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Sprint Rawtenstall Local level

Whitaker Park - Double Sprint

Date
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Dogs
On lead only
BOF event no.
87935 ↗
Venue
Event centre – Rossendale Bike Hub, in the ski slope car park., BB4 8RR

Pre-event info

Join PFO for two races around Rawtenstall for the price of one! The event combines the beautifully manicured surroundings of Whitaker Park with the streets, ginnels and urban features of the town centre, offering competitors a varied and enjoyable night of orienteering.

The double sprint format features two distinct courses, each with its own character. One will make the most of the intricate path network, open spaces and subtle route choices within Whitaker Park, while the other will send you exploring the streets of Rawtenstall, where quick thinking and sharp navigation will be rewarded. Together they provide a great mix of parkland and urban sprint orienteering.

As darkness falls, familiar places take on a different feel, adding an extra layer of excitement to the challenge. With instant results and a great event base waiting for you, it’s a great excuse to get outside on an Autumn night.

Competitors will take part in both races, with the overall results determined by the combined finish times from both courses.

Suitable for all experience levels, this is a fantastic opportunity to experience urban orienteering after dark in one of Rossendale's most attractive settings.

Two races. One evening. Countless route choices. One combined result

We look forward to seeing you in Rawtenstall for another PFO urban adventure.

Provisional course details.

Course:Length:Climb:Controls:
Sprint ‘A’tbctbctbc
Sprint ‘B’tbctbctbc
Yellowtbctbctbc

Registration and start times

Sprint Course:

You will be randomly allocated course A or course B maps. On finishing, you will need to go to download to register your first run and your map will be quarantined until after your second sprint run

Starts 6:00pm-7:15pm, you must have started your second course by 7:15pm

Courses close at 8:00pm

Yellow Course:
The Yellow course stays entirely in the park, and is therefore suitable for Under 16’s to tackle alone. Under 16’s are welcome on the Double Sprint courses but must be accompanied by an adult.

Shadowing: Sprint runners must not shadow yellow course competitors until after completing both parts of their sprint course, they will be able to start their second run straight after their first if required.

Sunset is at 18:31, so a headtorch will be needed for the event at some point

Directions and parking

**Parking:**At The Hill (Ski Slope), Haslingden Old Rd, Rawtenstall, BB4 8RR

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Start and finish are close to each other 200m into the park. The route will be taped.

Registration/Download: in the bike hub.

Entry details

Registration: ALL entries must be made through SIEntries. There will be no EOD.

When entering please choose a start block (15 minute window).

Entries will close on at noon on Wednesday 7th October but entries made on or after 5th October will be subject to map availability and will be at a higher price.

Dibber hire: If you do not possess a dibber (SI-card) you must book and pay £1 when entering on-line.
Your hired dibber can only be picked up at the Event Centre.
[Note: £40 charge if dibber is lost or broken during the hire period.]

Entry fees for BOF-members:

Senior (26+) Young Adult (21-25) Junior (U21)
Up to 04/10/2026 £7.00 £5.00 £3.00
From 05/10/2026 £9.00 £6.00 £4.00

Entry fees for non-members:

Senior (26+) Young Adult (21-25) Junior (U21)
Up to 04/10/2026 £8.00 £5.50 £3.00
From 05/10/2026 £10.00 £6.50 £4.00

Facilities

TBC

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.