MapRun: Essential Information
All free to download and run!
MapRuns can be done in your own time. There are score courses and line courses to choose from. Simply download the MapRun app onto a smartphone, print a copy of the map and go and have a run!
Safety guidance for all individual Mapruns: See below
User Guide: MapRun User Guide V3 All Devon's MapRun courses can be found on the app by tapping 'Select Event > 'UK' > 'Devon'. You then have a range of folders to choose from.
Maprun6: We now recommend all users download the latest app, which is Maprun6. It can be found here: maprunners.weebly.com/maprun6
A list of available maps and further details can be found below.
Dartmoor Summer Series – Golden Dagger
From Sunday 29th August 0900
In the same way as last year we are running a series of map runs on Dartmoor in the summer, each one “opening” on a Sunday morning from about 0900. More details below...
Dartmoor Summer Series – South Hessary
From Sunday 22nd August 0900
In the same way as last year we are running a series of map runs on Dartmoor in the summer, each one “opening” on a Sunday morning from about 0900. Whether you choose to meet up with others on the Sunday morning or just run it at your leisure at some other time is up to you.
Details and links below.
Dartmoor Summer Series Mapruns
Sunday 8th August Haytor Middle Car Park
Details: Dartmoor Summer Series - Haytor
In the same way as last year we are running a series of map runs on Dartmoor in the summer, each one “opening” on a Sunday morning. Whether you choose to meet up with others on the Sunday or just run it at your leisure at some other time is up to you. More details below...
Summer Maprun Series 2021
League Table Update v5
The 6th, and final, event of Devon's Summer 2021 Maprun League has closed. The final league standings are here.
Congratulations to Malcolm Hilton – first man (by a single point!)
and Sarah Clough – first lady.
Top 3 Fellas: 1st Malcolm Hilton 2nd Steven Hayter 3rd Damian Wilson
Top 3 Ladies: 1st Sarah Clough 2nd Karen Baker 3rd Catherine Hilton
We had 6 different winners for the 6 events, which was great!
A few people participated in all 6 events. Well done to all of you guys.
Click here for a report on the league
Thank you to all the planners and to Matt Atkins for co-ordinating the events and Meets.
Categorized under: Event Reports • MapRun • News
Ashburton Maprun 21st May - 30th May 2021
Devon Summer Maprun Series 2021
This is Devon's contribution to World Orienteering Day and also the first run in our Summer MapRun League. Come along and explore the town of Ashburton whilst running a 1 hour Score event.
For details see: Ashburton MapRun Details
Also see below for dates and locations of other Mapruns in this series!
For all Mapruns see: MapRun User Guide V3
Permanent and Virtual Orienteering Courses
Outdoor exercise and recreation during lockdown!
If you have not recently tried any of the permanent orienteering courses near you, or have yet to give Maprun a go, then lockdown v3.0 may be a great time to do so! And they are all free!
For Permanent Courses see: https://www.devonorienteering.co.uk/poc
For Mapruns see: https://www.devonorienteering.co.uk/maprun-maps-to-download
Please follow government guidance with regard to exercise and recreation. See below for more detail, which has been cut and pasted from British Orienteering: https://www.britishorienteering.org.uk/news/5437
Exeter Maprun: Heavitree
You have 60 minutes to go from the Start to the Finish via as many controls as you can. Gain 20 points per control. Lose 10 points per minute - or part minute over 60. See below for a copy of the map and more details.
Categorized under: MapRun
Exeter Maprun: Polsloe and Mincinglake
This is a 60 minute score course in Exeter. The course is a mixture of residential streets, open parkland and a couple of hills thrown in for good measure! For details see below.
Categorized under: MapRun
Exeter Maprun: St Leonards
You have 45 minutes to go from the Start to the Finish via as many controls as you can. Gain 20 points per control. Lose 10 points per minute - or part minute over 45. See below for map and more details.
Categorized under: MapRun