Event Info
EPOC is pleased to invite you to an exciting sprint event at Huddersfield University which is a brand-new area for orienteering. In addition to the sprint courses there will be 2 MapRun courses on offer for those who want a second run. These will be around Huddersfield town centre which is just over the road from the university.
Entries: Through RaceSignUp: https://racesignup.co.uk/epoc-huddersfield-university-sprint-event
Fees:
Sprint: £10 Seniors/£7.50 Young Adult/£5 Juniors (+£2 late entry charge)
MapRun: £2/map
Directions / Car Parking
Location: Oastler Building Atrium, Huddersfield University. Please only enter the campus at what3words (safety.spine.cross) to avoid going into the competition area. The event centre will be signed from there.
Travel: Huddersfield is well served by public transport and the train and bus stations are a short walk from the university. If you travel by car there are plenty of public parking options close to the university.
What3Words:
https://what3words.com/safety.spine.cross#:~:text=///safety.spine.crossCourse Information
Timings:
Sprint: Start times from 10.30am-12.00pm
Courses Close at 1.00pm
MapRun: Start times from 11.00am
Courses close at 3.00pm*
*please note that the event base must be vacated by 2.30pm and belongings must be moved by then so please consider your timings if you expect to take longer.
Sprint Start: 350m, follow taped route along the main Wakefield Road. Please note that competitors on Course 1 will be running along a short section of this road in the same direction as those walking to the start. Please take care and allow runners on their course to pass if needed.
Sprint Courses:
Course Classes Optimum Distance Climb
1 MO, WO, MV 3.8km 40m
2 WV, MSV, WSV, MUV, MJ, WJ 3.1km 40m
3 WUV, MHV, WHV 2.4km 25m
4 MYJ, WYJ 1.6km 15m
Safety: All courses cross a road that can be busy at times. This will be crossed at a zebra crossing and timed out (maximum 1 minute) with a control shortly before and one shortly after the crossing. There will be a marshall present to ensure that juniors cross safely. It would be appreciated if juniors can start as early as possible to allow the marshall to help elsewhere.
Additionally, all courses cross minor residential roads where there are parked cars and the possibility of slow-moving traffic. It is unlikely there will be traffic on the university campus but care should be taken at all times nonetheless.
Usual urban hazards apply such as other people, steps, kerbs, street debris and low height overhangs such as vegetation, staircases, building canopies etc. Please also take care running round corners to avoid collisions.
MapRun:
In addition to the sprint courses, we are offering 2 MapRun courses for anyone who wants a second run. These are around Huddersfield town centre, with the start and finish close to the main base on the university campus. The MapRun will have the usual urban hazards, including moving traffic, so we recommend that juniors under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Maps will need to be collected from Enquiries.
MapRun Courses:
Course Distance Climb
Long 4.0km 60m
Short 2.5km 40m
General:
Weather:
The forecast is showing as warm for the weekend. Please ensure you have adequate means to remain cool. Please bring plenty of water, sun cream and hat if needed.
Medical Needs:
Competitors with pre-existing medical conditions, including allergies, are requested provide written information detailing relevant medical conditions. This should be left in a named, sealed envelope with the Organiser before they go to the Start and either collected when they return or will be shredded once the event is finished.
Weather:
Please check the weather forecast before the event and ensure you are sufficiently hydrated prior to, and after your run.