TodmordenSat 11 April, 2026

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.

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Last updated: Wed 15 April, 2026

Pre Event Info

Double Sprint based around Centre Vale Park

This is a local event.

In the double sprint format there are 2 sprint courses. You run both courses and your final time is the sum of the two course times. Sprint courses are shorter courses with some controls close together to get you thinking on your feet even faster than usual!

There will also be a yellow course, or it is possible to run just 1 leg of the sprint to get a time for that leg but no overall result.

Location Info

Near: Todmorden
Lat,Lng: 53.71892,-2.10554

Open an interactive map in:
GoogleMap - Streetmap (OS 50k)
OpenStreetMap - BingMap (OS 50k)

Directions / Parking

Parking: At the Hare and Hounds pub, Burnley Road, Todmorden. OL14 8EA

W3W: ///stewing.easy.clerk

There is a height barrier at the car park entrance, but some roadside parking on Ashenhurst Road at the side of the pub is suitable for camper vans.

From the car park cross Burnley road using the adjacent pedestrian traffic lights and then walk 150 m towards Todmorden centre to the park entrance at W3W: ///puzzles.class.contrived.

Start and finish are close to each other 200m into the park. The route will be taped.

Registration/Download: In the park close to start.

Map / Terrain

Map 1:4000, A4.

A mix of formal/informal parkland and some adjacent streets.

The park is steep and runs into woodland on the southern edge.

Registration and Start times

Sprint Course:

You will be randomly allocated course A or course B maps. On finishing, you will need to go to download to register your first run and your map will be quarantined until after your second sprint run

First Sprint starts : 11.00 - 11.45.

Second Sprint starts: 11:45-12:40.


Yellow Course:

The yellow course is completely within the park.

Starts 11.00 - 12.40.

Shadowing: Sprint runners must not shadow yellow course competitors until after completing both parts of their sprint course, they will be able to start their second run straight after their first if required.

Course Information


Provisional course details.

Course:Length:Climb:Controls:
Sprint 'A'2.7km50m

14

Sprint 'B'2.4km100m15
Yellow1.5km

35m

10

Entry Details

Registration: ALL entries must be made through SiEntries. There will be no EOD.

When entering please choose a start block (15 minute window).

Entries will close on Friday 10th April but entries made on or after 8th April will be subject to map availability and will be at a higher price.

Dibber hire: If you do not possess a dibber** (SI-card) you must book and pay £1 when entering on-line.
Your hired dibber can only be picked up at the Event Centre.
[**Note: £40 charge if dibber is lost or broken during the hire period.]

Entry fees for BOF-members:

Senior (26+)Young Adult (21-25)Junior (U21)
Up to 08/04/2026£7.00£5.00£3.00
From 09/04/2026£9.00£6.00£4.00



Entry fees for non-members:

Senior (26+)Young Adult (21-25)Junior (U21)
Up to25/03/2026£8.00£5.50£3.00
From 26/03/2026£10.00£6.50£4.00



Dog restrictions

No dogs on courses, but dogs may be exercised in the park after your run. Doggie Etiquette please.

Dogs and are allowed in the Hare and Hounds

Facilities

The Hare and Hounds open from 10.00. Toilets are available here and they serve a range of sandwiches/pub meals: hareandhoundstodmorden.com

Miscellaneous

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.

BOF Event Number 87372

Contacts / Officials

General enquiries: Ginny Anderson -

Planner: Ben Carter (PFO)

Organiser: Ginny Anderson (PFO)