Burnley East - ScoreWed 15 October, 2025
Local level event
Explanation of Event levels
- Training events are non competitive events used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport.
- Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Most clubs run some 'mini series' throughout the year as local mid week events.
- Regional events attract participants from around the local Region.
- National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away,
- Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships or the annual JK competition.
Results
Report
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This is a mid week Night Urban Score event, with a mass start, in the Pike Hill area of Burnley.
All participants are encouraged to wear high viz clothing and should have a torch and/or head/chest torch. In case of light failure, backup lighting is advised.
For age rules concerning junior participation, see 'Entry Details' below.
Location Info
Near: Burnley Lat,Lng: 53.78516,-2.21649
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Directions / Parking
Event centre: Thornton Arms, 22 Brownside Road, Burnley. BB10 3JS
W3W: ///total.alert.locals
Parking: Pub car park plus plenty of street parking in the area.
Map / Terrain
Typical urban housing estates with many paths, cut-throughs and route choice.
Registration and Start times
Briefing at Event Centre 18:45.
Mass Start time 19:00.
Course close at 20:00.
Course Information
Courses: One course with 20 controls, max score 200 pts, time limit 45 minutes, penalties for late finishers.
Start & Finish: Close to registration / assembly.
Plenty of cut-throughs and short-cuts to be found
Entry Details
On-line pre-entry only via SIEntries. No EOD.
Standard pricing will apply up to midnight Sunday 12 October. Entry will remain open after this, subject to map availability, until noon Wednesday 15th October, with a late entry surcharge of £2.00 Adults / £1.00 Young Adults & Juniors.
Entry fees for BOF-members:
| Senior (26+) | Young Adult (21-25) | Junior (U21) | |
| Up to 12/10/2025 | £7.00 | £5.00 | £3.00 |
| From 13/10/2025 | £9.00 | £6.00 | £4.00 |
Entry fees for non-members:
| Senior (26+) | Young Adult (21-25) | Junior (U21) | |
| Up to 09/04/2025 | £8.00 | £5.50 | £3.00 |
| From 10/04/2025 | £10.00 | £6.50 | £4.00 |
Pair (+£2.00) and Trio (+£3.00) options available for those who prefer to go round together.
Rules concerning junior entries:
Age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult (as a pair or trio).
Age 16 & 17 may run as a pair, or be accompanied by an adult (as a pair or trio).
Age 18+ may run as an individual.
Dibber hire £1.00 (£40 if lost/broken). Hired dibbers must be collected from Download at the Event Centre before heading to the Start.
Dog restrictions
Taking dogs on urban courses is not recommended due to the traffic hazard.
Facilities
The event centre, at Thornton Arms, serves typical pub fare and refreshments. Please note, service ends officially at 20:00, so please order food before your run.
Miscellaneous
General enquiries:
BOF event number 86913
Contacts / Officials
Planner: Kay Hawke & Emma Taylor PFO.
Organiser: Kay Hawke & Emma Taylor PFO.