Exchange and West EndWed 21 Jun
Sprintelope
Local level event
Explanation of event levels
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships. Virtual events are where there are no physical controls being used. Your presence at a control is registered using an App on your mobile phone, normally the free MapRun App.
Terrain type: Urban
Results
Results are here.
Overview
These are small, very informal events in Edinburgh and surrounding area. Although all are welcome these events are aimed at people who are already familiar with orienteering and orienteering events, especially urban events. No frills at all, including no waterproof maps or control kites.
Sprintelope
These are small, very informal events in Edinburgh and surrounding area. Although all are welcome these events are aimed at people who are already familiar with orienteering and orienteering events, especially urban events. No frills at all, including no waterproof maps or control kites.
Pre-event Information
Location Info
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Near: Edinburgh Lat,Lng: 55.93977,-3.21582 Postcode: EH11 1JQ
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Directions / Parking
Meeting point is Fountainbridge Green which is close to the west end of city centre so the best option is bus, bike or walking if you possibly can. Parking might be possible on Gibson Terrace which is adjacent to the start and should be unrestricted after 17.30. However, these fill up quickly as people return from work. Parking in other nearby streets should be possible but please check times for parking charges and times. The area is generally busy so parking close by may be quite difficult.
Possibly the next best option would be the (charged) underground car park at Fountain Park, which is about 300 metres away.
Course Information
There will be a long (approx 5km) and a short (approx 3km) option although these are most likely to be straight line distances so expect to run further than that.
Because of the road crossings ALL under 16s must be accompanied at all times by an adult when running. Due to the informality of the event the adult can also be competitive (see Entries section).
Entry Details
Pre-Entry strongly advised: Entries open on RaceSignUp at 10am on Wednesday 14th June and close at 8pm on Tuesday 20th June. Note that a specific link to this event will be added closer to the event.
We'll print some extra maps so if you miss this deadline send us an email 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 or bank transfer.
Remember all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. 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
Registration and Start times
Registration and Start location are on Fountainbridge Green and are likely to be close to, or within sight, of each other.
Registration will open shortly before the first start time at 6.30pm. Pre-entered competitors can head straight to the start.
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.
Contacts / Officials
Enquiries by EMAIL