Manchester in May Orienteering Weekend

On Friday there will be a MetrO MapRun evening event involving a short trip on the Manchester MetroLink tram network to the start point{s}. These long and short courses will use the MapRun App on your smartphone or the MapRunG app on to your watch, to run standard linear courses finishing at a pub close to your departure tramstop near Wythenshawe Park. Basic food will be available at the pub.

Saturday will be a middle distance urban event in Manchester City East, based in Ancoats / New Islington with a new map extension into Miles Platting. Expect canals, industial heritage, urban parks, ginnels, snickets and fast running with negligible climb. In addition two score courses (30 min & 45 min) and an accessible course will be available.

Sunday will be a long distance UKUL urban event in Manchester City South based in the newly mapped University of Manchester main campus. Expect route choice, negligible climb and an amazing mix of old and new urban environments. In addition two score courses (60 min & 75 min) and an accessible course will be available.

On the bank holiday Monday, at Wythenshawe Park, we will offer a "May day 'O' Fest in the park". One entry fee will cover any or all of the available courses:

• White
• Yellow
• 2-part Score - 30min for each part. Part 1 easy/paths and part 2 medium (up to orange/light green standard)
• 2-part Sprint - each part approx 3km optimum distance.
• Accessible Courses - White Course and Part 1 score will be accessible