Map and terrain
A newly mapped area by Alasdair Pedley, with a testing urban mix of intricate social housing estates, linked purpose built estates, park land and adjoining features. This will offer great route choice, and you can expect some short sprint style sections across the length of your course.
Course information
You may run any course competitively by selecting the appropriate Age Class, but to count in the NW Urban League you must run the correct course for your age group or a higher one.
Competitors can ‘Run Down’ a course by entering the relevant ‘Open’ course, but again would not be eligible for NWUL points.
Course lengths quoted for optimal route, subject to final controlling. Full range of NWUL course will be available.
The courses have NWUL age categories assigned. You are welcome to enter any course, but you may not be eligible for the NWUL if you “run down” by entering a shorter course than that assigned.
If you would prefer to run a shorter course, you should select “Other course n” on SI Entries . If you wish to “run up” on a longer course for which you are competitive then just enter that course.
| Course | Age Classes | Length | Climb | Map Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MO (M18, M20, M21, M35) | 11km | TBC | TBC |
| 2 | WO (W18, W20, W21, W35), MV (M40+) | 9.5km | TBC | TBC |
| 3 | WV (W40+), MSV (M55+) | 8.5km | TBC | TBC |
| 4 | WSV (W55+), MUV (M65+) | 7km | TBC | TBC |
| 5 | WUV (W65+), MHV (M75+) | 5.5km | TBC | TBC |
| 6 | WHV (W75+) | 4.5km | TBC | TBC |
| 7 | MJ, WJ (M/W14-16) | 3.5km | TBC | TBC |
| 8 | YMJ and YWJ (M/W12-) | 2km | TBC | TBC |
Under 16s are only allowed to run courses 7 and 8 unaccompanied; these do not cross any roads with notable traffic. Under 16s must be shadowed on other courses. Any adult shadowing must run their own course first.
Course 8 (Young Juniors) will stay wholly within Queens Park.
Registration and start times
Starts: In Queens Park - 500m from event centre / parking. Juniors will be restricted to courses 7 & 8.
Start Times: 10:30 - 12:00
Courses close: 13:30.
Please ALWAYS report to the Finish/Download whether you complete your course or not, so that we can ensure you are safely back.
Car keys can be left at Download, especially for those competitors travelling alone, as an additional safety check.
Directions and parking
Parking: At Blackburn Central High School
Start – 500m walk taped, minimal climb. The walk to the start crosses a couple of quiet roads, please accompany juniors.
Finish: Finish near start.
Public Transport: buses from Blackburn.
Entry details
Pre-entry only via [SiEntries] Lowest price entries close at noon on Wednesday 28th October.
Pricing for BOF Members:
| Adult (26+) | Young Adult (21-25) | Junior (20-) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to Wednesday 28th October | £9.00 | £6.50 | £4.00 |
| From Thursday 29th October | £11.00 | £7.50 | £5.00 |
Pricing for non-BOF Members:
| Adult (26+) | Young Adult (21-25) | Junior (20-) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to Wednesday 28th October | £11.00 | £8.00 | £5.00 |
| From Thursday 29th October | £13.00 | £9.00 | £6.00 |
Dibber hire £1.00. £40 if lost.
Entries close Friday 30th October at 12pm (midday).
Facilities
Toilets in the event centre in Blackburn Central High School
Pre-existing medical conditions: What you should do.
Insurance: From 1st January 2026, participants who are not members of British Orienteering will no longer be covered by British Orienteering's public liability insurance. By entering any event from 1st January 2026, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered. British Orienteering's public liability insurance used to cover non-members at events before this date.