BKO Summer evening maprun series
Jul - Sep
Entries are closed!
A series of 5 street orienteering events using GPS (Maprun). Running Thursday evenings every few weeks at locations across Berkshire.
Events use the free GPS app Maprun.
See British Orienteering Find your Way guide https://www.findyourwayvo.org.uk/how
Events run every 2 or 4 weeks on Thursday evening. Maprun will also be available after the event.
2nd July - Woosehill
16th July Thatcham
13th &18th August Great Hollands
27th August Maidenhead
10th September Caversham
Events use either ISSprOM (Sprint specification) or Openorienteering streetmaps.
Note that all events involve road crossings and competitors under 16 should be accompanied by someone over 16.
See British Orienteering Find your Way guide https://www.findyourwayvo.org.uk/how
Events run every 2 or 4 weeks on Thursday evening. Maprun will also be available after the event.
2nd July - Woosehill
16th July Thatcham
13th &18th August Great Hollands
27th August Maidenhead
10th September Caversham
Entries for Caversham now open
Events use either ISSprOM (Sprint specification) or Openorienteering streetmaps.
Note that all events involve road crossings and competitors under 16 should be accompanied by someone over 16.
Courses
Woosehill 2nd July
Short 2.6km
Under 16 competitors must be accompanied by an adult
2.1k straight line, 2.8k optimal distance
2.1k straight line, 2.8k optimal distance
2 entered
Medium 4.0km
Under 16 competitors must be accompanied by an adult
3.1k straight line 4k optimal distance
3.1k straight line 4k optimal distance
6 entered
Long 7.3km
Under 16 competitors must be accompanied by an adult
5.5k straight line, 7.3k optimal distance
5.5k straight line, 7.3k optimal distance
7 entered
Thatcham Thurs 16th July
Short
Under 16 competitors must be accompanied by an adult
0 entered
Medium
Under 16 competitors must be accompanied by an adult
6 entered
Long
Under 16 competitors must be accompanied by an adult
4 entered
Great Hollands Thurs 13th August
Short Novice 1.9km
0 entered
Short 2.2km
Under 16 competitors must be accompanied by an adult
6 entered
Medium 3.7km
Under 16 competitors must be accompanied by an adult
8 entered
Long 5.3km
Under 16 competitors must be accompanied by an adult
8 entered
Maidenhead Thurs 26 August
Maidenhead Short
1 entered
Maidenhead Medium
6 entered
Maidenhead Long
3 entered
Caversham Thurs 10th September
Caversham Short 2.3km 10m climb
5 of 6 entered
Caversham Medium 3.5km 30m climb
9 of 10 entered
Caversham Long 5.9km 60m climb
Full
Three courses are available with approximate lengths:
Long: 6 km
Medium: 4 km
Short: 2 km
Entry Fees
Adults £3.50 + £1 if not a member of British Orienteering.
Juniors (Under 21) and Full time students (any age) £2.50
Juniors (Under 21) and Full time students (any age) £2.50
Event Information
These events use GPS punching using the free maprun App. There will be no kites or markers placed on the course.
1. Ensure you have maprun installed on your phone . (You can do this on the night but will need a reasonably strong mobile signal). See https://www.goorienteering.org.uk/virtual-orienteering-courses for instructions to download an install maprun.
2. Download the course (via given link or navigate to folder UK>Berkshire>BKO Training 2026 within the app.)
3. On the evening collect the map and course PIN code from the organiser.
The organiser will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the event. Please contact events@bko.org.uk
Water: Please bring water to stay hydrated after running.
Conduct:
You must adhere to the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct
Please note that smoking or vaping is not allowed at the event.
Personal Responsibility:
Competitors are responsible for their own personal safety and for assessing their own abilities to complete the course.
Use of personal data:
The personal data you give at Registration will be used by the event organisers and their agents for the purpose of processing and publishing entries and results, conducting safety checks and as required by our insurers to validate our cover. Your information will be managed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
1. Ensure you have maprun installed on your phone . (You can do this on the night but will need a reasonably strong mobile signal). See https://www.goorienteering.org.uk/virtual-orienteering-courses for instructions to download an install maprun.
2. Download the course (via given link or navigate to folder UK>Berkshire>BKO Training 2026 within the app.)
3. On the evening collect the map and course PIN code from the organiser.
The organiser will be happy to answer any questions you might have about the event. Please contact events@bko.org.uk
Water: Please bring water to stay hydrated after running.
Conduct:
You must adhere to the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct
Please note that smoking or vaping is not allowed at the event.
Personal Responsibility:
Competitors are responsible for their own personal safety and for assessing their own abilities to complete the course.
Use of personal data:
The personal data you give at Registration will be used by the event organisers and their agents for the purpose of processing and publishing entries and results, conducting safety checks and as required by our insurers to validate our cover. Your information will be managed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
