. (Alternatively a GPS trace (from a watch or phone) can be used if you do not have the app)
We will supply the map for your course and a pin code to unlock the course on the phone.
The map for this event will be a streetmap using Openorienteering map.
- Entries: https://racesignup.co.uk/BKO-Summer-Evening-Maprun-Series
- Where : Bradley Moore Square, Thatcham (Coop) RG18 4QH or what 3 words ///windmills.lies.alien
- Starts 18.30 - 19.15
- 3 courses - optimal distance
Short 2.9km
Medium 4.8km
Long 7.5km
- What to bring :
Road Running shoes and shorts are fine as the courses are mainly on roads, tarmac paths and parks.
Mobile phone or Garmin/apple watch with maprun loaded. Maprun is available from Apple store or Google play, , see installation guide here https://www.findyourwayvo.org.uk/how
Arm holder/Sturdy pocket for phone if used.
Remember to hydrate before you arrive and bring plenty of water,
- NOTE:
- As the courses cross public roads, Under 16s should be accompanied by an adault.
- With the very high temperatures we are having, there is a possibility of cancellation if we think it is unsafe. Do check back for cancellations.
Event Level:
Level D
