AlnwickhillWed 29 Apr

Start location is close to 51 Howden Hall Drive, EH16 6UP . What3words  ///folds.posed.people

Parking is free on roads around in the estate  Please use public transport if possible

Public Transport: Buses 7, 37 and 47 to Mortonhall Crematorium and 5 mins walk from there.

By Bike: A variety of quiet cycle route maps throughout the city are available on the Edinburgh City Council Quiet Routes web pages.

It will be possible to lock your bike close by Registration while you run.

Sprint style map probably at 1:4000. Please refresh your understanding of the Sprint mapping symbol set - Sprint (ISSprOM 20-19-2) - here and in particular the symbols indicating out of bounds areas (olive green), impassable features which must not be crossed and artificial barriers.

Those new to Urban orienteering can see examples of sprint maps (showing artificial barriers as thick purple lines) that were used in February this year for EUOCs Big Weekend at South Queensferry (event called Saturday WRE) and Bughtlin (event called Sunday Sprint/Urban) on Routegadget he

Planners' Notes

• Courses have a map flip and use barriers (on map but not on the ground). Courses use a small area so could encounter runners (and other users of the area) coming from other direction so be careful on blind corners
• The terrain is a mixture of roads, paths and grassy areas - slightly grippy shoes recommended as could be a little muddy and lots of twists and turns
• Maps will be printed at A4 on normal, non-waterproof paper, so if wet bring a poly pocket or map bag.

• There will be lots of people in the same area and there are some narrow paths so please be careful watching out for people running in the opposite direction to you.
• Please avoid running close to local residents homes.
• You must report to Download even if you do not complete your course, so we know you are back safely, and we don’t have to mount a search for you. Courses will close at 8.30pm.
• The area may be busy with the general public, including dog walkers, runners and bikers. Please respect their right to be there at the same time as you are orienteering.
• Please give any dog walkers you encounter extra space ie don’t run too close, especially if their dog/dogs are off lead

Courses

Distances are given for the optimal route (not straight line)

• Long course - 5.5k
• Short course - 3.7k
• Junior course options - 1.3k or 2k

Long and short courses cross multiple roads within the estate - usually very quiet but obviously be careful.  All Under16s must be accompanied

Junior courses use pavements alongside the road - make sure to tell juniors to stick to the pavements and not cut corners across the parking areas. There is one road crossing from the start/back to the finish which will be manned 

Courses have a map flip and use barriers (on map but not on the ground). Courses use a small area so could encounter runners (and other users of the area) coming from other direction so be careful on blind corners

Read more about Course lengths and Difficulty here

Pre-Entry strongly advised: Entries will be open on RaceSignUp at 10am on Wednesday 22nd April and close at 8pm on Tuesday 28th April

NB. This is a low-key event, beginners and those not used to Urban orienteering should indicate that on the entry form so we can allocate any entered ESOC runners to provide some advice on the map symbols and key safety points.

If you miss the deadline, send an email to email hidden; JavaScript is required to ask about a late entry. Entry on the evening of the event may still be possible but this is subject to spare maps being available, payment by CASH ONLY, please bring the exact change if possible

Remember all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult on the Long and Short courses. Either enter separately but run together or order an extra shadowers map for £1 if only the Junior is entered.

Fees: Senior £4, Junior (under 21)/Student £2. Shadowers map £1

Si dibbers are free to hire (via the entry form) but there is £30 charge if lost

Registration will be open shortly before the first start time at 6.30pm. Pre-entered competitors with their own dibbers can head straight to the start which will be close by.

START PERIOD: 6.30pm - 7.30pm.

COURSE CLOSURE: Courses will close at 8.30pm. If you are unsure about how long you will take to go around your course please come and start early.

FINISH AND DOWNLOAD will be close to Registration. It is essential to report to DOWNLOAD as a safety check that all competitors have returned.

• There are no toilets available but there are numerous options for calling in at a supermarket or shopping centre on your way to the event.
• There is a Toby Carvery adjacent (41 Howden Hall Road EH16 6PG) for a post race social
• A first aid kit will be available at Registration