Braidburn Valley Local Event
Saturday 3rd October
Entries are closed!
Initial advance entries close at midnight on Monday 28th September. Limited further advance entries with waterproof maps will be available until midnight on Thursday 1st October. There will be entry on the day (EOD) subject to map availability (we'll definitely have some though they may not be waterproof).
Entry on the Day (EOD) will be accepted at the event subject to maps being available - payment by card or cash (or bank transfer after). You are encouraged to pre-enter to guarantee a map.
Full details are on the event webpage. Please read these before you enter and again before the day to check for updates, in case the weather has affected the event. Start times are not allocated - please just turn up at the start any time between 1:30 and 3:00pm.
Please note that as of 1/1/26 participants who are not members of either British Orienteering or Scottish Orienteering are not now covered by their respective public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if non-members were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered. Joining is easy either HERE (British Orienteering) or HERE (Scottish Orienteering).
Please note that as of 1/1/26 participants who are not members of either British Orienteering or Scottish Orienteering are not now covered by their respective public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if non-members were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered. Joining is easy either HERE (British Orienteering) or HERE (Scottish Orienteering).
Courses
White (easiest) 1.5km
Technically easy with most controls on paths. Where paths don’t exist, a taped route may be necessary. Designed for 6-10-year-olds and family groups. Straight-line distance; suitable for unaccompanied Under-16s.
5 of 7 entered
Yellow 1.9km
Uses linear features like paths, walls, and streams. Designed for under 12s and family groups. Straight-line distance; suitable for unaccompanied Under-16s.
12 of 18 entered
Orange 2.6km
Involves basic use of the compass and route choice. Ideal for competent youngsters or novice adults. Straight-line distance; suitable for unaccompanied Under-16s.
22 of 28 entered
Red 4.9km
Involves basic use of the compass and route choice. Ideal for novice adults who would like a longer run with simpler navigation. Straight line distance;
Course crosses several roads so not suitable for unaccompanied Under-16s.
Course crosses several roads so not suitable for unaccompanied Under-16s.
3 of 6 entered
Light Green (hardest) 4.2km
Uses simple contour and point features. Ideal for improvers as the navigational difficulty begins to increase. Straight line distance;
Course crosses several roads so is not suitable for unaccompanied Under-16s.
Course crosses several roads so is not suitable for unaccompanied Under-16s.
34 of 35 entered
White, yellow and orange courses are suitable for unaccompanied Under-16s. The longer courses (red and light green) venture outside the park and cross local roads, so under-16s need to be shadowed / accompanied.
All distances are straight-line distance so you should expect to run up to 25% further on the ground.
Entry Fees
Senior: £6.00/£8.00
Junior/Student: £3.00/£4.00
Juniors are under 26 on 31st December.Young adults under 26 pay junior rates, as do Students if they tick the 'Are you a Student?' box on the entry form.
Pairs / Groups / Families running together should make a single entry. Enter the name of your lead navigator then add the additional names in the box below. There is a final box for your group / family name that will be displayed on the results (otherwise it will be the lead navigator's name). You get one map with your entry, and can request up to 4 additional maps (towards bottom of form) at £1 each.
Timing Device (Dibber) Hire - SI dibbers are available to hire free of charge but there is a £30 charge if lost.
Shadowing - if you are following ('shadowing') another runner but not competing, you can order an extra map (£1 per map).
Full details are on the event webpage
Junior/Student: £3.00/£4.00
Juniors are under 26 on 31st December.Young adults under 26 pay junior rates, as do Students if they tick the 'Are you a Student?' box on the entry form.
Pairs / Groups / Families running together should make a single entry. Enter the name of your lead navigator then add the additional names in the box below. There is a final box for your group / family name that will be displayed on the results (otherwise it will be the lead navigator's name). You get one map with your entry, and can request up to 4 additional maps (towards bottom of form) at £1 each.
Timing Device (Dibber) Hire - SI dibbers are available to hire free of charge but there is a £30 charge if lost.
Shadowing - if you are following ('shadowing') another runner but not competing, you can order an extra map (£1 per map).
Full details are on the event webpage
