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Kelham Island Race

When:
Tuesday 12 March 2024
Where:
The Fat Cat - Sheffield
Category:
Local
Results:
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Splits Analysis:
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Details

Come and experience the challenge of night orienteering around the streets of Kelham Island. With a choice of 3 different courses, this race caters to experienced orienteers, runners and newcomers alike and is part of Sheffield's month long Festival of the Outdoors.

Night Orienteer

Location & Parking

Based at the Fat Cat, Alma St, Kelham Island. Postcode S3 8SA. Registration and start in the garden room of the Fat Cat. 

Parking - in the Fat Cat car park or surrounding streets

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Map

Standard ISSOM urban orienteering map, 1:4000

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Courses

Courses on offer will be Long (8km) Medium (6km) and Short (2.5km). Distances are optimum route.

The long course is not suitable for beginners. Under 16s can not run long or medium unless accompanied by an adult due to multiple road crossings. The short course crosses minor roads. Those aged 13 - 15 can run the short course unaccompanied but must wear reflective clothing, a headtorch and take extreme care crossing roads. Under 13s must be accompanied by an adult.

Timings

Starts from 6.30-7.30. Courses close 8.30pm

Cost

£6 adults (£5 members), £3 juniors / students. Dibber hire free. If you go round as a pair you just pay for 1 entry.

Register in advance

Please enter in advance via the SYO Entry System. Entries open on Sunday 3rd March and close on Sunday 10th March.

Assembly, Start & Finish

Assembly is in the garden of the Fat Cat. Start for the medium & long is 750m walk from the Fat Cat. The start for the short course and the finish are in the car park adjacent to the Fat Cat.

Additional Safety Info

Please take care crossing roads. Juniors welcome but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult on Long or Medium course. You must wear reflective clothing and carry a headlight!

Post event social

Join us for beer and / or food in the Fat Cat post race. There will be veg soup and a cold buffet at £8 per person. Food will need to be pre-ordered via the entry system by Sunday 10th March. Please indicate if veggie / vegan or any other dietary requirements.

Event Officials

Planner & Organiser - Tim Tett. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

Safety & risk

A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event. If a competitor has a pre-existing medical condition that they think should be declared, please complete a medical form at enquiries. The sealed envelope will only be opened in an emergency.

Photography

SYO has an agreed policy on the taking of photographs at events, based on national guidance. This provides a sensible balance between the benefits and risks associated with the taking and use of images. If you are unsure about acceptable practice, please speak to the event organiser. Read our photography policy.

Privacy

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Venue

23 Alma Street, S3 8SA

A fine pub with a great range of beer is a good starting point for an urban event which can range up to Walkley, down to the canal or into the City Centre.

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