2023 Spring/Summer League 04 - NW Winchester

The fourth event in the 2023 Spring/Summer SOC MapRun League.

The event will be available in the app from Friday 26th May 2023. For your run to count in the League, you must submit your results by the end of Thursday 8th June 2023. After that, you can still have a go at the course but it won't count for the League. 

UK > Southampton > SpringSummer League 2023 > NW Winchester PXAS ScoreN45

Location: Starting from outside The Fulflood Arms, 28 Cheriton Rd, Fulflood, Winchester SO22 5EF:  What3Words: topping.remarks.dummy. Finish is within 100m of the pub. Parking is on nearby streets - mostly by permit but free after 6pm

Format: 45 minutes, 30 controls. Points are 10, 20, or 30 per control: 10 points for 1 - 10, 20 points for 11 to 20, and 30 points for 21 to 30, for a maximum of 600 points. There is a penalty of 10 points per minute late back or part thereof.

MapRun app: Use the MapRun6 or MapRun V7+ app. Do not use the original MapRun app as it does not understand the score format.  See the MapRun website for guidance on configuring your phone. Use this link on your phone to access the event.

Map: The map is a 1:7500 OpenOrienteeringMap. It is the ‘pseudo’ map and the PDF can be downloaded below.

Terrain: The course is mostly around residential areas and all on paths. The area to the west of the main railway line is deceptively hilly. The area to the east of the railway line comprises historic Winchester.

Safety: There are several road crossings, most of the residential roads are relatively quiet. Some control sites will require you to cross the main Romsey Road (by the hospital) and also St Cross Road leading into the city. These can be busy, especially during rush hour. In most cases you can run along one side of the road whilst waiting for a gap in the traffic, where possible use the crossing islands. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. Fences are not to be climbed, whether marked on the map or not – this also includes squeezing though holes in fences!

Social: Thursday 8th June 2023 from 7.30pm at The Fulflood Arms within 100m of the finish.