Map and terrain
This event uses a brand new area, mapped by Eddie Speak in 2024. Expect multiple route choice options, beautiful parks, cut throughs and decision points throughout the courses on offer.
This is an Urban event. It is part of the Salford Quays City Race Euro Tour Weekend, with the CRET event taking place around Salford Quays the following day (Sunday 08/09/24).
It is also Event 5 of the NWUL 2024.
Course information
You may run any course competitively by selecting the appropriate Age Class, but to count in the NW Urban League you must run the correct course for your age group or a higher one.
Competitors can ‘Run Down’ a course by entering the relevant ‘Open’ course, but again would not be eligible for NWUL points.
Course lengths quoted for optimal route, subject to final controlling.
| Course | Age Classes | Length | Climb | Map Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Men’s Open (M18, M20, M21, M35) | 7.9km | 110m | 22 Controls, A3 1:4000 map |
| 2 | Women’s Open (W18, W20, W21, W35), Men’s Vets (M40+) | 6.5km | 85m | 19 Controls, A3 1:4000 map |
| 3 | Women’s Vets (W40+), Men’s Supervets (M55+) | 4.9km | 80m | 16 Controls, A3 1:4000 map |
| 4 | Women’s Supervets (W55+), Men’s Ultravets (M65+) | 4.2km | 50m | 15 Controls, A3 1:4000 map |
| 5 | Women’s Ultravets (W65+), Women’s Hypervets (W75+), Men’s Hypervets (M75+) | 3.3km | 45m | 14 Controls, A3 1:3000 map |
| 6 | Junior Men and Junior Women (M/W14-16) | 4.0km | 45m | 25 Controls, A3 1:3000 map |
| 7 | Young Junior Men and Young Junior Women (M/W12-) | 1.9km | 20m | 17 Controls, A4 1:3000 map |
Under 16s are only allowed to run courses 6 and 7 unaccompanied; these do not cross any roads with notable traffic. Under 16s must be shadowed on other courses. Any adult shadowing must run their own course first.
Course 6 contains a marshalled road crossing. Please ensure your child understands this.
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Insurance: From 1st January 2026, participants who are not members of British Orienteering will no longer be covered by British Orienteering's public liability insurance. By entering any event from 1st January 2026, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered. British Orienteering's public liability insurance used to cover non-members at events before this date.